The increase in holiday lets and air bed and breakfasts in Scarborough Borough are among problems highlighted in a new report.
Scarborough Borough Council has been looking into issues that can find it difficult for local people to get suitable accommodation.
This has led to council tenants being evicted to make way in some cases.
Councillor Rich Maw says it's what many people already knew was happening.
Here he reads from the housing report itself:
Councillor Maw feels more affordable, sustainable and higher quality homes- as the Better Homes scheme advocates- are needed.
He says mistakes have been made previously:
However, Cllr Maw doesn't blame the local housing association:
He also called on local MPs Robert Goodwill and Kevin Hollinrake to address the issues in the House of Commons:
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