To Market To Market To ...

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... Scarborough's Old Town has come under recent intense scrutiny and TWO, public consultations are under way. 

Firstly,  via YCR 96.2fm :

"A group of eight urbanists and architects from all over the UK is coming to Scarborough this weekend to help investigate ways to improve and ultimately regenerate the area around Eastborough, in Scarborough.

Where Abouts 'Bob' - Bilboa's Great Adventures

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As Marge Simpson is listed in the New Year's Honours list, (Oh yes she is :-)) the forgotten hero of the Borough, Bilboa 'Baggins' Bob, the most infamous absent MP Robert Goodwill has been wrapping up 2015 bagging himself a few bars and banners:

Bless, he even found time to get a quick letter of to the Gruff as he boldy goes about his brass hunt:

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Paris Climate Change

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Yep, I was gonna do a Climate Change 'special' hey ho tis already covered, after five years of 'done' be sure t'was already done before it had begun.  Hey Ho Cheers. Indeed.   For all the bits see here, there and everywhere : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35086346

Hmmm ...  'Best chance to Save the Planet'  Erm,  Awesome, Astrobolis, Awestruck :-)

http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/etna/news.html

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Why 'Devolution' Matters

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Erm, because you don't get a say? It will undermine democracy. 

Hailed as a 'Devolution of Powers' from Westminster  each devoluted Region or Combined Authority will have a Mayor, who would be ultimately held accountable and responsible.   Why is one person to be a scapegoat for the decisions of many?

As an example, lets look at a South Yorkshire Combined Authortiy:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-34414584

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Power Up The North

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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) 

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