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• Businesses Urged To Open Toilets As Scarborough Faces Public Convenience Shortage

  Local businesses in Scarborough are being asked to allow the public to use their facilities as the town centre grapples with a lack of public toilets ahead of the busy tourist season.

• Visit England Director Urges Yorkshire Coast Residents To Become Local Tourists

  The Director of VisitEngland is calling on residents to support the Yorkshire Coast's visitor economy by exploring local attractions during English Tourism Week.

• Interactive Enhancements Plan For Historic Building That Is 'Gateway To Whitby Heritage'

  A £125,000 funding bid aims to repurpose Whitby's historic Grade II* Listed Old Town Hall into a vibrant community and heritage venue.

• Scarborough Green Party Hits Out at Water Minister's 'Credulous Attitude' Following Visit

  The Scarborough and Whitby Green Party has strongly criticised Water Minister Emma Hardy's response to Yorkshire Water's pollution plans, demanding an end to water privatisation amid ongoing concerns over local bathing water quality.

• Mayor Praises Adult Skills and Local Talent During Scarborough TEC Visit

  David Skaith, Mayor of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, visited Scarborough TEC to witness how adult learners on the Yorkshire Coast are developing essential skills for new careers and supporting the regional economy.

• 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.