Young people in North Yorkshire could benefit from a new strategy to help children in care grow up close to their families, friends, schools and communities under plans due to be considered by councillors.
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Communities across North Yorkshire could be given the chance to take on greater responsibility to run key facilities and services with a proposed countywide approach to promoting grassroots democracy.
Plans to speed up the delivery of affordable homes to meet the growing demand in North Yorkshire are set to be considered by councillors.