Following the announcement of the homelessness reduction scheme in Scarborough earlier in the week, local councillors are pressing for work to start as soon as possible.
Councillor Simon Myers outlined the current situation.
He says he wants things done as speedily as possible:
Councillor Heather Phillips agrees and says the scheme is morally-justified:
Councillor Phillips added it was something she felt particularly affected by:
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Work to repair and replace the football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village has been completed on time and under budget, allowing local teams to return home for the new season.
Alison Hume MP has challenged the housing minister in the House of Commons, calling for robust licensing schemes to tackle the impact of short-term lets in Whitby.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has extended its policy of not responding to automatic fire alarms at commercial premises to 24 hours a day in a bid to reduce false alarms.
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