You may remember an article I penned about Councillors elected to both Scarborough Borough Council and North Yorkshire County Council, who were claiming Broadband allowances from both Authorities. I was hoping the Councillors themselves would sort this mess out, but [...]
When you think about the assets of Scarborough, what comes to mind? The Marine Drive is probably our biggest draw. People love being so close to what can be the most powerful force of nature. A walk on the golden [...]
Information has just come to light that puts the costs put forward by Scarborough Borough Council in support of their proposed move of the Town Hall to Eastfield in new light. It has long been suspected that Scarborough Borough Council [...]
It has long been suspected that Scarborough Borough Council had a policy of the wilful neglect of public buildings, resulting in them being left in an appalling condition, thus building the financial case for their future disposal to their favoured [...]
Timber! – “The Three Card Trick” – the next installment in Nigel’s “In My View” series of articles ~ IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST If you have not followed my recent articles in the public interest, describing affairs surrounding Councillor Jane [...]
A Letter to the Editor from Richard PEARSON, commenting on the performance of Scarborough Borough Council in the entertainment sphere. ~~~~~ Scarborough Borough Council: What Have They Done For Us ? Dear Mr Editor, Well not nearly as much as [...]
A Letter to the Editor from Richard INESON, reporting on his area of special interest – Stakeholders Steering Groups. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Mr Editor, I first became interested in Local Government in Whitby about three years ago, when my neighbour, Nigel [...]
“Parisien Poo” CodHead’s typically Gallic solution to the ever-present problem of dog-fouling on the streets and footpaths of the Borough of Scarborough – leading by example! [Satire] [...]
I covered the decision taken to buy the iPads for SBC Councillors and Officers in an article a while ago, went into some depth why the decision was flawed and why they are a poor investment. It is time for [...]
Blue Murder At The Scarborough Open Air Theatre – an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD. Confusion surrounds the right to hold events at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre, with some parties suggesting no concerts can be held there this [...]
