| The government is consulting on changes to the way local services are provided. Instead of responsibility being split between two, separate, councils the government has suggested two unitary authorities to each run all services in their respective areas. Six of the seven district and borough councils – including Harrogate – have proposed an east and west model with the county split roughly either side of the A1(M). The west side would be formed of the current Craven, Richmondshire and Hambleton districts and the borough of Harrogate. The east side would be formed of the current city of York area, the districts of Selby and Ryedale and the borough of Scarborough. You’ll find the business case for the east/west model on this special website. North Yorkshire County Council is suggesting one unitary council would cover the entire county with a second, smaller unitary to run the city of York as is the case now. The government consultation is your chance to shape the way local council services are organised and provided in your community. Harrogate Borough Council encourage you to take part and add your views. |
