Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Taxpayer Millions At Risk In Brunswick Centre Regeneration, Warns Scarborough Mayor

  Scarborough's mayor is demanding stricter scrutiny of an £18.5 million public funding package for the Brunswick Centre redevelopment, warning that millions could be lost if the project collapses.

• PM Asked to Support Calls for a Dedicated Coastal Minister

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has asked the PM to support calls for a new Minister for Coastal Communities.

• New Faces For Neighbourhood Board as £19.5m Scarborough Investment Progresses

  A ten-year investment programme worth £19.5 million is moving into its practical phase in Scarborough, guided by six newly appointed community representatives.

• Scarborough Residents Urged To Prioritise Safety Ahead Of Bonfire Night

  Safety experts are hosting a drop-in event in Scarborough to help residents reduce firework injuries and antisocial behaviour this Bonfire Night.

• Scarborough's Brunswick Centre Redevelopment Will Take Three Years To Deliver Even With £18.5m Public Funding

  A multi-million-pound transformation of Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre into a major leisure destination will take until mid-2029 to open as complex funding and tenant agreements are negotiated ahead of building works.

• Urgent Action Demanded On Social Care Following Covid Inquiry Findings

  A Scarborough care leader has warned that social care remains dangerously vulnerable to another pandemic unless the Government acts urgently on the findings of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

• Government Says Boulby Dark Matter Experiment Would Require Additional Funding

  Ministers have confirmed that securing the prestigious XLZD dark matter experiment for the Boulby Underground Laboratory in North Yorkshire will require extra government funding beyond current budgets.

• Mayor Wants More Coastal Trains But Admits Funding Is Limited

  York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith says he wants to see further improvements to coastal rail services but is reliant on government intervention due to limited local funding.

• £18.5 Million Public Funding Package Proposed For Scarborough's Brunswick Centre Redevelopment

  North Yorkshire Council is set to consider an £18.5 million public funding package to transform Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre into a major leisure and entertainment destination.

• £7.9m Coastline Monitoring Scheme Moves Forward Despite Funding Uncertainty

  North Yorkshire Council is advancing the procurement of a £7.9 million coastal monitoring programme to prevent the loss of crucial erosion and flooding data, despite awaiting formal government funding approval.

• Yorkshire Coast Holiday Park Eyes Month-Long Season Extension

  Haven has submitted plans to open Primrose Valley Holiday Park a month earlier each year, aiming to boost winter tourism and support local jobs on the Yorkshire coast.

• Councillor Warns Scarborough Risks Becoming 'Blackpool Two Point Zero' Amid Rising Anti-Social Behaviour

  Warnings have been issued that Scarborough is taking more than its fair share of vulnerable people, leading to a rise in anti-social behaviour and concerns about the town's future.

• Yorkshire Water Say Major Upgrades Set To Dramatically Reduce Coastal Spills

  Dozens of new infrastructure projects are underway across Scarborough and Whitby to significantly reduce storm water discharges into the sea and improve local bathing waters.

• Swatted Away: Scarborough Athletic Ground The Hornets With Professional 2-0 Away Win

  Scarborough Athletic scored a goal in each half, and saved a penalty, to rise like the tide FIVE places up National League North!

• Millions In Additional Funding Secured For North Yorkshire Following Devolution Deal

  Affordable housing, improved public transport, and adult skills training will be delivered across the region as the benefits of devolution bring additional government funding to parts of the Yorkshire Coast.

• Prevention-First Approach Support Thousands and Helps Reduce Crime Across North Yorkshire

  Thousands of residents across North Yorkshire are benefiting from support services designed to prevent harm, improve wellbeing and create safer communities, according to a report presented to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel.