The 'fracking' presentation hosted by SBC on the 21st November open to the public was an invitation not to be missed. Frack Free Scarborough were in good form and expectations of  a pitch by a Cuadrilla,  INEOS or  any T-Rex 'fracking'  team were dashed when, the mysterious 'surprise'  presenter turned out to be the NYMNPA Director of Development, Mark Hill.    

Why Am I here? he asked. 

The OESG Conference at Scarborough's Spa turned out to be quite a Pantomine:  Villains & Masquerades, Dame Twanky,  audience participation, among the chills and cheers there was Chivalry abound... 

Oh Dear, where to begin,  Buttons  undone?

OESG  Scarborough was Chaired by Glynn Williams of Clear Solutions... who?   http://www.drilling-products.com/

A Labour Perspective on Devolution & The Northern Powerhouse:

The North is home to 10.7 million people, 25%  live in the  Manchester Area and 21% in West Yorkshire Combined Authority.    Over the last 10 years The North has performed below the UK ‘s average for contributed  GVA. (13.3% compared to 24.5% London) 

Scarborough Council’s cabinet has given its unanimous backing to a new £10 million University Technical College proposed for the town.

The plan for the centre for 14 to 19 year olds was first proposed earlier this year by business leaders in Scarborough.     http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/council-gives-its-support...