Departure of senior North Yorkshire Council officer announcedHomeowners encouraged to apply for energy efficient upgrades as council receives £6 millionMystery surrounds Harrogate takeaway closureCouncillors who approved Allerton Park asphalt plant were ‘misled’Harrogate shop appeals for support after roadworks devastate businessHousebuilder scraps animal statue plans at Green HammertonTourist tax would be mayor’s decision, says senior councillorBus boss slams council for ‘muppetry’ at County HallNew tattoo studio proposed in HarrogateLeader denies claims of conspiracy to remove Ripon councillor as committee chair