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Scarborough Opens its own Community Fridge

Helping to tackle food waste, food poverty and protecting the environment are the aims of a new initiative in Scarborough led by a group of local volunteers. The idea is a simple one: Provide a space for local cafes, deli, shops and supermarkets to donate their fresh produce that is…

Better Homes under Scrutiny

Labour led Scarborough Borough Council’s Better Homes policy, outlined previously on this website (https://www.scarboroughandwhitbylabour.org/labour-led-council-pushing-on-with-better-homes-project/), moves on to its next stage of development. After the preliminary market exploration stage, at least six developers have been identified as potential partners to work with the Council to build high quality homes for our…

November 10th will see Thangham Debbonaire, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, looking at the Regeneration of Rural Communities and the Role of the Green New Deal.

This is a Member only event. To register please contact swlabpol@gmail.com

Virtual Consultation over Whitby Hospital

There is a public consultation on plans to enhance Whitby Hospital and gardens on 21 October at 10:30-12:00. If you would like to join the discussion and hear about the options email hnf-tr.patientandcarerexperience@nhs.net

Rachel Reeves Talks to Scarborough & Whitby CLP on 25 November at 7:00pm. Members Only Event

Rachel Reeves is Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, and has served as Member of Parliament for Leeds West since 2010. She has previously served as Chair of the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee and as Shadow…

On-line Workshop on Local Government Re-Organisation

Wednesday 30th September 7.00pm – 8.00pm (Members only event)

Labour led Council Pushing On With Better Homes Project

Labour led Scarborough Borough Council continues to fulfil its 2019 manifesto commitments to tackle housing shortages and enable local people to find good quality affordable accommodation. Under its Better Homes project the Council will undertake a market engagement with registered social housing organizations and developers to identify opportunities for more…

Consultations over proposed local government devolution

Consultation events are being organized by both the North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) bid team and the District Councils joint proposal. You can get details for the District bid here The NYCC consulation can be seen here For a brief summary of the background to the respective proposals go here

Your Guide to Local Government Devolution Proposals

You may not be aware of the government’s intention for a significant restructuring of local government in our area. To help you get up to speed and engage with the debate, you might find the following notes a useful starting point. The Conservative Party’s manifesto for the 2019 general election…

Government should step in to save Scarborough Jobs

Unite Union Officers are working hard to secure the future of one of Scarborough’s most famous manufacturers. Plaxton’s has been building coaches and buses since the First World War. Recently it was announced by its parent company ADL that 96 employees would be made redundant. The restructuring of the business,…

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