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Former Scarborough Council’s finances put under spotlight

St Nicholas Shelters on Scarborough seafront. picture: Google Maps

Repair works and new benches proposed for Scarborough’s St Nicholas Shelters

Steve Siddons, former leader of Scarborough Council

Alpamare: Former council leader backs probe call over ‘irresponsible’ £9m loan

The whitewashed exterior of the cottage with annexe for sale in Folkton.

Beautiful listed cottage with annexe has land with development opportunity

An artist's impression of the Brunswick multiplex cinema

Partner chosen for Scarborough’s multi-million pound Brunswick Cinema project

For almost 20 years, Benchmark Leisure was Scarborough Council’s main partner in a plan to rejuvenate the town’s North Bay, with approval given to several major developments despite concerns raised by councillors and residents.

Background: How Scarborough’s Alpamare developer went into administration

Scarborough and, inset, Coun Derek Bastiman.

Pilot for Scarborough’s cyber security cluster ‘great success’

The proposed zip line would cross overhead here.

New clifftop zip line proposed for Scarborough as part of council’s ‘masterplan’

The former Scarborough Town Hall building.

Former Scarborough Council spent almost £10,000 on final day staff leaving party

Formal plans are due to be submitted for an £11 million regeneration of Scarborough’s West Pier, with the aim of bringing benefits for the town’s fishing industry, businesses, residents and visitors.

Scarborough West Pier: Plans for £11m regeneration scheme set to be submitted

Town councillors have proposed a motion seeking to put a stop to “major private housing developments” in Whitby in order to end the local housing crisis.

Council hoping to decide on Scarborough affordable homes project later this year
The future of a major affordable housing project in Scarborough is unclear with North Yorkshire Council to decide “next steps” later this year.

Proposed elevations for Beyond Housing Women's Refuge

‘Inflationary costs’ holding back Scarborough women’s refuge

A planning application notice

Concerns raised about ‘lack of planning applications’ decided by councillors

A 3m-high sculpture depicting Bladderwrack seaweed is to be sited on Scarborough’s East Pier as part of a new coastal nature-culture tourism project.

Scarborough Harbour to get ‘seaweed’ sculpture by ‘renowned’ artist

A full meeting of North Yorkshire Council, July 19. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Creation of Scarborough Town Council could be delayed by a year

Proposed footpath connection at High Mill, Scalby.

Footbridge over Scalby Beck, near Scarborough 'will now be built'

Plans for the South Bay chalets.

Councillors give unanimous approval to Scarborough chalet rebuild plan

How the Old Town Hall in Whitby could look.

Whitby's Old Town Hall could be fully restored under new plans

Scarborough’s former indoor swimming pool is set to be put back on the market after a previous plan to construct a four-star hotel did not proceed.

Council proposes developing Scarborough’s former indoor pool into major hotel

1924 operates as a speakeasy 'hidden' bar, opposite restaurant 1925 - previously known as The Green Room of Bar Street.

Scarborough’s 1924 speakeasy bar applies to council for premises licence

The proposed new chalets, which will be located in Scarborough's South Bay area.

Council set to approve rebuild of historic Scarborough South Bay chalets

Scarborough ‘crazy golf’ venue granted premises licence by North Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough ‘crazy golf’ venue granted premises licence by Council

The head of Scarborough Museums has said that coastal art organisations should not be forgotten amid a plan to expand the gallery’s displays and increase community outreach.

Calls for coastal art organisations to receive funding and attention

Edgehill Reserves won the Frank White Trophy

Scarborough & District Saturday Football League looks for new teams

Flamingo Land Stadium

Council to determine Scarborough Athletic FC’s application for premises licence

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Two new bar buildings proposed for Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Council has said previously that the toilets "are not fit for purpose".

