North Yorkshire Councillors will be told that the Harbour Services face challenges amid transition and infrastructure issues
The North Yorkshire Council's Harbour Services have been facing a number of challenges in recent months, as they undergo a transition to the new authority and deal with the deteriorating condition of the harbour infrastructure.
According to a report presented to be presented to the Local Government Reorganisation Transition Overview & Scrutiny Committee next week, the harbour infrastructure at Scarborough and Whitby harbours is in need of significant investment to repair and replace the structures that protect the harbours from tidal, wave and fluvial impacts. The report estimates that £27m is required to resolve all of the issues, and that some areas are in very poor condition and at risk of failure.
The report comes after councillors on the committee paid a visit to the two harbours last year.
The report also highlights the impact of the shellfish mortality event that has affected the North Sea fisheries sector, which has reduced the quantity and value of the shellfish landings at the harbours. The harbour authority levies landing dues on shellfish landings, which are calculated as a percentage of the gross sales, and therefore the revenue from this source has been significantly affected.
The report says that the transition to the new authority has also been challenging for the Harbour Services, with a multitude of new processes and procedures being adopted during the busiest time of year. The report states that this has led to some significant pressure across the service and a number of key members of staff have left the Council.
Despite these challenges, the report also outlines some opportunities and future strategies for the Harbour Services, such as exploring the potential of the offshore wind industry, developing regeneration schemes for West Pier and Endeavour Wharf, and providing a state-of-the-art training facility for maritime skills.
The report concludes by recognising the dedication and commitment of the Harbours Team, who work in all weathers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the Council's harbours.
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