Whitby parish poll on second homes and local government changes - here are the results
Whitby has voted overwhelmingly in favour of keeping local families in Whitby and restricting second home ownership in yesterday's parish poll.
A Whitby parish poll which took place on Monday June 13 saw two 'yes' or 'no' questions on the ballot.
The questions and results were:
Should all new build and additional housing in Whitby parish be restricted to full time local occupation as a primary residence only and forever (in perpetuity)?
Yes: 2,111
No: 157
Do you want to stay in the same area committee as Scarborough in the new North Yorkshire unitary council?
Yes: 253
No: 1,982
The turnout was 22.72% of voters from Whitby parish.
However, Scarborough Borough Council says the outcome of the poll is not binding on any organisation and is no more and no less than an expression of the views of the electorate.
The poll was originally requested at a meeting of Whitby parish (town) on May 12.
More to follow.