there's an exhibition in St Laurence's Church Rooms It will feature the stories of 15 of the 16 men from Newby and Scalby who gave their lives in WW2 The story of a little girl who was evacuated to Scalby from London will feature along with the wartime log book of a Scalby Scout camp information about a Spitfire crash in Scalby and how the area celebrated VE Day The Scarborough and Whitby area planning committee has been recommended to reject the installation of uPVC window frames at St Laurence Church Hall in Scalby The circa late 19th-century church hall was originally constructed as a school and was extended by a flat roof extension on its southeast elevation in the 1930s which councillors have been asked to block seeks the replacement of 11 windows with uPVC frames and double-glazed units within both the original section and the later rendered extensions of the building The existing windows are timber and metal framed casements No objections were made by Newby and Scalby Town Council but North Yorkshire Council’s conservation officer said the scheme would have a negative impact on the conservation area The site is bound to the northeast by the churchyard and beyond this is the Grade II* listed building of St Laurence Church that sits on higher ground than the site The conservation officer said: “The site has historic “The application site also has aesthetic value as a solidly built stone building with historic windows that add to the character and appearance of the Scalby conservation area.” the main area of concern was that the uPVC frames would be thicker than the existing metal framing sections Officers said that “in terms of the existing windows the slim section metal glazing bars are characteristic of the age of construction and the inter-war architectural style” They added that “a modern material in combination with the historic fabric would detract from the aesthetic quality of the historic building” and the wider conservation area The Scarborough and Whitby area planning committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the proposal which has been recommended for refusal This is the Coast is committed to providing a daily local news service for the Yorkshire Coast We are a small locally owned and operated business which employs professional journalists and reporters We do not receive any public funding or grants and we are entirely funded by our local commercial operations We enjoy fabulous support from local businesses who work with us on their advertising and marketing campaigns fact checked local news coverage is significant If you appreciate what This is the Coast does and would like to help support our journalism please consider supporting us on a monthly basis today A small contribution from all our readers would really help support independent journalism for the Yorkshire Coast An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS The force have increased the number of people charged or cautioned in North Yorkshire has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux The 6 mile charity walk starts and ends at The Plough Inn Scalby The route includes refreshment breaks for ½ a pint of bitter lager or squash at 4 pubs on the route The Three Jolly Sailors (Burniston) The Blacksmiths Arms (Cloughton) and The Oak Wheel (Burniston) The route has been changed in 2023 to avoid two road crossing and more use of the old railway line (Cinder Track) from Station Lane in Cloughton to Lancaster Way in Scalby Michael Whiteley is one of the organisers: You can enter on line at https://shorturl.at/T4Gqg or on the day at The Plough from 8.45am It costs £15 for adults (£17 on the day) and £5 for under 18s (£6 on the day) Dogs are welcome for free and they get treats provided by Four Oaks Pet Supplies The popular walking event takes in a number of pubs along its six-mile route Michael says it's not all about walking: The route also includes a fancy dress parade and walkers can visit four pubs on the route - The Three Jolly Sailors (Burniston) “We are delighted to be nominated as one of their charities at this very much-loved event “The event attracts lots of people who want to stretch their legs “Our team works within the local community offering a wide variety of programmes and projects that cater to different age groups and needs all with the aim of increasing wellbeing furniture restoration to art sessions and one to one support Futureworks helps develop people’s confidence skills and achievements with support and guidance at every step of the way We help make a difference in people’s lives by finding their self-worth increasing their skills and knowledge and by opening new opportunities that they often feel are out of reach.” “People can sign up for the walk ahead of the day itself via the Scalby Fair website https://scalbyfair.org.uk/category/scalby-walk-2025/  or turn up at the Plough Scalby Walk charges a participation fee for adults and children taking part The walk has taken place since 1959 and is held on Easter Monday Over £37,000 has been donated to good causes over the decades.  