Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Urgent Calls For Temporary Public Toilets In Scarborough Town Centre

  Councillors are demanding a clear timetable for the delivery of temporary public toilets in Scarborough town centre following the closure of the Brunswick Centre.

• North Yorkshire MP Urges Bus Companies To Increase Capacity For Free Summer Travel

  A North Yorkshire MP is calling on local bus operators to boost their services this August to ensure children taking advantage of the government's new free travel scheme are not squeezed off by coastal tourists.

• Scarborough Hospice Makes History Hosting First-Ever Masonic Lodge Meeting

  Saint Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough has made history by becoming the first hospice to host a formal Masonic Lodge meeting, welcoming around forty Freemasons for a landmark evening of shared values.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Round-Up

  All our sides were in action in the heat of Saturday.

• Scarborough's Alpamare Waterpark Could Have New Owner by Autumn

  North Yorkshire Council has appointed specialist leisure property consultants to market Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark and adjacent development plots as they seek a permanent custodian for the North Bay attraction.

• New Exhibition Explores The Nostalgic History Of Scarborough's Mr. Marvel's Amusement Park

  A new photography exhibition in Scarborough by Paul Wilson is taking visitors on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant history and gradual decline of the beloved Mr. Marvel's Amusement Park.

• Approval Granted For New 24-Hour Gym And Greggs In Scarborough

  Plans to transform a derelict kitchen showroom on Scarborough's Seamer Road into a 24-hour PureGym and a Greggs bakery have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

• Mixed Reactions To Sir Robert Goodwill's Appointment As Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership Chair

  The appointment of former Scarborough and Whitby MP Sir Robert Goodwill as the new chair of the Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership has sparked a debate among local councillors over his environmental voting record.

• Smiley and Sad Face Speed Signs Set to Remain Banned in North Yorkshire

  North Yorkshire Council is expected to maintain its ban on smiley and sad face speed indicator devices despite pressure from local parishes seeking cheaper, more engaging alternatives.

• No Date For Delayed Opening Of Scarborough NHS Diagnostics Centre

  The opening of the Scarborough Community Diagnostics Centre has been delayed indefinitely due to additional commissioning work required on its water and ventilation systems.

• New Owner Sought For Scarborough's Alpamare Water Park

  North Yorkshire Council has appointed specialist property consultants to find a new buyer for Scarborough's Alpamare water park as part of a wider regeneration plan for the North Bay.

• North Yorkshire Councillors Urge Mayor To Reconsider Highway Funding Reallocation

  North Yorkshire councillors have backed a call for Mayor David Skaith to reconsider a decision that reallocates millions of pounds of road repair funding to York.

• Scarborough Athletic Reveal Pre-Season Fixtures As Council Updates On Pitch Repairs

  Scarborough Athletic have announced their opening pre-season fixtures away from home as North Yorkshire Council confirms pitch repairs at the Scarborough Sports Village are progressing well.

• Anglo American Says Woodsmith Project Boosts Regional Economy By Nearly £2 Billion

  Anglo American says it's Woodsmith Project has generated nearly £2 billion for the regional economy since 2017, alongside significant investments in education and community support on the North Yorkshire Coast.

• Scarborough And Whitby MP Welcomes Red Diesel Duty Cut

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has welcomed a government decision to cut the duty on red diesel to its lowest level in twenty years to support local farmers and businesses.

• Two Yorkshire Coast Councillors Appointed As Chair And Vice-Chair Of North Yorkshire Council

  Two Yorkshire Coast councillors have taken the helm at North Yorkshire Council, with Councillor David Chance elected as the new chair and Councillor John Ritchie appointed as vice-chair ahead of next year's elections.