Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Scarborough Tidal Pool Plan Can be Viable

  Sea swimmers hoping to bring a tidal swimming pool to Scarborough say the project can be financially viable.

• Scarborough Fringe Festival Kicks Off, Promising Diverse Arts Celebration

  The Scarborough Fringe festival commences today, Friday 13 June, set to transform Scarborough into a vibrant hub of arts and culture for the next 10 days.

• Replica Spanish Galleon to Sail into Scarborough

  The arrival of a replica 16th century Spanish galleon that sailed its way into maritime history is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Scarborough.

• Spitfire Replica to Take Pride of Place at Scarborough Armed Forces Day

  A life-size replica of Britain’s most famous wartime aircraft will stand proud on Scarborough seafront as pilots take to the skies to celebrate Armed Forces Day later this month.

• York and North Yorkshire to Lead National Pilot on Rural Bus Franchising

  York and North Yorkshire will be among the first places to build the foundations for a working rural bus franchising model.

• Alexander Dennis Could Move All UK Bus Body Manufacturing to Scarborough

  Alexander Dennis has announced a significant shift in its UK manufacturing strategy, proposing to consolidate its bus body manufacturing operations into a single site in Scarborough.

• Councillors Reject Scarborough Development Over ‘Manipulation’ of Affordable Housing Rules

  Two applications for up to 23 homes have been rejected by councillors over concerns about housing density and ‘manipulation’ of affordable housing rules.

• Electric Bike and Scooter Pilot for Neighbourhood Policing on the Yorkshire Coast

  North Yorkshire Police are exploring the potential use of electric cycles and scooters as part of a review into their fleet of vehicles.

• Mayor Says Spending Review Doesn't do Enough for Coastal Areas

  York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has said he is incredibly disappointed following the Spending Review despite investment being announced for the region.

• Scarborough Market Hall Traders say 'Mend Before You Buy New'

  Local repair businesses and volunteers in Scarborough’s Market Hall have come together to promote sustainability during Great Big Green Week 2025.

• Scarborough Sea Swimmers Get Support for Outdoor Tidal Swimming Pool

  Plans to build an outdoor tidal swimming pool in Scarborough have received enthusiastic support from councillors, marking a significant step forward for the ambitious community-led project

• Ministerial Meeting to Discuss Construction Skills in Scarborough

  Scarborough and Whitby’s MP has called for a meeting with the Government to discuss the provision of construction skills training, including on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Report Highlights Offshore Opportunities in Scarborough and Whitby

  Councillors have welcomed a report into potential options for economic development on the Yorkshire Coast including investment in the offshore wind and renewable energy sectors.

• £6.5m Funding Boost for Scarborough NHS Sites

  The money will be used for roof works and improvements to internal and external building fabric and fixtures.

• North Yorkshire Council Boss Meets Government Minister Over Funding Concerns

  The leader of North Yorkshire Council has urged the Government to ensure fair levels of funding are provided to support vital services amid concerns that rural authorities could be hit particularly hard by the Chancellor’s spending plans.

• Plan to Secure Scarborough Football Pitch’s Long Term Future

  The long-term future of the community football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village is set to be secured with senior councillors to be asked to approve a programme of urgent repairs.