Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Permanent Overnight Campervan Parking On North Yorkshire Coast Welcomed by Councillors

  North Yorkshire Council is set to decide on making an experimental ban on overnight motorhome parking in Scarborough and Sandsend permanent following reports of anti-social behaviour and safety concerns.

• Major £7m Coastal Monitoring Scheme Set to Be Led by North Yorkshire Council

  North Yorkshire Council is preparing an £8 million funding bid to the Environment Agency to continue leading the North East Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme until 2033.

• Scarborough School Celebrates National Praise For Pupil Success

  St Martin’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in Scarborough is celebrating after receiving official Government praise for the exceptional academic outcomes of its disadvantaged pupils.

• Council Dismisses Fears Over Scarborough Town Centre Footfall Following Office Relocation

  North Yorkshire Council has reassured residents and businesses that moving staff from Scarborough Town Hall to a new site on the outskirts will not damage town centre trade.

• Call For Urgent Improvements By Man Who Lost Job Due To Poor Water Quality In Scarborough

  Residents, politicians, and business owners in Scarborough are demanding immediate action and year-round water testing after persistent poor bathing water quality ratings have severely impacted the local economy.

• Could Global Tensions Boost Domestic Tourism As Holidaymakers Change Travel Plans?

  The director of Visit England has suggested that concerns over travelling abroad and rising airfares due to the conflict in Iran could lead to an increase in domestic stay-cations on the Yorkshire Coast this summer.

• Why Moth Infestations Will Cost More Than Rat Problems in North Yorkshire

  North Yorkshire residents facing a moth infestation will now pay more for council pest control treatments than those dealing with rats or mice.

• VIDEO: Progress Welcomed As Community Football Pitch Repairs Continue At Scarborough Sports Village

  North Yorkshire Council and construction firm Willmott Dixon say they are making rapid progress on remedial works to secure the long-term future of the Scarborough Sports Village community football pitch ahead of the 2026/27 season.

• North Yorkshire Coast Set For Permanent Overnight Campervan Parking Ban

  North Yorkshire Council is set to make a trial ban on overnight motorhome parking permanent at coastal hotspots following concerns over safety and anti-social behaviour.

• ‘Carrot and Stick’ Plan For Empty Scarborough Shops

  A new pilot project that could force businesses in Scarborough to let out their vacant properties has been approved as part of a plan to improve economic performance.

• Public Consultation Launched For Pioneering Care And Support Hub In Scarborough

  North Yorkshire Council is asking residents to share their views on a proposed multi-million-pound specialist care hub in Scarborough, designed to transform dementia services and intermediate care on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Scarborough Athletic Back Into Play-Offs After Bennett Brace

  Boro came from behind to beat Leamington on Saturday.

• Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Unveils New Yorkshire Coast Wildlife Film

  To celebrate World Water Day, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Hull Maritime Museum have released a captivating short film highlighting the rich marine wildlife and coastal habitats of the North Sea.

• History Made: Scarborough Rugby Club Promoted To Fifth Tier

  It's the first time the club have played at North East 1 level in their history.

• Pickering Town Promotion Hopes Torpedoed By Taddy

  The Pikes' promotion ambitions seem to be over after defeat in their North Yorkshire derby.

• Scarborough Hospital Still 'Requires Improvement' as CQC Commends Staff

  Scarborough Hospital has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it continues to require improvement overall, though inspectors upgraded its medical care rating and commended staff for their compassion.