North Yorkshire Council has approved plans for five-year tenancy agreements at Whitby’s £10m maritime training facility despite some local opposition.
Businesses hoping to set up in Whitby’s £10m Maritime Hub will be able to sign tenancies for up to five years after bosses at North Yorkshire Council rejected alternative proposals for three-year tenancies.
Coun Mark Crane, the executive member for open to business, says it is a good news story for Whitby, with businesses moving in bringing a significant number of well-paid jobs to the town.
"We have one ready to sign effectively, and another one who are very interested and hoping that they will be signing soon.
The suggestion is that it's a five year lease, that it's clearly something that companies would want to have the security of a five year lease in order for them to move or to start their business in that location.
We've had letters from a group in Whitby who only want us to offer three years and are saying that legally that is the position, we are not of the same view. I feel legally we have the right to offer a five year lease to any company.
I think this is a good news story for Whitby, businesses moving in with significant number of well-paid jobs. "
The company which is due to sign has not been named publicly, but according to a report it is a “maritime business and complies with the planning restriction of a water-compatible use”.
The Maritime Hub scheme is funded through the £17.1m awarded by the government’s Towns Fund and is set to house workshop spaces, training facilities, and marine tanks.
The second floor is set to be an office space for marine-based start-up businesses and other maritime industries.
Speaking at a meeting of NYC’s executive committee on Tuesday, July 15, Coun Crane said he was hoping to visit the construction site next week to review the progress of the works which are scheduled to conclude in the spring of 2026.
The proposal was approved unanimously at the meeting of the executive on Tuesday, July 15.
Businesses interested in becoming a tenant can contact the authority at regeneration.sca@northyorks.gov.uk
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