Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has held a meeting with North Yorkshire Council to address the local authority's response to a week of what she described as "Baltic weather" across the region.
The meeting follows a surge of reports from residents in Scarborough and Whitby concerning ungritted roads, icy pavements, and issues with grit bin supplies.
During the discussions, Council officers expressed that they were "happy with all their winter preparations and response" both before and during the recent snow event. To support local communities, the Council stated it had deployed additional resources beyond its standard policy to assist with clearing footpaths.
However, Ms Hume presented the Council with a "very full and long anonymised list" of specific roads, schools, and businesses that have been negatively impacted by the ice and snow. She also urged the local authority to improve its communication regarding how residents can request refills for grit bins.
The MP expressed particular concern for the well-being of the community's most at-risk members. "I remain most concerned by vulnerable and elderly people trapped in their homes and would ask you to check on your neighbours," Ms Hume said, while also offering her "heartfelt thank you" to the council staff and farmers working to keep roads clear.
The meeting comes as the Yorkshire Coast remains under the grip of hazardous conditions. The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and ice, affecting areas including Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, Bridlington, Hornsea, and Driffield, where sleet and freezing temperatures have been recorded.
Weather experts have warned of the following ongoing risks:
- Widespread ice remains a hazard as temperatures drop below freezing overnight.
- "Freezing fog" and the refreezing of partially thawed snow could create dangerous patches on untreated surfaces.
- A further band of snow is expected this Sunday, potentially bringing 10 to 20 cm of snow to higher ground, with strong winds likely to cause drifting.
The Met Office has warned that these conditions may lead to injuries from slips and falls, as well as travel delays and potential power cuts that could impact mobile phone coverage. Motorists throughout the North Yorkshire and East Riding coastal areas are advised to plan routes in advance, carry a winter car kit, and allow extra time for travel.
As the wintry spell is set to continue, Ms Hume has asked residents to report whether their local roads and pavements are being treated as the weekend progresses.
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