A beauty spot near Scarborough has been added to a list for funding to address safety concerns.
Cayton Bay has become increasingly popular with tourists, but that has brought some safety concerns from local officials.
Worries have been raised about the need for railings to protect families and older people on the steep route down to the sands.
£20,000 has been allocated to improve safety measures.
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North Yorkshire Police have reported a 6.5 per cent increase in antisocial behaviour across the coast command, specifically targeting areas in Scarborough and Whitby, despite an overall downward trend across the wider county.
Progress in establishing a community anchor organisation in Scarborough has been slow, as North Yorkshire Council explores a collective approach instead of a single hub.
Snainton Golf will become Boro's new 'front of home shirt' sponsor in a 3-year deal beginning at the start of the new season.
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