Current regeneration projects

Below are details of projects the Project Development Team are currently progressing:

Mere & Oliver's Mount Country Park Proposals

The Mere, Scarborough. The masterplan and feasibility study to map out the possible future of the Mere and Oliver’s Mount area is now complete. Scarborough Borough Council and consultants TEP have been working over the past year to bring together a series of public consultations and investigations into an overall masterplan.

The resulting plan aims to provide a mix of natural space, woodland meadows, walks, cycle trails and bridleways, visitor centre and passive water sports provision i.e. angling and rowing. The plan also identifies areas for commercial type development opportunities i.e. possible creation of an extreme sports centre, hotel and eco lodges to support the community element.

A report to the Councils Cabinet will be prepared in early spring to outline steps to drive the project forward and obtain authority to start the work needed to secure the investment to deliver the scheme.

Cllr Derek Bastiman: Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Strategic Planning and Community Development said:

"Our aim from the outset has been to bring the Mere and Oliver’s Mount back into popular use and secure the future of one of Scarborough’s finest but under-utilised assets.

This is the first step in what will inevitably be a medium to long-term project. The masterplan forms the platform from which the scheme can be progressed and funding and development partners can be engaged.

I would like to express my sincere thanks for all those stakeholders and members of the public who have contributed to the consultations for their valued input".

For further information, or to comment, please contact the project manager Alex Richards by email at alex.richards@scarborough.gov.uk

Whitby Marina

This project will see the development of Whitby’s upper harbour area in a bid to develop and diversify the economic, leisure and cultural offerings the town has to offer.

The scheme will provide over 40 new pontoon berths in the river Esk for both resident and visiting leisure craft and provide much needed improvements to facilities.

Additionally, the area will benefit from rock revetment works to the river bank and landscaping around the marina.

Details on how to apply for a berth can be found on the boat moorings page.

Progress

Investment of over £2.1m has now been undertaken at Whitby Marina.

With funding coming from Scarborough Borough Council, Yorkshire Forward and ERDF, it has been possible to provide new pontoon berthing and upgraded leisure boat facilities; rock revetment works to secure the river bank; the creation of new access bridges and walkways and most recently the completion of a new Marina User Building and public toilet facilities.

The Borough Council would like to offer its thanks to all those stakeholders and residents who came together to work with us and the partner agencies in delivering this project.

Work is currently ongoing to provide WiFi coverage throughout the upper harbour.