Around 94 percent of affordable homes in the Scarborough Borough are allocated to local people.
That's the reassurance from the borough's housing team who say that despite social housing being allocated on a North Yorkshire wide basis, the number of people being allocated homes in Scarborough from outside the borough is very small.
Andrew Rowe is the borough's housing manager:
He adds there are some special circumstances, but that the area actually exports more people than it imports:
Labour Win North Yorkshire Mayoral Contest
David Skaith has been elected as the first mayor of York and North Yorkshire
Tory Candidate Edges Home in Humberside Commissioner Race
The Conservative candidate for Humberside's Police & Crime Commissioner has narrowly hung on to his role after Thursday's election.
Police Hunt After Scarborough iPhone Theft
North Yorkshire Police say they would like to speak to two people following the theft of a mobile phone from The Waterhouse in Scarborough.
Scarborough Prepares for First Ever Streets Festival
Scarborough is hosting it's first Street festival this weekend.
New Homes Approved at Site of Whitby Landslip
New homes can be built on the site of a Whitby landslip that led to the demolition of five cottages in 2012.
Man Arrested After Disturbance in Scarborough
Police are appealing for information about a disturbance that occurred in Scarborough yesterday.
Appeal After Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Whitby
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision on A171 at Ugthorpe, Whitby.
Police Refer Themselves To IOPC After Malton River Death
Following the death of a woman in Malton last week, North Yorkshire Police say they have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
New Hi-Tech Breathing Kit for North Yorkshire Fire Fighters
North Yorkshire Fire Fighters are to get new high tech breathing kit.
Police Appeal After Taxi Offence in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in relation to non-payment of a taxi fare to Scarborough.
North Yorkshire Library Fines to Increase
Library fines in North Yorkshire are to increase for first time in a decade.
Reopening of Tennis Courts at Former Scarborough Sports Centre Set for Approval
Plans to resurface and reopen tennis courts at the former Scarborough Sports Centre on Filey Road are set to be approved despite concerns raised by residents.
Our Apps are now available for iOS, Android and Smart Speakers.
Medium-level cloud
High: 12°C | Low: 9°C
Medium-level cloud
High: 12°C | Low: 9°C
Medium-level cloud
High: 12°C | Low: 9°C
Light rain
High: 13°C | Low: 9°C
Light rain
High: 13°C | Low: 9°C
Light rain
High: 15°C | Low: 10°C
David Skaith has been elected as the first mayor of York and North Yorkshire
The Conservative candidate for Humberside's Police & Crime Commissioner has narrowly hung on to his role after Thursday's election.
North Yorkshire Police say they would like to speak to two people following the theft of a mobile phone from The Waterhouse in Scarborough.
Comments
Add a comment