Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Campaigners Hand In Petition Over Doubling Of Second Homes Council Tax

  Campaigners have handed a 1,000-signature petition to North Yorkshire Council demanding the suspension of the 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes.

• Reform Wins Scarborough Town Council By-Election With One Vote Majority

  Reform UK candidate Susan Rumford has narrowly secured the Castle Ward by-election for Scarborough Town Council, defeating her Labour rival by a single vote.

• Scarborough Athletic Face Final Pre-Season Test At Harrogate Town

  Scarborough Athletic will travel to recently-relegated Harrogate Town for their final pre-season friendly before the new National North campaign begins.

• Fossil Odyssey in Whitby For Yorkshire Day

  Whitby Museum will mark Yorkshire Day this year with an event celebrating the amazing range of fossils found on the North Yorkshire coast.

• Emergency Briefing at Scarborough's SJT on Saturday

  A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough on Saturday at 2.45pm, followed by a facilitated community discussion.

• Free Family Open Day At Scarborough Fire Station Promotes Community Safety

  Families are invited to a free open day at Scarborough Fire Station to meet local emergency services and community partners.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Action

  It's another busy day of cricket up and down the Yorkshire Coast.

• Income Tax And Business Rates To Fund Coastal Transport And Housing In Devolution Shake-Up

  Communities in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey will benefit from locally retained income tax and business rates as York and North Yorkshire gains unprecedented new devolution powers.

• Free Open Water Safety Sessions Will Return To Scarborough This August

  Children aged between seven and fourteen will learn vital sea survival skills as the Swim Safe programme returns to Scarborough's North Bay.

• Scarborough Hospital Faces Unprecedented Pressure Amid Hot Weather And Summer Visitors

  Scarborough Hospital is experiencing record-breaking attendances and unprecedented pressure due to a combination of hot weather and an influx of summer holidaymakers.

• Lifeguards Honoured For Saving Thousands Of Lives Over A Quarter Of A Century

  Beachgoers across North Yorkshire and the East Riding are being urged to recognise the lifesaving impact of RNLI lifeguards as the charity marks International Lifeguard Appreciation Day.

• Residents React To ‘Never Before Seen’ Pressure On Scarborough Hospital

  Scarborough Hospital is facing unprecedented pressure due to hot weather and an influx of holiday visitors, prompting residents and staff to share their experiences and call for improvements to primary care to help ease the strain.

• Community Grants Up To £1,000 Available For Scarborough And Whitby Projects

  Local community groups and charities can now apply for doubled grant funding of up to £1,000 to support safety and neighbourhood connection projects.

• New Road Signs Warn Visitors About Extreme Wildfire Risks Across North Yorkshire

  Dozens of new road signs are being deployed across North Yorkshire to help prevent devastating wildfires, as a national charity demands a complete ban on disposable barbecues.

• Gull-Proof Bins and Street Washing Plan for North Yorkshire Coast

  Gull-proof litter bins and seasonal street jet-washing will be introduced to coastal towns as part of a new approach to managing urban seabirds.

• Scarborough Councillors Clash Over 'Inability' to Deliver a Beach Toy Station

  Plans for a free beach toy library in Scarborough have been scrapped over safety and liability concerns, sparking frustration and debate among local councillors.