Bridlington News

Here is the latest Bridlington News from This is the Coast

• East Riding Council’s Housing Strategy Sparks Debate Over Ambition and Cost

  The East Riding Council's latest housing strategy has come under scrutiny as local representatives clash over whether the planned investment is sufficient to tackle the region's growing housing needs.

• East Riding Councillor: Why Are Our Children Worth Less Than Everyone Else's?

  Not sustainable and not fair. That's the view of one councillor on planned government cuts to special educational needs funding in the East Riding.

• Yorkshire Coast Awaits Next Steps as National Visitor Levy Consultation Concludes

  As a 12-week national government consultation on the proposed "Overnight Visitor Levy" reaches its conclusion, the future of the Yorkshire Coast's tourism landscape hangs in the balance.

• Bridlington Town Bounce Back Continues

  Bridlington Town produced a resilient and clinical away performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Garforth Town, with Ben Whelan scoring twice and Alex Baird saving a first half penalty.

• Local Residents Launch Campaign Against Proposed Wind Farm at Woldgate

  A community-led battle has commenced in the Woldgate area near Bridlington as residents and local representatives unite to oppose plans for a potential new wind turbine development.

• Solar Carports to be Installed Across East Riding Leisure Centres

  Leisure centres across the East Riding will have solar canopies installed at its car parks, reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

• Yorkshire Coast B&Bs Invited to Tourism Networking and Literature Exchange Event

  Bed and breakfast owners and hospitality providers from across North and East Yorkshire are being invited to a special attractions literature distribution and networking event on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

• Scarborough and Whitby MP Welcomes £10 Million Travel Fund for Young Cancer Patients

  Alison Hume MP has welcomed a significant government initiative to cover the travel expenses of children and young people receiving cancer treatment, highlighting the particular impact the move will have on families along the Yorkshire Coast.

• Yorkshire Coast Braces for Freezing Conditions as Yellow Ice Warning Issued

  Residents across North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire are being urged to take extra care as a yellow weather warning for ice comes into force this evening.

• Bridlington Town Back On Their Travels

  The Seasiders are looking to extend their four-match unbeaten run under new boss Scott Kerr, on Tuesday.

• Education Secretary Salutes Schools in Scarborough and Whitby

  The Education Secretary has congratulated three Yorkshire Coast schools after they were recognised as being among the best in the country for helping disadvantaged pupils achieve exceptional outcomes.

• Mayoral Fund For Bridlington Solar Farm

  Three-quarters of a million pounds in Mayoral Renewable Fund cash has been secured for a solar farm extension near Bridlington.