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• Short-Term Fixes Explored To Reopen Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift

  A short-term strategy is being developed to see if Scarborough Spa's historic cliff lift can safely reopen following its sudden closure in August.

• Solar Panels Will Cut Bills At Scarborough And Whitby Community Sites

  Three key community sites across Scarborough and Whitby will install solar panels to cut energy bills and reinvest the savings into frontline services.

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• Councillors to Challenge NHS Over 'Scandalous' End-of-Life Care Governance in York and North Yorkshire

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• Calls Grow To Raise VAT Threshold Ahead Of Proposed Visitor Levy

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• Could Reconnecting Whitby to York by Rail Solve Coastal Transport Issues?

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• Residents Invited To Shape Eastfield's Future At Drop-In Event

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• Call for East Yorkshire Parents to Boost Early Development Skills Before Primary School Reception

  East Yorkshire parents are being urged to utilize local Family Hubs to help ensure their children are fully prepared for their first year of primary school.

• £1m Rail Investment At Risk If Major Station Gateway Plans Are Rejected

  A £1 million investment for Scarborough's railway station could be jeopardised if councillors reject the revised Station Gateway redevelopment plans.

• Yorkshire Flights Face Disruption As Airport Workers Announce Weekend Strike Action

  Almost 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport will walk out over a pay dispute in mid-October, though airport bosses anticipate running near-normal operations.

• Holiday Parks Pledge Monthly Funding To Secure Future Of The Rainbow Centre

  Two major holiday parks have committed to providing a regular monthly income to The Rainbow Centre to help secure the long-term sustainability of its community services.