A scheme which enables Scarborough Borough councillors to fund community projects in their wards is to continue for another year.
The "Locality Budgets" are to be increased after an underspend last year.
Here's cabinet member for Corporate Resources - Janet Jefferson:
Councillor Jefferson says that last year there was an underspend of nearly £16,000, which is now going to added to this year's fund:
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Could the North of England could play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time? Northern mayors and leaders today set out a clear proposition for a future UK bid to be anchored in the North of England.
Members of the public have been praised for their efforts to save a man last night.
North Yorkshire's Chief Fire Officer has spoken about the importance of new equipment for the service.
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