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North Yorkshire County Council, North Yorkshire National Park Authority and York City Council have kick-started the preparation of a new joint Minerals and Waste Plan. In this first consultation the three councils are seeking views on what this new plan for minerals and waste to 2030 should contain. The key questions the councils expect to consider include: What are the expected future extraction requirements for mineral resources from within the Joint Plan area? How can we help maintain continuity of supply of minerals? What areas or locations are likely to be most suitable in principle for new or extended mineral working? How can we safeguard important minerals resources and infrastructure? What policies should we have to help ensure that protected landscapes, the environment … Continue reading