David Skaith
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Growing pressure on North Yorkshire farmers, reports warn
North Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure after warnings of falling food production and declining confidence.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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Kirkgate Ripon: Councillors Vote for a Public Consultation
Councillors voted unanimously on 1 October to ask North Yorkshire Council's highways chief for a public consultation on pedestrianising Kirkgate, Ripon.
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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Why was North Yorkshire’s bid to become an AI growth zone knocked back?
The Government needs to come up with a clear explanation of why North Yorkshire’s bid to become an AI growth zone has been knocked back. If the Government wants to empower communities then it needs to be transparent when bids such as this are impacted. It can’t just simply point at the published bid criteria and say that “all bids are assessed on their individual merits”.
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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'Every effort to minimise costs' - David Skaith rules out flying business class for trade visit to India
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
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‘Domestic abuse has no place here’: How victims are being supported in North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority marks progress in tackling domestic abuse and improving support services over the past year.
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York MP calls for public control of water after drought announcement
Luke Charters MP has called for water companies to be nationalised after Yorkshire was placed into drought due to low levels in reservoirs and rivers.
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York MP calls for public control of water after drought announcement
Luke Charters MP has called for water companies to be nationalised after Yorkshire was placed into drought due to low levels in reservoirs and rivers.
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Haxby netball legend honoured as refurbished sports courts open in her name
Netball coach Val Kennedy, who has inspired generations, has had a sports facility named in her honour in Haxby.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith on using new health powers
The elected Labour mayor is giving a keynote public health speech at event in York.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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More frequent Whitby train services under consideration, Government says
THE Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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More frequent Whitby train services under consideration, Government says
THE Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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Government responds to challenge over Whitby rail links
The Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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Burnham challenged to ‘try getting here by train’ as Whitby rail links slammed
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Call for clarity on Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre timescale
North Yorkshire deputy mayor Jo Coles urges government to confirm how long the site will be used for
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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says mayor
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said.
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North Yorkshire Airbnbs will not be exempt from tourist tax - mayor
Only applying it to hotels would be "disgraceful", says councillor.
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Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Mayor claims better buses could ease school transport pressures
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire,...
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RAF Linton asylum centre could face closure within three years
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base could actually operate after it emerged the site could be closed for the site to be redeveloped in less than three years. Deputy mayor...
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Oatlands School Street Camera Waits on Selby Until 2027
Harrogate's school street still has no enforcement camera, and Selby goes first in early 2027. Councillors are now writing to the council leader.
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Combined Authority Approves £3.5m Budget for Regional Bus Takeover Assessment
Metro Mayor David Skaith signs a formal Notice of Statutory Intent, triggering the first legal steps toward bringing York and North Yorkshire's bus networks
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Questions raised over future of proposed Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre after 2029 deadline emerges
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base could actually operate after it emerged the site could be closed for the site to be redeveloped in less than three years.
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Mayor secures £3.5 million for bus franchising assessment as North Yorkshire leaders warn of ‘empty buses’
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses” after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says politician
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport.
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Combined Authority Approves £456m Transport Framework but Project Pipeline Remains Unconfirmed
York and North Yorkshire political leaders have signed off a four-year transport budget, amid warnings that specific infrastructure schemes are still to be
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RAF asylum centre could face closure within three years
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at RAF Linton-on-Ouse could actually operate in Yorkshire.
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Locals fear leafy Yorkshire village could become a 'ghost town' under migrant plans
Residents fear their leafy Yorkshire village is turning into a "ghost town" amid controversial plans to house 1,200 asylum seekers on their doorstep.
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RAF asylum centre could face closure within three years
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at RAF Linton-on-Ouse could actually operate in Yorkshire.
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Subsidy warning over fear of 'empty buses' in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Council leader Carl Les raises concerns over the financial impact of bus franchising.
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£3.5m bus franchising assessment approved amid 'empty buses' warning
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise empty buses after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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RAF Linton asylum centre could face closure within three years
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base could actually operate after it emerged the site could be closed for the site to be redeveloped in less than three years.
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RAF Linton asylum centre could face closure within three years
RAF Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre faces questions over its July 2029 closure deadline, costs and viability as Home Office plans for up to 1,200 men undergo review.
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Mayoral £7m 'Moving Forward' Campaign Shifts Into Next Phase Under New Devolution Powers
National and local leaders will join David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, this Friday to launch the next phase of the £7 million 'Moving Forward'
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A64 frustrations continue as readers question prospect of dualling
FRUSTRATION over the future of the A64 has continued after York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith admitted he does not expect funding for full dualling between York and Scarborough to materialise “any time soon”.
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A64 frustrations continue as readers question prospect of dualling
FRUSTRATION over the future of the A64 has continued after York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith admitted he does not expect funding for full dualling between York and Scarborough to materialise “any time soon”.
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Warning taxpayers could be left subsidising ‘empty buses’ under £3.5m plans
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses” after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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Warning taxpayers could be left subsidising ‘empty buses’ under £3.5m plans
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses” after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.