RESIDENTS can have their say on how major issues such as fracking, quarrying and waste disposal are approached in North Yorkshire.

A Minerals and Waste Joint Plan is currently being put together by North Yorkshire County Council, the City of York Council and the North York Moors National Park Authority.

It will contain policies and guidelines to inform decisions on planning applications up to 2030 and identify suitable sites for such developments such as mineral and gas extraction and potentially affect issues such as fracking.

The first consultation on a draft of a document was carried out in May and June last year. Now all three authorities are refining the document in light of the feedback received.

People can make their views known on the latest version through a series of drop-in sessions held at 11 locations across York and North Yorkshire throughout February and March.

Views on a range of possible sites submitted for consideration for mineral and waste development are also being sought.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority will produce a separate plan covering minerals and waste activity within its boundaries.

The consultation sessions will be held in the county’s libraries and will be visiting Helmsley Library on February 28, Northallerton Library on March 5 and Richmond Library on March 6 between 1pm and 6pm.

Drop-in sessions will also be held at other libraries in North Yorkshire.

The consultation documents and further details about the consultation can be viewed at; www.northyorks.gov.uk/mwconsult