Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Decision Day For Controversial Burniston Gas Rig Plans

  North Yorkshire Council's strategic planning committee will meet on Friday to decide on controversial plans for a new gas drilling rig in Burniston near Scarborough.

• Scarborough Athletic Aim For Play-Off Glory In Final Day Clash At Bedford Town

  Scarborough Athletic travel to Bedford Town on Saturday knowing a victory will guarantee them a place in the National League North promotion play-offs.

• Views Sought On Pilot Project To Tackle Empty Shops In Scarborough

  North Yorkshire Council is asking residents and businesses to help shape new proposals to bring long-term vacant properties back into use in Scarborough town centre.

• Royal National Lifeboat Institution Launches Recruitment Drive For Fundraisers On The Yorkshire Coast

  Applications are now open for paid face-to-face fundraising roles with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in locations including Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, and Bridlington.

• Fire Chiefs Warn Over Wildfire Risks On Moors Following Last Year's Devastating Blaze

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a stark warning about the risk of wildfires on the moors, urging the public to avoid using naked flames following last summer's devastating Langdale Moor blaze.

• Scarborough Athletic Seek Play-Off Spot In Final Game Of The Season

  Scarborough Athletic travel to Bedford Town this Saturday for the final game of the season with a National League North play-off place firmly in their own hands.

• North Yorkshire EV Charger Roll-Out Paused Not Abandoned

  North Yorkshire Council has paused its £8m electric vehicle charger roll-out to review its approach due to market changes, prompting calls from local councillors to speed up the delivery of crucial charging infrastructure.

• Whitby Town Appoints Paul Walker As New Club Secretary

  Whitby Town has announced the appointment of Paul Walker as its new Secretary, bringing decades of football, administrative, and grassroots experience to the Yorkshire Coast club.

• Operation Seabird Event in Scarborough to Protect Marine Wildlife

  North Yorkshire Police are inviting the community to a special event on Marine Drive this Wednesday to learn how to protect Scarborough's coastal wildlife.

• North Yorkshire Police Receives Six 'Good' Grades In Latest Independent Inspection

  North Yorkshire Police has been praised for its leadership, safeguarding, and crime prevention in a new national report, though inspectors noted improvements are needed in its custody environments.

• North Yorkshire Council Agrees To 40p Fee For Public Toilets

  North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to introduce a standard 40p entry fee for public toilets across the county to help fund an improvement programme.

• Scarborough And Whitby MP Shows Support For The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Train

  Alison Hume MP has joined passengers on a special train service designed to support people living with dementia and their carers along the picturesque Esk Valley line.

• Scarborough Town Council Announces Community Grant Awards

  Scarborough Town Council has revealed the twenty-four local organisations set to benefit from its 2025/26 Community Grant Award Scheme.

• Solar Power Investment Brings Huge Savings to Scarborough and Whitby Community Buildings

  A million-pound investment in solar technology is set to slash running costs and carbon emissions at key community facilities across the Yorkshire Coast, including sites in Scarborough and Whitby.

• Eden Camp Reveals Action-Packed Programme Of Events For 2026 Season

  A North Yorkshire military museum has announced its full calendar of immersive events and living history weekends for the 2026 season alongside new ticket pricing.

• Deadline Approaching For North Yorkshire Community Fund Applications

  Community groups across North Yorkshire have just days left to apply for up to £30,000 from a funding pot aimed at enhancing local safety and early intervention projects.