North Yorkshire Council-owned housebuilder agrees to pay £131,000 to Kirkby Malzeard community
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North Yorkshire Council-owned housebuilder agrees to pay £131,000 to Kirkby Malzeard community
• A council-owned housebuilder will honour a commitment to pay £131,000 towards community improvements agreed when planning permission was granted for a new housing estate.
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