Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Could a School Train Help Esk Valley Students Get to Whitby School?

  There are calls to reinstate a school train service to help pupils from the Esk Valley get to Whitby School.

• Mayor Takes Charge of Key Government Funding for York and North Yorkshire

  Mayor David Skaith has assumed responsibility for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for York and North Yorkshire, which will bring £8.7m to the region.

• Yorkshire Coast Housebuilder Wins 5 Star Customer Satisfaction Award for Record 16th Year

  Local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

• Antisocial Behaviour Down Across North Yorkshire

  North Yorkshire Police say they've reduced antisocial behaviour significantly over the past year.

• New Services Mean Four-Day Week For North Yorkshire Bin Workers

  A four-day working week is to be implemented for refuse workers across North Yorkshire as part of a harmonisation of waste services.

• Second Home Win Since November Keeps Whitby Town Safe For Now

  With all their rivals picking up points, the Blues needed all three points, at home, on Saturday.

• North Yorkshire Health Chief Hopes Smoking is Drifting Away

  A recent survey of children in years 2, 6, 8 and 10 in North Yorkshire has brought some encouraging news.

• Yorkshire Coast Potholes Make Pain Clinic Journey "Too Painful"

  Scarborough and Whitby’s MP tells parliament about the impact potholes are having on local peoples lives.

• Why the Yorkshire Coast is a Window into the Future as Ageing Population Takes Hold

  The Yorkshire Coast is currently experiencing a demographic trend that experts believe offers a glimpse into the future for the wider North Yorkshire region: a significantly ageing population.

• Concerns Over Proposed Cayton Housing Development

  Plans for a significant housing development on the Yorkshire Coast have prompted concerns from local councillors regarding infrastructure and services.

• Scarborough and Yorkshire Coast Positioned for Boost from Offshore Wind and Tourism

  The Yorkshire Coast, including areas around Scarborough and Whitby, could see significant benefits from the burgeoning offshore wind industry and a coordinated approach to tourism, according to the Chief Executive of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

• Repairs Proposed for Grade-II Listed Scarborough Spa

  Scarborough Spa’s Sun Court and Sun Suite could be renovated and repaired with new doors and windows as part of a plan by North Yorkshire Council.