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Get your skates on in Scarborough this festive season

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

It’ll be a case of ‘ice to see you’ on the Yorkshire coast this winter as Scarborough gets its own ice rink for the first time.

It’s being provided as part of the Christmas ‘sparkle’ programme of seasonal events taking place across the borough.

The rink will be constructed on North Street car park in Scarborough as a way of attracting residents and visitors into the town centre.

Skating is the perfect festive activity as family fun time, a play date or just enjoying the company of friends and mates.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at OAT

Monday, 20 September 2021

Music legends Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons are bringing their hit-packed world tour to Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer.

The icons behind such timeless classics Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Rag Doll, Oh, What A Night and Big Girls Don’t Cry headline the Yorkshire coast venue on Saturday 25 June.

Tickets go on sale at 9am, Friday 24 September from the Scarborough Open Air Theatre website.

Eastfield big community clean-up

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

During The Great Big Green Week later this month, a big community clean-up will take place in Eastfield on Friday 24 September, from 9am to 1pm.

The event will be a chance for neighbours, friends and local businesses to join together to clean up the area and show the pride they have in their community.

Volunteers who can spare time to help are invited to meet at Eastfield Community Centre on High Street from 9am onwards. Everyone is welcome, no matter how much time they can spare.

MORE support for unemployed in Eastfield

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

A week of events to support unemployed and socially inactive residents of Eastfield near Scarborough will take place from Monday 20 to Friday 24 September.

The team from the MORE for Eastfield project has organised the week long roadshow to show local residents the free support available and to raise awareness of how the project is working to improve the prospects of the Eastfield community.

The events taking place are:

Community ideas for Filey regeneration

Friday, 20 August 2021

Residents and businesses in the Yorkshire coast town of Filey are being asked for their ideas on how the town should be regenerated.

The ideas will be used to develop a draft masterplan for how Filey could attract new investment in future and what the money should be spent on.

Scarborough Borough Council and Filey Town Council will work together to develop the masterplan, which will outline the town’s upcoming priorities for the next ten years.

Leader statement about the Afghanistan crisis

Friday, 20 August 2021

Our council leader has made the following statement about the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan.

Cllr Steve Siddons said:

“It is difficult to imagine what the people of Afghanistan are going through right now.

"Many have genuine concerns for their safety – and that of their families. They are fleeing persecution as a result of helping British forces.

"The UK owes them a debt of gratitude so it is right we offer help when they are at their most vulnerable.

2022 date for The Wombats at Scarborough OAT

Monday, 16 August 2021

Indie heroes, The Wombats, have revealed plans for a five-date headline UK arena tour in 2022, including a massive headline show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Thursday 26 May.

Tickets for the 8,000-capacity Yorkshire coast show go on general sale at 9am, Friday 20 August, via the Scarborough Open Air Theatre website.

As well as the arena tour, they announced their fifth studio album, Fix Yourself, Not The World, is due for release on 7 January 2022 via AWAL.

Proposals to update planning guidance about homes

Friday, 13 August 2021

We're seeking views on proposed improvements to planning guidance relating to the provision of affordable homes, and the design of new residential developments and extensions to existing homes.

The consultation is based on two draft planning documents that incorporate the proposals.

The draft document about affordable housing reflects the government’s recent introduction of a new type of affordable home, known as a ‘first home’, which allows someone to buy a home at a discount from the normal market value.

Summer holiday food grants

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Our grant scheme to support families that struggle to provide enough food for their children outside of school term time continues this summer.

Grants of up to £500 are available to organisations in the voluntary, community and faith sector that are providing food for children and families in the borough during the summer holidays.

These organisations are invited to apply for a grant to support the valuable work they do in communities throughout the borough.

Scarborough to benefit from 'green seas' bin

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Scarborough seafront has welcomed the Yorkshire coast's first ever BinForGreenSeas rubbish bin with the aim of reducing the amount of plastic ending up in the ocean.

It's being generously funded by the GreenSeas Trust which has also arranged bins in tourist destinations in Lancashire, West Sussex, Somerset and Essex. More are planned across the country.