North Yorkshire Council’s executive will next week (Tuesday February 18) consider proposals to lease out part of the former Lower Graham School site on Lady Edith’s Drive to enable the possible relocation and rebuilding of Scalby School by the Department for Education Scalby School is currently operating from Fieldstead Crescent with separate playing fields It accommodates around 1,000 pupils aged between 11 and 16 and is run by a multi-academy trust It is the only school in North Yorkshire to be affected by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) issues which was discovered in September 2023 and most pupils continue to learn in temporary classrooms North Yorkshire Council has offered a former secondary school site which is currently part occupied by Springhead Sixth-Form School to the Department of Education (DfE) after it announced plans to rebuild the RAAC-hit school It covers approximately 7.01 hectares and is located towards the west of Scarborough which means if the rebuild plans are approved by the DfE the new Scalby School will be relocated just over one kilometre from the existing site The move is part of the Government’s school rebuilding programme resulting in a significant investment subject to a feasibility study Whilst there are some challenges to overcome all parties are working constructively to try and deliver a positive outcome for communities North Yorkshire Council’s deputy leader and executive member for finance and resources “Given the site’s previous educational use the location selected is ideal and this is an exciting investment for the school “The DfE is at the feasibility stage of the project and while completion of that will take time regular updates will be shared to keep everyone informed of the stages of the development “We would like to stress Springhead Sixth-Form School will not be affected by the proposals and will continue to operate from its part of the site it’s too early to comment on timescales or confirm what will happen to the existing Scalby School site as well as the current school’s playing fields.” has been working with Knottingley-based Delta for the past 10 months and has now received Department for Education approval to merge formally “The negotiation and securing of land for our new secondary school building is not just about bricks and mortar—it represents a renewed commitment to the future of our young people In a coastal town where opportunities can be limited this project offers a beacon of hope and a promise of better educational outcomes “This new facility will provide our students with the resources empowering them to reach their full potential and shaping the future of our community for generations to come North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for education The proposed site swap, approved in principle by North Yorkshire Council is intended to facilitate the construction of a new which has been partially decommissioned due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) The DfE has committed to rebuilding Scalby School as part of the National School Rebuilding Programme.  approved in principle by North Yorkshire Council would transfer part of the former Lower Graham School site to the Coast and Vale Learning Trust in exchange for the current Scalby School site once the new school is operational Local councillor John Ritchie has voiced concerns regarding the potential impact on the sports clubs that use the Lower Graham site the site is already well used by local clubs Councillor Ritchie says the site is already used by "hundreds of families" and provides activities including a "football development school for 3 to 16 year olds" as well as netball leagues and badminton activities He's concerned that these groups could be left without a home if the development proceeds and wants the groups involved to be consulted on the proposals North Yorkshire Council's corporate director for children's services acknowledged the worries of existing leaseholders and the work they have done Stuart Carlton offered assurances that conversations will occur in the future depending on where the feasibility study concludes and said that there is no guarantee that the feasibility study will conclude that the Lower Graham site is right location for the new Scalby School The council will grant a 125-year lease at a peppercorn rent to the Coast and Vale Learning Trust conditional upon the certainty that the new school will be delivered Scalby School has been in a difficult predicament for the last two years after a survey identified Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the existing Scalby School building in August 2023 leading to the decommissioning of most of the building The school is currently operating in a mix of the current building alongside temporary classroom units Scalby School accommodates around 1,000 pupils aged between 11 and 16 and is run by a multi-academy trust The DfE has committed to rebuilding Scalby School as part of the National School Rebuilding Programme North Yorkshire Council's Executive Member for Education says that the rebuilding project is of such a scale that re-development within the existing Scalby School boundary is not a viable option The Scalby school site is owned by the council and currently leased to the Coast and Vale Learning Trust The plan involves the transfer of part of the former Lower Graham School site located approximately 1.1km (0.7 miles) away to the Coast and Vale Learning Trust in exchange for the current Scalby School site once the new school is operational The lease is conditional upon certainty that the new school will be delivered The council also owns the former Lower Graham School site which extends to approximately 7.01 hectares (17.32 acres) The site has been largely non-operational since September 2017 when the services run by the school were consolidated onto the adjoining Graham School site Part of the site is currently occupied by Springhead Sixth Form which will not be affected by the proposals..  the proposed site swap will provide a site for a new purpose-built modern school to replace Scalby School and bring significant investment from the DfE in North Yorkshire education the current Scalby School site will revert to the council Local councillor John Ritchie has welcomed the plan: Councillor Annabel Wilkinson says what would happen to the old Scalby School site will be determined at a later date The corporate director for children's services said the decision to approve the land swap deal in principle is just a first step and that a full planning application will be required before any new school can be built The council says it believes that the proposals align with its priority to ensure sufficient school places in the right locations of the right quality The site will be made available to the Coast and Vale Learning Trust by way of a standard academy lease for 125 years at a peppercorn rent The proposed lease is conditional on the Secretary of State granting consent for the disposal of the current Scalby School site The council says it will seek the consent to dispose of and change the use of the Scalby School site Deputy leader and executive member for finance and resources “We would like to stress Springhead Sixth-Form School will not be affected by the proposals and will continue to operate from its part of the site “We will endeavour to work with all stakeholders to ensure this project is delivered in a timely manner and remains focused on the interests of our local coastal community.” The former Lower Graham School site at Raincliffe has been used for local community sports teams since 2017 The site is owned by North Yorkshire Council but managed by Hawkes Health Fitness & Coaching Last month the council agreed to a proposed land swap plan with the the Coast and Vale Learning Trust which would see Scalby School move into a new purpose built building on the Lower Graham Site. The move is intended to facilitate the construction of a new modern school to replace the existing Scalby School The new school build would be funded by the Department for Education If it goes ahead that move could leave the sports clubs that are currently using the Lower Graham Site without a home who manages the Raincliffe site for the local community has called for the support of local councillors to find new homes for the various sporting activities currently operating there Local councillor John Ritchie has voiced worries regarding the potential impact on these clubs stating that the site is already well used by "hundreds of families" Councillor Ritchie highlights that activities at the site include a "football development school for 3 to 16 year olds," as well as netball leagues and badminton activities He is concerned that these groups could be left without a home if the development proceeds and wants the groups involved to be consulted on the proposals Robbie Hawks has expressed his concern that the impact on sport was not adequately considered in the relocation plans.  Hawks acknowledged that the new school for Scalby is a "good thing"  but emphasised the worry surrounding sporting facilities he appealed to members of the council's Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee for their support in finding new homes for the displaced groups A response from North Yorkshire Council said: "while we can not go into detail about any commercial agreement in a public forum NYC officers will continue to work with you to try to identify alternative sites where possible We'll also arrange for our leisure service to contact you to discuss the leisure strategy for the Scarborough area the timescales associated with the school relocation are not yet To liaise with you in relation to the current agreement." North Yorkshire Council's corporate director for children's services had previously acknowledged the worries of existing leaseholders and the work they have done and offered assurances that conversations will occur in the future depending on the outcome of a feasibility study while noting that there is no guarantee the Lower Graham site is the right location for the new Scalby School conditional on the certainty that the new school will be delivered Lovell Partnerships’ proposal to delay building a bridge over Scalby Beck until the 50th home in its development at the High Mill estate in Scalby is occupied has been met with more than 60 objections The site was granted planning permission for up to 220 new homes in 2020 by the now-defunct Scarborough Council Lovell said the delay would create “a reasonable time frame for the delivery of the bridge given the requirements for approval and the construction program” But sceptical locals have raised concerns that permitting the postponement could lead to the bridge’s construction being indefinitely delayed “If this amended proposal is agreed to I would happily place a bet that the bridge will never ever be built in the certain knowledge that I would win it!” He described the proposal as “yet another disgraceful attempt by the developer to avoid installing this significant and important feature” the developer sought permission to change the plans so it would not be required to build the pedestrian cycle bridge over the Scalby Beck River “It is our firm view that [the bridge] is essential to the sustainability of the development at High Mill Farm.” “Whilst we recognise that provision of the bridge is not entirely straightforward and there are some difficulties that have been accounted for we feel it is fundamental to the original planning permission.” After councillors rejected the developer’s plan to completely scrap the