Pickering News

Here is the latest Pickering News from This is the Coast

• Government Says Boulby Dark Matter Experiment Would Require Additional Funding

  Ministers have confirmed that securing the prestigious XLZD dark matter experiment for the Boulby Underground Laboratory in North Yorkshire will require extra government funding beyond current budgets.

• Mayor Wants More Coastal Trains But Admits Funding Is Limited

  York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith says he wants to see further improvements to coastal rail services but is reliant on government intervention due to limited local funding.

• £18.5 Million Public Funding Package Proposed For Scarborough's Brunswick Centre Redevelopment

  North Yorkshire Council is set to consider an £18.5 million public funding package to transform Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre into a major leisure and entertainment destination.

• £7.9m Coastline Monitoring Scheme Moves Forward Despite Funding Uncertainty

  North Yorkshire Council is advancing the procurement of a £7.9 million coastal monitoring programme to prevent the loss of crucial erosion and flooding data, despite awaiting formal government funding approval.

• Yorkshire Coast Holiday Park Eyes Month-Long Season Extension

  Haven has submitted plans to open Primrose Valley Holiday Park a month earlier each year, aiming to boost winter tourism and support local jobs on the Yorkshire coast.

• 150 New Pickering Homes Could Make River Sewage Pollution ‘Inevitable’

  Plans to build 150 new homes in Pickering face strong opposition from the town council and Yorkshire Water over fears the development will overwhelm the local sewerage network and cause illegal river pollution.

• Millions In Additional Funding Secured For North Yorkshire Following Devolution Deal

  Affordable housing, improved public transport, and adult skills training will be delivered across the region as the benefits of devolution bring additional government funding to parts of the Yorkshire Coast.

• Prevention-First Approach Support Thousands and Helps Reduce Crime Across North Yorkshire

  Thousands of residents across North Yorkshire are benefiting from support services designed to prevent harm, improve wellbeing and create safer communities, according to a report presented to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel.

• Mini Recycling Centre Closure Concerns in North Yorkshire

  Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.