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The Big Community Collective Switch 2018
The Big Community Collective Switch 2018
We're always being advised to look for the best energy deals out there, but changing suppliers can mean hassle and uncertainty. This is why Scarborough Borough Council has been promoting the Big Community Switch Scheme.
What is the Big Community Switch Scheme?
The scheme harnesses the combined purchasing power of the community to gain the best deal out there... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:54 by Lisa
Whitby Christmas Festival and Market 16 – 18 November 2018
Last chance to book your Market Stall
Great excitement is building around this year's Whitby Christmas Festival, which takes place 16 – 18th November.
At the heart of the festival is the wonderful Christmas Market, with a spectacular range of stalls.
"We have had a fabulous show of interest in the Market this year, with many local artists and artisan businesses booking a stall as well as many tasty... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:04 by Pamela Dobson
COST BENEFIT TO RESIDENTS OF WHITBY TOWN COUNCIL’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FOOTBRIDGE TO THE EAST PIER EXTENSION
The Town Council were recently faced with the following situation after being approached by Scarborough Borough Council. After careful consideration Option 3 was agreed to be the option with the best cost benefit to residents.
1.Whitby town council do not contribute to replacement of footbridge to the East Pier extension - outcome footbridge is not replaced even though residents have been asking for... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:51 by Pamela Dobson
First World War project “Out of the Darkness” needs you.
Thanks to National Lottery players, Whitby Town Council is running a National Lottery funded project "Out of the Darkness", to commemorate the Centenary of the ending of the First World War.
We are now looking for local people to help us with this project. We will be exploring the heritage of the First World War through the lives of people living at the time and through the impact of the war on clothing... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:59 by Roger Kilshaw
“Out of the Darkness”
National Lottery support for Whitby Town Council's project to mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War
Whitby Town Council is delighted to have received a National Lottery grant of £7,700 for "Out of the Darkness", a project to commemorate the Centenary of the ending of the First World War.
Awarded through the Heritage Lottery Fund's First World War: then and now programme, this project... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:00 by Lisa
Consultation on Whitby Dog Control Area
Consultation Subject: Dog Control Public Space Protection Order
Consultation End Date: 14th October 2018
Scarborough Borough Council introduced a Public Space Protection Order covering where and how dogs can be exercised throughout the Borough in 2018. To ensure our restrictions best reflect public and Council wishes for the area, we are reviewing the order and giving people the chance to comment and... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:41 by Pamela Dobson
Whitby Christmas Festival Launch 7th August 2 p.m Dock End
Whitby Christmas Festival Launch
Whitby Town Council will be launching their plans for this year's spectacular Christmas Festival with a visit from Santa and a stall at Dock End in the town centre at 2pm on Tuesday 7th August.
Councillor Phil Trumper, chair of the Town Council Events committee will be on hand, along with the festival team, to chat to visitors about the event, hand out flyers and promote... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:53 by Pamela Dobson
Consultation- Removal of existing Whitby Cumulative Impact Zone
Please see consultation from SBC below - the recommendation to remove the existing Cumulative Impact Zone from Whitby will be discussed by the Town Council at their meeting on Tuesday 7th August.
Review of the SBC Cumulative Impact Assessment 2018 - 2021
Consultation Period: 15 June 2018 to 10 August 2018
A Cumulative Impact Assessment helps to inform the Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:22 by Pamela Dobson
Whitby Hospital Redevelopment - Open Event 14th August 2018
Whitby Hospital re-development plans to launch at open event after planning application submitted.
Posted: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:32 by Pamela Dobson
Market Place Toilets re-open after major refurbishment
Councillor Rebecca Pearson re-opened the Market Place Toilets following major refurbishments on Thursday 12th July 2018. Danfo the Town Council's contractors have done an amazing job and our thanks go to all who have been involved. The Town Council have been running the toilets in Whitby with Danfo since 1st July 2017 and this marks the completion of the first project to bring Whitby's toilets up to... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:03 by Pamela Dobson
