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Five candidates will be standing for election in the Filey Town Council by-election for the Filey Ward on Thursday 31 October. The candidates are: Neil Cronk, Bev Donoghue, Mick Huddlestone, Gordon Johnson and Jeff Meek.

Residents that wish to vote in the by-election and who are not already on the Register of Electors, must register to vote by midnight on Tuesday 15 October at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Research announced today, on International Day of Older Persons (Tuesday 1 October), has revealed that more than three quarters of over-65s do not hit the recommended exercise targets. This is despite the warnings that sedentary behaviour is linked to 70,000 deaths in the UK every year*.

A survey commissioned by local leisure operator, Everyone Active, revealed 78% of over-65s are not achieving the amount of weekly activity advised by the NHS, which includes 150 minutes of aerobic exercise and two days of strength exercises**.

Residents in Fylingdales Parish will have the chance to air their views about two affordable housing proposals in Robin Hood’s Bay and Fylingthorpe.

Two public consultation open days will be held at Fylingthorpe Methodist Church on Thursday 3 October from 2.00pm to 6.30pm and at Fylingdales Village Hall, Robin Hood’s Bay, on Friday 4 October from 2.00pm to 6.30pm where site information will be available.

The Department for International Trade is hosting a practical workshop on Tuesday 1 October to help exporting businesses within the Borough of Scarborough prepare for Brexit. The event will take place at Scarborough Spa between 2.00pm and 5.00pm.

This is one of a series of Department for International Trade events to help all exporters, particularly those exporting to the EU, prepare for the UK leaving the EU on 31 October.

Businesses attending the event will leave with a personalised action plan covering: