Can Whitby Town Turn It Around Tonight?

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• 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.

• Staithes And Runswick Rnli Auction Returns To Easter Weekend For 2026 Fundraiser

  Staithes and Runswick RNLI’s much loved annual auction returns to its traditional Easter weekend slot in 2026, taking place at 9.00pm on Sunday 5 April at the Cod and Lobster, Staithes.

• MP Backs Both Whitby And Scarborough In The Race To Become UK Town Of Culture

  Alison Hume MP has officially endorsed both Whitby and Scarborough in their respective bids to become the UK's first Town of Culture and secure a £3m prize for 2028.

• £250,000 Plan To Expand Parking At Whitby Abbey

  A £250,000 funding bid has been submitted to upgrade the overflow car park at Whitby Abbey with weather-resistant paving and support the creation of a second permanent park and ride for the town.

• 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.

• No Quick Fix For Local Roads In Yorkshire & Humberside, Reports ALARM Survey

  Road users in Yorkshire & Humberside should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads, despite a reported increase in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey report.