A Parish Poll was demanded at a meeting of electors of Whitby Parish (Whitby Town Council area) held on Thursday 12 May 2022. Two questions were proposed and agreed, and a poll was held on Monday 13th June to pose the following questions to all electors of Whitby Parish:
- Should all new build and additional housing in Whitby Parish be restricted to full time local occupation as a primary residence only and forever (in perpetuity)?
- Do you want to stay in the same area committee as Scarborough in the new North Yorkshire unitary council?
Note : The Poll was called by electors of the parish at a Town Assembly NOT by Whitby Town Council.
Result
The results of the poll were declared just before midnight by the Returning Officer, as follows:
Total electorate: 10,072, total papers verified: 2,288, total rejected votes: 71, turnout: 22.72%
- YES : 2111 (93.0%)
- NO : 157 (7.0%)
- YES : 253 (11.3%)
- NO : 1982 (88.7%)
Comment by Whitby Community Network
The poll results clearly demonstrate the strength of feeling in the local community on these two issues. We trust that our elected councillors will take note and take action. Thanks to all the people who helped to make the poll happen – to all the voters who turned out in person – and to all the staff who took part in the late night count.
