Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Veteran Yorkshire Coast Councillor David Jeffels Announces Retirement After 53 Years of Service

  One of the country's longest-serving councillors, 82-year-old David Jeffels, will step down next May after an unprecedented 53-year career in local government representing the Derwent Valley and Moor.

• Lee Tightens Whitby Defence In First Match

  Somehow the two most generous defences in NPL Premier conjured up a goal-less draw on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Whitby Petrol Station Could Sell Beer and Wine From 6am

  An Esso service station in Whitby has applied for a premises licence that would allow it to sell alcohol from 6am to 11pm, seven days a week.

• Millions In Funding To Boost High Streets And Support Families Across The Yorkshire Coast

  High streets, sports access, and early years support are set to benefit from millions of pounds in regional funding announced by North Yorkshire's Mayor.

• Mayor Joins India Trade Mission as Leaders Target £170m Boost for Yorkshire

  The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is joining a major Northern delegation to India to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for the region.

• Proposed Visitor Levy Won't Cause Unemployment, Mayor Says

  A proposed overnight visitor levy could fund vital coastal regeneration projects and transport improvements across Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey, despite concerns it could burden hospitality businesses.

• Solar Panels Will Cut Bills At Scarborough And Whitby Community Sites

  Three key community sites across Scarborough and Whitby will install solar panels to cut energy bills and reinvest the savings into frontline services.

• North Yorkshire's Second Homes Tax to Face Scrutiny Review

  A controversial 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes in North Yorkshire will face a special committee review following a petition by campaigners demanding a full impact assessment.

• Councillors to Challenge NHS Over 'Scandalous' End-of-Life Care Governance in York and North Yorkshire

  North Yorkshire councillors are set to demand answers from NHS chiefs over the "scandalous" lack of funding and governance for local hospice and end-of-life care.

• Calls Grow To Raise VAT Threshold Ahead Of Proposed Visitor Levy

  More smaller accommodation providers on the Yorkshire Coast could close for the winter unless the national VAT threshold according to local councillors.

• Could Reconnecting Whitby to York by Rail Solve Coastal Transport Issues?

  Calls for major railway investments to reconnect Whitby and Pickering are growing as the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire brings a draft transport plan to the coast on Wednesday.

• Whitby Cliff Lift Repair Report Expected This Month

  A draft report detailing the repair costs for Whitby's historic cliff lift is expected by the end of October, as regional leaders await a formal business case to provide funding.