A Tory councillor says the “great unwashed” are spoiling beauty spots like Horton-in-Ribblesdale and Malham Cove by leaving trash for locals to clean up.
Coun David Staveley, who represents Settle and Pen-y-ghent, was speaking at a meeting of Skipton & Ripon councillors on June 6 when he brought up the impact overtourism is having on some of the region’s most picturesque locations. The summer season is set to bring an influx of people looking to enjoy North Yorkshire and the Dales but Coun Staveley criticised some of their behaviour. He said: “They aren’t behaving very well.
His comments provoked shock from hotelier and Liberal Democrat councillor for Masham, Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, who suggested the term “great unwashed” to describe people who support local businesses was unhelpful. She said North Yorkshire Council can address the problem of litter by putting bins in the right places.
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