A leading housing developer has confirmed its commitment to funding a series of improvements in a Wharfedale village.

Redrow Homes has agreed to fund a series of traffic calming measures in Pool-in-Wharfe-dale, as well as major 'green space' improvements which could see the children's playground moved to outside the village hall.

Some villagers had raised concerns that Redrow would walk away from its obligations because the City Council had failed to negotiate for the improvements before a public inquiry last May. But Redrow said it has a legal commitment.

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