Here you can see recent news related to the development of Whitby and District and its effect on the lives of residents. Use the “Search” mechanism on the right to find stories of relevance to the particular category you are interested in.
Action Vision Zero in York & North Yorkshire
The York and North Yorkshire campaigns for Action Vision Zero, and 20s Plenty, have launched a petition for the combined mayoral authority […]
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Whitby Parish Neighbourhood Plan is needed
On Tuesday 7th November 2023 there was a Whitby Town Council (WTC) meeting. We decided to attend, since the fact that they […]
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Town Deal : Swingbridge Pedestrianisation Consultation
The Whitby Town Deal project entitled Harbourside Public Realm Improvements and Pedestrianisation of Swing Bridge is consulting on their proposed plan, as […]
Read MoreParking : Letter to NYC
Parking issues have not been tackled in Whitby for many years, with the promise of a parking strategy review being made every […]
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Green Space : Parking is NOT Recreation
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) is not in beneficial occupation of Tuckers Field on West Cliff. NYC solely holds the land in trust […]
Read MoreCoast-to-Coast Path Consultation
The Coast-to-Coast path (the 197-mile path popularised by Wainwright) is currently being developed into a National Trail. £5.6m is being used to […]
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Talking Bins
During 2023, 19 “talking” bins appeared in various places throughout Whitby. A Whitby resident used an FOI to enquire regarding the cost […]
Read MoreTown Deal : Request for Re-examination of Projects
Following on from the result of the 6th October Town Poll, we have written to the Whitby Town Deal Board and to […]
Read MoreNYC Consultations on Housing
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) are conducting 2 consultations currently on the topic of housing. The first involves how social housing is allocated. […]
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Transport for the North?
The appalling state of transport in the Whitby District has been known about for years up here. The UK Government plans to […]
Read MoreTown Deal : Swingbridge Pedestrianisation Impact at Tin Ghaut
One of the Town Deal projects still ongoing is the “Harbourside Public Realm Improvements and Pedestrianisation of Swingbridge”. This has involved closing […]
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Town Poll : October 6th 2023
There was a Town Poll in Whitby Parish on Friday 6th October between 4:00pm and 9:00pm. The questions printed on the ballot […]
Read MoreTown Deal : Old Town Hall – planning response from the Georgian Group
One project on the Whitby Town Deal is for the Old Town Hall and Marketplace. Planning permission was granted by NYC, despite […]
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Caedmon College Access
Seemingly Caedmon College have sent out a communique to parents regarding picking up their children Dear Parent/CarerPlease note that, for health and […]
Read MoreTown Deal : Letter to Town Deal Board
We have sent a letter to the Whitby Town Deal Board regarding significant concerns that we and many Whitby residents have over […]
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