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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Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has expressed frustration with her own government over current legislation that allows small-scale fracking operations to bypass a nationwide ban.
A £3.5 million assessment into bringing local bus services under public control has been approved by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Scarborough Athletic will face a rapid FA Cup replay against Macclesfield on Tuesday after conceding two late goals in a heart-breaking two-all draw.
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