Spotlight
Democracy? Parish the Thought! – an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, assessing the prospects of democratic representation in the absence of the second tier of local government in North Yorkshire (i.e. the abolition of Scarborough and Harrogate Borough [...]
In a satirical spirit, the North Yorks Enquirer presents the two-hundred-and-sixtieth in a continuing series of so-called “Photoons” – cartoons developed from digital photographs – highlighting the more amusing aspects of current affairs in North Yorkshire and far beyond. Readers [...]
Potto Pandemonium – an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, examining the public record to establish how Potto Parish Council handles official censure, Police advice, Formal Compaints and, in particular, External Audit Reports from PKF LITTLEJOHN LLP (including the [...]
Aunt Sally & Dear John Guest Author NORMAN MURPHY offers his views on the unpromising activities of certain former Scarborough Borough Councillors in their new roles at North Yorkshire Council. ~~~~~ As many of you are now aware, North Yorkshire [...]
What Next for Education in Whitby & District? by MIKE WARD, former Chair of Eskdale School Board of Governors. ~~~~~ After almost 20 years, County Officials may have achieved what they said they would do. Their aim was always to [...]
“Heads-Up, Carl Les” The Enquirer is delighted to re-publish a letter (already circulating on social media) from a Scarborough resident to North Yorkshire Council Leader, Councillor Carl Les [Con.] (pictured above), highlighting the travesty of “public consultation” carried out to [...]
“Roberta the Docile” STORMIN’ NORMAN MURPHY, Alderman, sage and regular contributor to the Enquirer believes he has identified the anticipated “Tail Wagging the Dog” beginnings of Officer-led ‘projects’, including the regeneration of the North Yorkshire coast as a tourist-driven ‘cash [...]
RANDO RESIGNS! by NIGEL WARD ~~~~~ Long-standing (Labour) Scarborough Borough Council and North Yorkshire (County) Councillor Tony RANDERSON [Lab.] – the self-styled “Man in the White Hat” – has announced his resignation on social media: One can only wonder why [...]
In a satirical spirit, the North Yorks Enquirer presents the two-hundred-and-fifty-eighth in a continuing series of so-called “Photoons” – cartoons developed from digital photographs – highlighting the more amusing aspects of current affairs in North Yorkshire and far beyond. Readers [...]
