Pickering News

Here is the latest Pickering News from This is the Coast

• Concern About ‘Lack of Transparency’ in A64 Speed Camera Trial

  A Yorkshire Coast councillor says there was a “lack of transparency” in the process of setting up North Yorkshire’s first fixed speed camera between Malton and Scarborough.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Action

  Our local cricketers will be out in the heat on Saturday.

• Yorkshire Coast Youngsters Tasked with Exploring Nature in Reading Challenge

  Children across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to explore the great outdoors in this year’s nature-themed Summer Reading Challenge.

• North Yorkshire Council Apologises for Communication Breakdowns Over Whitby Big Wheel Installation

  North Yorkshire Council has issued an apology following widespread concerns over the lack of communication surrounding the recent installation of a temporary sightseeing wheel on Whitby's West Cliff.

• Secret Yarnbombers Transform Pickering Market Place into Wizarding World

  A secretive group of yarnbombers has transformed Pickering market place into a woollen wizarding world in time for summer visitors to enjoy.

• North Yorkshire Faces Significant Funding Cuts Amid Government Review, Leaders Warn

  North Yorkshire Council is anticipating a significant reduction in government funding, with a senior councillor warning that an upcoming overhaul of local government finance is “not good news” for the region.

• Yellow Heat Health Alert Issued for Yorkshire Coast Amidst Rising Temperatures

  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), in partnership with the Met Office, has issued a yellow heat health alert for Yorkshire and The Humber.

• North Yorkshire Mayor Welcomes Devolution Bill

  The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced in Parliament today giving more powers to regional Mayors.

• New Figures Show Growth in North Yorkshire's £4 billion-a-year Visitor Economy

  The value of North Yorkshire’s visitor economy has been revealed in new figures that have shown that the tourism sector is worth in excess of £4 billion every year with an increasing number of people coming to the county.