bridge in 2023 Lovell Partnerships reassured residents that the existing pedestrian and cycle route from Station Road would be retained and a new “foot/cycle bridge over Scalby Beck will connect to the existing route to the south” more than 60 objections have been raised by residents and councillors with only one letter of support which did not provide any additional comments “This estate is remote with no amenities and the bridge will provide needed connections to facilities within Scarborough without having to drive “There are also a lot of children on the estate that deserve easier access routes to schools.” Coun Derek Bastiman who represents Scalby on North Yorkshire Council said he was “totally opposed to any further delay in the installation of this footbridge” and that he had been “originally sceptical about this site application and was only won over by the proposal of a connecting bridge” “I have witnessed young parents taking their children to school in the pouring rain – they have to walk up Field Lane then Station Lane then all the way down Scalby Road – not everyone has a car!” North Yorkshire Council has not set a date for deciding on the application to delay the delivery of the footpath and cycle route over Scalby Beck The award is the equivalent of the MBE for voluntary organisations and is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK Newby and Scalby library is one of 281 local charities social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to support their communities It was created in 2002 to celebrate Her Majesty The late Queen’s Golden Jubilee and was continued following the accession of His Majesty The King 2024 marks the second year of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.  Recipients are announced annually on 14th November Award winners this year are wonderfully diverse and include volunteer groups from across the UK The centre is run by a group of volunteers based at 450 Scalby Road The Library has 7 trustees and approximately 60 volunteers who have been operating the library services on behalf of North Yorkshire Council since April 2017.  As well as helping customers in the library other volunteers come in to deliver books to the housebound clean the building and do the gardening.  It hosts regular groups and special events for all ages.  The Library is supported by fundraising and by obtaining grants from both national and local organisations and businesses such as the Proudfoots Making a Difference Locally scheme the Scalby Fair Committee and the Two Ridings Community Foundation It has also received generous support for its work from the National Lottery Community Fund Representatives of the Newby and Scalby Library will received the award crystal and certificate from the Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire yesterday two volunteers from the library will attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in the Summer of 2025 along with other recipients of this year’s Award “We are absolutely delighted that our group’s work has been recognised in this way.  We work hard to provide both a library service and a welcoming space for our thriving community groups We could not have done this without the commitment and hard work of our volunteers and local people who contribute so much to support and sustain this important resource.’’ "Congratulations to the proud purple volunteers of Newby & Scalby Library especially Isobel Nixon who received the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Johanna Ropner and her deputies The Kings Award is like the MBE for charities so this is a huge honour and so well deserved!.  It was great to chat to the volunteers who make the Library far 98 year old Barbara is their oldest borrower  The afternoon was wonderful as was the cake Thank you for inviting me to your special day On the section between Scalby and Cloughton We are continuing to monitor the situation but please take care when using this route Use the ramp before the end of the path and Bagdale Road to reach the harbour leave the cycle path at the Cycle Hire Centre at Hawkser and follow Hawkser Lane all the way there You can continue on Route 1 which connects Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the east coast of England and Scotland and also forms the majority of the British section of the North Sea Cycle Route From Whitby you can continue to Redcar and from Scarborough the route travels to Bridlington We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk Sustrans accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes Walking and cycling routes change over time Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability experience and confidence levels of those in your group The Scarborough to Whitby route is part of the National Cycle Network Your donation today will help keep the Network safe and open for everyone to enjoy We’ve been working with North Yorkshire Council to improve the Cinder Track to make it easier for everyone who wants to walk Find out what we’ve done and our vision for its future Sign up now to hear more about our latest news Sustrans is committed to fundraising in a way which is legal, open, honest and respectful. Read our fundraising promise Sustrans is a registered charity in England and Wales (326550) and Scotland (SC039263) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England (1797726) at 2 Cathedral Square A multi-academy trust responsible for six North Yorkshire schools is to become part of the larger Delta Academies Trust Lady Lumley’s School in Pickering and Scarborough