Liberal Democrats in Scarborough are disappointed that Conservative-run North Yorkshire County Council failed to back a campaign aimed at driving forward cuts in the authority's carbon emissions.
Newcastle has won a regional award for its floral displays.
Whilst environmental crimes such as graffiti, fly-tipping, litter and dog-fouling have reduced in our area, we need to keep on top of it.
The Lib Dem-run city council is transforming the way it works in order to save £20 million and protect front line services.
Local residents can now report crime online at Northumbria Police's new website.
Local residents are calling upon their community to help try and put a stop to a proposal by the City Council to build nine houses on the disused garage site located behind Heather Road, Sutton Road, Knighton Lane East and Aston Hill.