Pickering News

Here is the latest Pickering News from This is the Coast

• Tackling Arson Is a Multi-Agency Responsibility, Says North Yorkshire Police Chief

  North Yorkshire Police's Chief Constable has stressed that tackling arson and other fires requires a joint effort between police, the fire service, and local authorities, following a rise in incidents at this time of year.

• Development Supported on Edge of Kirkbymoorside Despite Objections

  North Yorkshire councillors have approved plans for 67 new homes and the expansion of aerospace company Sylatech in Kirkbymoorside, despite significant opposition from local residents over infrastructure and traffic concerns.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Round-Up

  Scarborough were in action at North Marine Road, on Saturday, in another busy day of cricket action up and down the Yorkshire Coast.

• North Yorkshire Police Crack Down On Illegal E-Bikes And Crime

  North Yorkshire Police are deploying drones to track down offenders and crush illegally used e-bikes following an increase in their use for robberies and antisocial behaviour.

• Whitby And Eastfield to Get Hundreds Of Affordable Homes In Multi-Billion-Pound Housing Joint Venture

  North Yorkshire Council is advancing a joint venture with private developer Lovell Partnerships to construct hundreds of affordable homes across Whitby and Eastfield, potentially delivering the first new council-owned social housing in Whitby for over 50 years.

• North Yorkshire Police Chief Says Force Must Adopt AI to Handle Workload

  The Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police has stated that the force must embrace artificial intelligence to manage its growing workload and drastically reduce administrative burdens amid ongoing financial constraints.

• New North Yorkshire Council Deputy Leader Pledges To Promote Homes And Business

  Councillor Mark Crane has been appointed as the new deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council, pledging to prioritise economic development, housing, and the county's first local plan.

• North Yorkshire Mayor to Join Historic Joint Trade Mission to India

  Civic and business leaders from York and North Yorkshire will join a historic trade mission to India this October to attract investment and support local businesses following the new UK-India Free Trade Agreement.

• Mayor Unveils Ten-Year Plan To Tackle Rural Housing Shortages And Boost Farming

  The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has officially launched a landmark Rural Action Plan at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate to deliver at least 5,000 new homes and support struggling farming communities.