Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School

National Highways has confirmed the return of essential roadworks along key sections of the A64, following weeks of delays caused by adverse weather conditions.

The proposed introduction of a visitor levy—often termed a tourism tax—on overnight stays has exposed significant administrative challenges particularly regarding how best to collect the charge from short-term holiday lets, including Airbnbs.

A series of targeted health projects focusing on coastal communities, particularly Scarborough and Whitby, are underway as part of a coordinated, county-wide strategy to address significant health inequalities, according to North Yorkshire Council’s Annual public health report.