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LOCAL residents will get the chance to have their say on the future of Yorke Square as a community resource, Richmondshire District Council has pledged.

The Council will engage with residents and give them the opportunity to get involved from the very beginning. As part of this, a community event will be held to identify a list of possible options for the future use of the Yorke Square car park in Richmond.

Members of the Council’s Resources Committee last month voted to formally withdraw a planning application for the site – and instead examine a range of options for the car park’s future. Members of the Resources Committee also thanked the Save Our Shire campaign group for engaging positively in the democratic process.

Councillor Melva Steckles, Leader of Richmondshire District Council, said: “The key message is that public consultation will be at the heart of Yorke Square’s future. We know that local residents have some wonderful ideas about what should happen, and we see this as a great chance to unlock all that local knowledge and enthusiasm.”

Councillors Linda Curran and Stuart Parsons, ward members for Richmond West, said: “At last, there is a fantastic opportunity for the whole community to come together and have a say in the future of Yorke Square. Details of the community engagement will be published shortly, and we would encourage as many residents as possible to take part in what should be a really positive process.”

 A report is due to be brought back to members once the community engagement process has been completed.