Demolition of toilet block in Filey approved despite public urination concerns

Seagull menace on the seafront. Picture Richard Ponter

Seagull removal scheme may have led to rise in Scarborough town centre gulls
Concerns have been raised that a £30,000 project to remove seagull nests from Scarborough Spa Bridge may have increased the number of gulls in the town centre.

North Yorkshire Council offices

Scarborough councillors say ‘no good reason’ for not live streaming meetings

German Doner Kebab has opened its doors for the first time.

German Doner Kebab opens new store on Scarborough's high street

The Flamingo Land Stadium in Scarborough

Scarborough Athletic FC applies for Victory Bar fan zone premises licence

Cllr John Ritchie, inset, is set to be elected as Scarborough's new ceremonial mayor.

New ceremonial Mayor of Scarborough set to be elected by councillors

Scarborough Council said the toilets "are not fit for purpose".

Filey public toilets set to be demolished and replaced with modern facilities

A new town council is to be created in Scarborough. Picture by Marisa Cashill

Councillors question ‘democratic mandate’ for creating Scarborough Town Council

Tony Randerson has resigned as a councillor

Eastfield councillor resigns from new North Yorkshire Council and Labour Party

There will be minor disruption to new council services over Easter, residents have been reassured.

'Minor disruption' to council services at Easter when new authority takes charge

View looking over Whitby harbour

Council and RNLI agree to jointly fund £165,000 Whitby Fish Pier repairs

The Open Air Theatre

Council to increase budget of Scarborough Fair by £130,000 for OAT improvements

Pomodoro Pizzeria and Cafe in Scarborough

Two pavement licence applications submitted in Scarborough and Whitby

Scarborough Borough Council will cease to exist on March 31.

‘Sad but also excited’: Scarborough Council bids farewell to residents

An artist's impression of what the new FabLab+ building could look like.

Work on Scarborough 'station gateway' plan set to begin despite funds shortfall

Filey and inset, Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake, whose constituency includes the coastal town. (Photo: Richard Ponter and CC BY 3.0)

County council u-turn after meeting rearranged to suit MP Kevin Hollinrake

New festival events are set to run between March this year and 2026.

Scarborough Fair's budget for £2.2m festival of heritage events approved

Councillors have raised their concerns over available funding from large developments in small Scarborough villages.

'More developer funds needed for NHS services in small Scarborough villages’

The change of use on Victoria Road has been approved. (Photo: Google Maps)

Oriental food shop granted change of use to massage parlour in Scarborough
The change of use of a ground floor “oriental food shop” to a massage parlour on Victoria Road in Scarborough has been approved.

Scarborough's seafront observation wheel is constructed ahead of the summer season. (Photo: Steve Bambridge)

Scarborough's controversial observation wheel returns to seafront for final time

A train sets off from Scarborough's North Bay Railway. picture: Richard Ponter

North Bay Railway arrangement has ‘deficiencies’ according to council auditor

Staff, volunteers and pupils cheering after litter picking success.

Scarborough primary school plants trees to help tackle climate crisis

The council's accounts have not been signed off since 2015 due to the ongoing row.

End in sight for Whitby Harbour accounts row as council 'file claim in court'

Fraudsters have attempted to steal almost £40,000 from Scarborough Council.

Scarborough tax payers save almost £40,000 as fraudsters' efforts thwarted

Scarborough Council uses almost £400,000 on spending exempt from usual contract rules.

Scarborough Council uses almost £400,000 exempt from usual contract rules

The masterplan investment scheme will help to shape the future of Filey.

Filey's £1m masterplan for 10-year investment scheme unanimously approved

The council said it wants to resolve the dispute with the North Bay Railway.

Scarborough Council seeks to resolve lease dispute with North Bay Railway owners

Cllr Steve Siddons outside Scarborough Town Hall.

Scarborough Council criticised over Eastfield regeneration scheme

The Brunswick's interior will be completely transformed under the plans. Inset, Scarborough Group's Mark Jackson.

National chains and laser quest planned for Scarborough Brunswick's new cinema