Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Police Appeal After Two Teenagers Are Injured By Fireworks In Scarborough

  The incident in South Bay saw one 18-year old suffer injuries to his hand, with the other, also 18, suffering a facial injury.

• Council Accepts First Tranche of Scarborough's £19.5 Million Regeneration Fund

  North Yorkshire Council has formally accepted the initial funding instalment of the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods (PfN) programme for Scarborough, just weeks before the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board submits its comprehensive strategy for the ten-year investment.

• Scarborough Residents Demand Regeneration, Safety and Inclusion from £19.5m Investment

  A major community engagement exercise has revealed that Scarborough residents want the £19.5 million allocated through the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods to be prioritised for town centre regeneration, improving health, and increasing safety

• New Head for North Yokshire's Children and Young People Services

  New director aims to make North Yorkshire ‘the best place’ for children, families and young people to live and grow up

• Former Yorkshire Coast School Sites Put Forward for Housing Consideration

  North Yorkshire Council is making 47 parcels of land it owns available for consideration for inclusion in the new Local Plan, with the potential to accommodate up to 10,000 new dwellings across the region.

• New Scarborough Training Course to Bridge Gap Between Civilians and Armed Forces Community

  Organisations along the Yorkshire Coast working with former armed forces personnel are being offered specialist training designed to foster better understanding and engagement with the military community.

• Scarborough Rugby Club Proposes Major ‘Centenary Transformation’

  Scarborough Rugby Union FC has submitted plans for a major ‘centenary transformation’ with upgraded pitches and padel courts.

• Scarborough Exhibition Puts Ballet’s Black Trailblazers into the Spotlight

  The untold stories of Britain’s black ballet dancers are centre stage in a touring exhibition culminating in Scarborough.

• "Good" Rating for Eastfield Care Home in First Inspection

  The Cayton View Care Home near Scarborough has received a ‘good’ rating in its first inspection since opening.

• Scarborough Town Council Seeks Assistant Clerk

  Scarborough Town Council is recruiting for an assistant town clerk with a salary of up to £33,000, depending on qualifications.

• Newby ‘Unacceptable’ Housing Plan Rejected for Second Time

  North Yorkshire Council has rejected a second ‘unacceptable’ proposal for a new residential property and the demolition of an existing building at a site near Scarborough.

• Major Investment Approved for Whitby and Pickering Leisure Centres

  North Yorkshire Council has granted approval in principle for substantial investment in leisure facilities across the region, identifying Whitby Leisure Centre and Ryedale Swim and Fitness (Pickering) as key sites set to be transformed into Active Well Being Hubs.

• Organised Firework Displays Taking Place on the Yorkshire Coast

  Emergency services and a leading safety charity are urging Yorkshire Coast residents to attend organised fireworks displays rather than hosting potentially dangerous celebrations at home.

• Parents Lay Bare SEND Crisis at Scarborough Protest

  Families gathered outside Scarborough town council offices on Monday 3rd November 2025 as part of a powerful national awareness movement called "Every Pair Tells a Story".

• Rainbow Centre Launches £10,000 Christmas Appeal to Support Scarborough Families

  The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has officially launched its annual Christmas Appeal, with the ambitious goal of raising £10,000 to assist individuals and families in the area facing hardship during the festive season.

• Seaweed Study Suggests Scalby Beck is to Blame for Poor Bathing Water Quality in Scarborough

  North Yorkshire Council is backing further investigation into Scalby Beck in light of "compelling" expert evidence that it could be significantly impacting bathing water quality in Scarborough’s North and South Bays.