Filey News

Here is the latest Filey News from This is the Coast

• Veteran Yorkshire Coast Councillor David Jeffels Announces Retirement After 53 Years of Service

  One of the country's longest-serving councillors, 82-year-old David Jeffels, will step down next May after an unprecedented 53-year career in local government representing the Derwent Valley and Moor.

• Lee Tightens Whitby Defence In First Match

  Somehow the two most generous defences in NPL Premier conjured up a goal-less draw on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Millions In Funding To Boost High Streets And Support Families Across The Yorkshire Coast

  High streets, sports access, and early years support are set to benefit from millions of pounds in regional funding announced by North Yorkshire's Mayor.

• Mayor Joins India Trade Mission as Leaders Target £170m Boost for Yorkshire

  The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is joining a major Northern delegation to India to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for the region.

• Proposed Visitor Levy Won't Cause Unemployment, Mayor Says

  A proposed overnight visitor levy could fund vital coastal regeneration projects and transport improvements across Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey, despite concerns it could burden hospitality businesses.

• North Yorkshire's Second Homes Tax to Face Scrutiny Review

  A controversial 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes in North Yorkshire will face a special committee review following a petition by campaigners demanding a full impact assessment.

• Councillors to Challenge NHS Over 'Scandalous' End-of-Life Care Governance in York and North Yorkshire

  North Yorkshire councillors are set to demand answers from NHS chiefs over the "scandalous" lack of funding and governance for local hospice and end-of-life care.

• Calls Grow To Raise VAT Threshold Ahead Of Proposed Visitor Levy

  More smaller accommodation providers on the Yorkshire Coast could close for the winter unless the national VAT threshold according to local councillors.

• Could Reconnecting Whitby to York by Rail Solve Coastal Transport Issues?

  Calls for major railway investments to reconnect Whitby and Pickering are growing as the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire brings a draft transport plan to the coast on Wednesday.

• Health and Dementia Support on the North Yorkshire Coast to Benefit From New Research Grants

  Health and wellbeing services for coastal communities will be explored and improved after two local organisations secured community research funding.

• Mayor Says North Yorkshire Bus Services are "Broken" As Franchising Assessment Approved

  A £3.5 million assessment into bringing local bus services under public control has been approved by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

• Record £456 Million Transport Investment to Overhaul North Yorkshire Journeys

  Everyday journeys across North Yorkshire should become safer and more accessible following the approval of a record £456 million transport investment programme.