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What Sheffield’s new gallery and library could look like
Photo piece of architectural concept pics of gallery and library v.1

Pupils in North Yorkshire using school transport.

Council accused of ‘illusion of listening’ over school transport consultation

Councillors clashed over Rotherham's politics and town pride

'Rotherham is broken' - Councillors clash over town's pride and politics

Carl Les is leader of North Yorkshire Council.

Brunswick Centre is key to Scarborough's regeneration: Carl Les

Northallerton Market

Councillors warned jokes and banter can cause offence under new rules

Pannett Art Gallery.

Warning over £200,000 repair bill for Whitby landmark

Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking.

Wakefield politicians give views on scrapping two hours free parking

Freddie Gilroy Statue. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS.

‘Absolutely shocking’ handling of Scarborough landmark slammed by councillors

The exterior of Active North Yorkshire Richmond. Vital repair works that will allow swimming facilities to reopen to the public are entering their final stages.

Richmond Swimming Pool set to reopen by end of the year after £1.65m repairs

Rook Lane Padel Court

Vacant warehouse will become new padel and pilates centre

Coun Joan McTigue in front of the largest dump behind Laurel Avenue. Credit: Daniel Hodgson.

Councillors react after Middlesbrough misses out on City of Culture shortlist

LDRS photo available for all partners

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Loan twice approved by councillors will be scrapped

Whitby West Cliff Public Toilets. Google Maps

Whitby public toilets could return to council control after years of losses

The Scarborough Station Gateway Plans Are Set To Be Approved By Councillors. Align Property Services

Scarborough Station major redevelopment gets green light after plans revised

Councillors in Doncaster are not happy with new planning rules

‘So, so wrong’ – Councillors concerned over new planning rules

Malton area committee meeting. Picture: SHOUT.

North Yorkshire Council’s 100 per cent second homes tax to face scrutiny review

Proposed Lidl site (May 2026). Credit: Daniel Hodgson.

Plans for new Lidl store on site of former country club 'moving forward'

Call for rollout of CCTV at all Hull's school gates to stop dangerous parking

Call for rollout of CCTV at all Hull's school gates to stop dangerous parking

Shannon Street Development. Pic By Brewster Bye Architects

21-storey flats plan gets council approval in Leeds

Kirkgate in Ripon. Photo: Google.

Councillors back consultation on pedestrianisation of historic Yorkshire street

Objectors to Keyland Developments' plans for the site at Greetland outside Halifax Town Hall

Councillors considering refusing permission to build 230 homes warned
Councillors considering refusing a developer permission to build 230 homes were warned by a planning chief it could cost the authority “multiple six figures” if they get their decision wrong.
John Greenwood

Ryedale Court, in The Village, Haxby, York.

York restaurant given go ahead despite fears from parents with baby

An artist's impression of the expanded Harrogate Spring Water plant.

Harrogate Spring Water to appeal refusal of bottling plant expansion

View Downstream Along Scalby Beck. Geograph © Copyright Graham Robson

New housing developments linked to pollution misconnections on Yorkshire coast

Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Councillor grills mayor over lack of updates

Penistone Paramount C1914

Penistone Council considers £1 bid for Town Hall and cinema

Photo courtesy of Enviromena/Matt Ebbage.

Refused solar farm: Public inquiry called after developer lodges appeal

Recycling bins left out for collection in Redcar and Cleveland

Recycling contract costs could rise over wrong items in bins

Hull's National Picture Theatre restoration is complete

Restoration complete of Hull’s Grade II listed National Picture Theatre

An impression showing how homes at York Central could look.

Major York regeneration scheme reaches 'significant milestone' as plans approved

Parents have warned that their children have been hurt while playing at the playground

Petition launched to fix 'most dangerous park in the north of England'

Negotiations are continuing over changing the lease for Doncaster Sheffield Airport. PIC: James Hardisty

DSA: Lease negotiations continue amidst 'running out of money' concerns
Agreement is yet to be reached on changes to the Doncaster Sheffield Airport lease required to unlock vital funding amidst concerns the reopening project is due to "run out of money" this month.
Chris Burn

Doncaster Sheffield Airport

DSA officials ‘pleased’ with consultation response, but uncertainty still looms

The location of the proposed housing in Sherburn. Photo: Google.

Sherburn: Decision delayed on 52 new homes due to new national rules

Lake

No ban at fishing lake, but remains on the table, council says

The Star Inn, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield. LDRS image

The Star Inn: Outdoor gigs stopped at village pub

“If we want to heal, we need to remove the scars,” Coun Mothin Ali told the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Green councillors urge Mothin Ali to repay taxpayer-funded allowance

East Barnby Outdoor Centre. Photo: NYC.

Outdoor learning centre to close near Whitby after funding cancelled

Persimmon Homes has applied to Wakefield Council to build up to 104 homes on agricultural land off Mayfields Way, South Kirkby. Google image

Plan to build over 100 homes next to town’s cricket club r

Dinnington Regeneration RMBC

Dinnington regeneration: Fresh delays hit £13.3m as contract re-tendered

Eggborough masterplan.

Developer 'reviewing options' after decision on 1,500-home plan deferred

Artist's impression of the new homes planned for Eggborough.

Eggborough: Decision update on 1,500-home development

East Barnby Outdoor Centre. Photo: NYC.

East Barnby Outdoor Centre: Council chiefs set to vote on closure

Middlesbrough Town Hall and inset, from left to right, MICA Councillors Stephen Hill and Mick Saunders, and Labour Councillor Tom Mohan. Credit: Daniel Hodgson/Middlesbrough Council

Councillors elected as independents are actually members of Reform UK

The former Lloyds Banking Group buildings in west Leeds can be demolished

120 homes to be built in Farsley after green light given

Coach House Drighlington. Pic By Leeds City Council.

Plans to build homes on site of historic former coach house blocked

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

'Breakfast placed next to needles': Concerns over 'unacceptable' CQC report

Skirlington Market

Market operator looks at new sites after announcing final closure date

Councillors Joshua Sheard (left), alongside councillor Liz Smaje and councillor Phillip James (not pictured), are banding together to draft a Development Plan for Wilton Park

Councillors promise to “create long-term plan” to restore cherished park

Wigtox Lounge in Rawmarsh, Rotherham. Courtesy of Google Maps.

Rotherham bar seeks to extend opening hours and outdoor seating

Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough.

£2.5 million cremation upgrade plan approved in North Yorkshire town

Linden Mill, Linden Road, Hebden Bridge.

Yorkshire mill conversion plan approved five years ago ‘back in play’

A visualisation of the BESS submitted with the planning application.

Battery storage systems branded 'toxic chemical plants' by parish councillors

Scarborough South Bay.

Councillors clash over ‘inability to deliver a toy station’ at Yorkshire beach

The site of the proposed housing on the edge of Boroughbridge. Photo: Google.

Councillors back controversial homes plan in Yorkshire town after appeal warning

Keighley Pound Plus Hidden Compartment

Four businesses found selling counterfeit tobacco to appeal decision

Open Farm Sunday at Our Cow Molly

'We've moved a footpath on our farm due to the success of our ice cream shop'

Calderdale Group Stand Up To Racism Lobbying Councillors Over Motion To Leave Local Authority Of Sanctuary Status

Council leaving migration-related Local Authority of Sanctuary scheme

Wakefield Town Hall

Councillors in Wakefield to hold fresh flag flying debate

An artist's impression of the proposed Catterick MSA.

Catterick: Former quarry ‘not suitable for new A1(M) services’

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