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'Plan B' for sports centre clears the first hurdle
10:40am Wednesday 13th February 2008
THE "phoenix" Plan B to build a sports and leisure centre at Malton, backed by the Gazette & Herald, has taken a big step forward after Ryedale District Council's influential policy and resources committee unanimously agreed to earmark £1.5 million for the scheme, which campaigners have wanted for 30 years.
Have your say »Let's get the sports centre built
10:35am Wednesday 23rd January 2008
THIS week the Gazette & Herald launches a major campaign give Ryedale a sporting chance.
Give us your views
10:31am Wednesday 23rd January 2008
Tell us your reaction to the councils decision and your ideas for the campaign.
‘Shame on you!’ Angry calls ring out as vote is lost
10:27am Wednesday 23rd January 2008
Stormy scenes as public watch debate in disbelief.
Supporters vow to continue fight
10:26am Wednesday 23rd January 2008
WITHIN hours of the council voting to veto the sports centre project which has been on the drawing board for 30 years, supporters vowed they would continue the fight to build the centre.
Councillors’ right to vote is queried
10:25am Wednesday 23rd January 2008
THE WRANGLE over the sports centre decision took another turn this week when Coun Paul Andrews queried whether three members of the council should have declared an interest and not voted.
‘Take off the blinkers’
10:24am Wednesday 23rd January 2008
THE LEADER of Ryedale Council, Keith Knaggs, whose motion scuppered the sports centre plan, urged this week: "Take the blinkers off, abandon the obsession with one scheme, and move forward with a range of projects designed to help all Ryedale."
Champion for youth may quit role
10:18am Wednesday 23rd January 2008
RYEDALE'S "champion" for young people says she is debating stepping down from the prestigious post after opposing plans to build a new sports centre at Malton School.
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