Scarborough Council

Rotary President Richard Dean with Santa

Scarborough Rotary Club's annual Christmas collection enters 75th year

Anti fracking protesters opposing the plans. Photo: Richard Ponter

Council ‘needs clarity’ from Government before making decision on gas rig plan

Scarborough Town Hall. Photo: Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

‘British heritage flags’ motion proposed by Reform-led Scarborough Town Council

Plans for High Mill and Scalby.

Residents object to plan to delay footbridge construction at High Mill estate

Primrose Valley Holiday Park.

Residents oppose plan for new caravans at Filey’s Primrose Valley Holiday Park

The mothballed Alpamare water park, which is set to be relaunched in July

Alpamare water park applies for 8am alcohol licence ahead of reopening in July

James Field, owner of Big Bang Promotions. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Boss behind Scarborough zip line hopes project can ‘get town buzzing’

Aerial view of the Alpamare site at Scarborough. Courtesy NYC

Alpamare: Council looking for operator to have site reopened by summer

Whitby harbour.
Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Whitby Harbour legal dispute set for High Court - here's when

The location of the pump track in Whitby.

Whitby pump track: council expects final funding decision in ‘next few weeks’

The closed down Whitby's Michelin-listed The Star Inn The Harbour at Whitby - the restaurant could be set for a new lease of life.
Picture by James Hardisty.

New lounge bar set to be opened at site of Whitby’s former Star Inn the Harbour
A new lounge bar is set to be opened at the site of Whitby’s former Star Inn the Harbour restaurant.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The unpaid part of the £9m loan granted to Alpamare’s developer will no longer be pursued following repossession of the site.

'No further payments’ of unpaid loan after council takes control of Alpamare

Castle Rd Car Park. Google Maps

Council announces free Christmas parking in Scarborough and Whitby town centres

Scarborough South Bay

‘Water sports hub’ with showers and lockers proposed for Scarborough South Bay

Scarborough Town Hall

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

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 3m-high sculpture depicting Bladderwrack seaweed is to be sited on Scarborough Harbour as part of a new coastal nature-culture tourism project.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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

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
Scarborough Athletic FC has applied for a premises licence for its new fan zone at the Flamingo Land Stadium.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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

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