Filey News

Here is the latest Filey News from This is the Coast

• Scarborough Town Council To Hold Public Meeting Over Harbour Strategy Concerns

  Scarborough's Mayor has announced a public meeting this Thursday evening to address mounting concerns over North Yorkshire Council's ten-year strategy for the region's harbours.

• Yorkshire Coast Rail Partnership Unveils Inclusive Vision for 2026

  The Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) has detailed a forward-thinking agenda for 2026, focusing on deepening community connections and making the railway more accessible to vulnerable passengers.

• Yorkshire Coast Disabled Sea Fishing Initiative Secures Vital Funding In £1 Million Mayor's Programme

  A specially adapted powerboat project on the Yorkshire Coast has been awarded a share of a £1 million regional fund designed to help communities get active and improve wellbeing.

• Opposition Councillors Call For Scrutiny Over Scarborough Office Purchase

  North Yorkshire Council’s plan to purchase Resolution House has been sent to an oversight committee following a formal call-in by opposition members concerned about transparency and the impact on the town centre.

• Council's Scarborough Building Move to Save £400,000 a Year and £19m in Repairs

  North Yorkshire Council has approved the purchase of Resolution House on the outskirts of Scarborough to replace deteriorating town centre offices.

• Campaigners Celebrate Reprieve For Whitby Cliff Lift

  Campaigners in Whitby are celebrating after North Yorkshire Council backed a motion to investigate the costs of repairing the town's historic cliff lift rather than permanently closing it.

• North Yorkshire Councillors Agree Policy To Boost Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi Numbers

  North Yorkshire council bosses have agreed a rule change to make taxis more accessible to wheelchair users — despite warnings the change could hit the elderly, disabled and rural residents.

• Plans Submitted For New 125-Home Residential Development In Hunmanby

  Developer Banks Property has submitted a formal planning application to North Yorkshire Council for a proposed housing project on the Yorkshire Coast, aiming to deliver 125 homes with a focus on sustainability and affordable housing.

• Whitby's Cliff Lift Saved for the Time Being Following Council Meeting

  North Yorkshire Council's executive has backed a proposal to undertake a further study into the costs of repairing Whitby's 95-year-old cliff lift, though the free replacement bus service is set to be withdrawn.

• Council Confirms Move to Modern Scarborough Hub but Pledges to Retain Town Hall

  North Yorkshire Council’s executive committee has today confirmed it's intention to purchase of Resolution House in Eastfield, establishing a new primary office hub for the region.

• Temporary Toilets To Be Installed In Filey and Scarborough Ahead of Busy Easter Period

  Temporary toilets are due to be installed in two popular North Yorkshire coastal towns this month as swift action is taken to ensure essential facilities are in place for the busy Easter period.

• Landmark Decision Day as Council Decides Future of Whitby Cliff Lift and Scarborough Town Hall

  The future of the Yorkshire Coast’s heritage and civic heart hangs in the balance as North Yorkshire Council’s executive meets on Tuesday to settle two of the region's most contentious property debates.