It's European Parliament elections day with voters in the Harrogate district and across the country to choose their MEPs under an entirely different voting system to the General Election.
The leader of Harrogate Borough Council's opposition has voiced her "serious concerns" about multiple councillors being employed by the local MP and Conservative Party branch, claiming it could lead to a conflict of interest.
In an unprecedented step, Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones is to lead a protest walk this weekend against the idea of a relief road near Nidd Gorge nature spot.
North Yorkshire County Council says it is delighted that it's already hit 70% of its target for replies to its current public consultation over traffic congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough.
A council looks set to press other local authorities to pass proposals to allow some of its farms to be converted into housing estates as part of a scheme to generate almost £5m.
A controversy-hit police and fire commissioner has been tarred with fresh criticism that she has failed to implement measures to prevent bullying in her office.
A councillor who was once told by a judge he was unworthy of holding public office after cheating on his expenses looks set to achieve a remarkable reversal of fortunes by being handed the most elevated role on a local authority.
A proud Scotsman has joked that he will aim to improve relations between North Yorkshire and north of the border after being voted in as chairman of the county council.
Junior transport Minister and local MP Andrew Jones has welcomed news that Harrogate is to see more services – including express services – to and from Leeds starting this week.
A decision on an application for a 402-home development on the outskirts of Knaresborough has been deferred amid concerns over a lack of secondary education in the region.