UTC has been working with Knottingley-based Delta for the past 10 months and had sought Department for Education approval to merge formally The news was welcomed in a joint statement by Chair of Coast and Vale John Riby and Chair of Delta Steve Hodsman “We are delighted to have received Ministerial approval for us to move forward with Coast and Vale Learning Trust joining Delta Academies Trust “Delta is a very high-performing family of schools with a national reputation for educational excellence Delta prides itself on delivering transformational change using its well-established systems and structures of support Coast and Vale was founded by Scalby School eight years ago and has since continued to evolve “Coast and Vale has embarked on a journey to deliver school improvement This is the next step in our collaboration to deliver educational excellence “The challenges for coastal regions like Scarborough the Vale of Pickering and other East Coast communities require a wider strategic solution We will gain enormously from the two Trusts joining together “The East Coast region is poised to benefit from the economic resurgence driven by the offshore renewable industry villages and residents benefit from the jobs and career opportunities this brings “We need a highly educated and talented workforce capable of taking their place in the industries of tomorrow and this calls on educational leaders to embrace a wider and more exciting and aspirant vision for our children Chief Executive Officer at Delta Paul Tarn who has fulfilled a similar role at Coast and Vale since April said it would help train existing and future staff from across the East Coast region “I think we can make a huge difference,” “Pupils and students from all our academies will benefit from the full range of resources including enhanced learning environments and access to Delta’s two outdoor education centres in the Lake District and North Yorkshire Staff will enjoy wider training and development opportunities to support them in providing the very-best education “I think this will be a fabulous time for those children and staff at the academies and the wider community Delta and its friends at Coast and Vale invite others to join a coastal revolution to transform education through the Education Exchange Initiative and we intended to embrace collaborative working via a coastal Education Exchange Centre.” Following their sell out performance at Scalby Fair in June and at Scalby Folk Festival in September The Whippets are back at the Newby and Scalby Community Hall on Scalby Road for another Ceilidh to support The Sparks Project (www.sparksproject.co.uk) Doors open at 6.45pm and the dancing starts just after 7pm Tickets are £10 or £5 for under 18s If you want to come please Email or Text Michael Whiteley Sparks Trustee Chair at m.whiteley@chaoslab.co.uk or 07957 881611 The £2.6m project will include the construction of a new 572m3 storage tank and 8.2-metre diameter segmental shaft approximately 16 metres in depth at Yorkshire Water’s pumping station off Burniston Road to hold excess wastewater flows during periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall A new section of sewer and rising main will also be constructed to transport the excess wastewater for treatment once the rainfall has passed Increasing storage in the network at Scalby Mills will slow the flow of rainfall and wastewater during heavy or prolonged rainfall events the project is expected to reduce the number of discharges into Scalby Beck by more than 80% “We are determined to play our part to improve bathing water quality at Scarborough and along the entire Yorkshire coast This project will significantly reduce discharges from our Whitby Road Bridge overflow at Scalby Mills “We’ve worked closely with North Yorkshire council throughout our planning of this project and to ensure the work can be carried out safely a public foot path that runs alongside the pumping station will be closed A signed diversion route will be in place and we apologise for any inconvenience.” “The project is part of a £180m investment across Yorkshire to reduce discharges into the region’s watercourses by April 2025 we are already planning our largest ever environmental investment between 2025 and 2030 which includes £1bn to further reduce the impact of overflows on our watercourses.” which is being carried out by Morrison Water Services The work at Whitby Road Bridge follows work starting on a £2m investment at Wheatcroft and a £870,000 project at Ravenscar to reduce the operation of storm overflows along the Yorkshire Coast Further projects are planned later this year at Ruswarp Dona Bell has been a big supporter of the Scarborough Lions She has run these evenings of Clairvoyance as a fundraiser for many years She is well known around Yorkshire and the North East Tickets are available from Lion Jackie ( 07802 833647)and Lion Angie (07860 833228) or from Let It Brie on 17 Dean Road East Yorkshire Buses say the changes aim to "boost connectivity further strengthening links within the community and surrounding areas" Service 2 – New number for service 20 - Same Route Service 2 is the new number for the current Service 20 While this bus will continue to operate on its familiar route passengers will enjoy an extended journey once it reaches Scarborough Town Centre It will now continue to the Seafront and back replacing the seafront trips previously covered by Service 8 Service 3 – New Hourly Service to Hutton Buscel The firm are introducing a new hourly service linking Scarborough and Hutton Buscel via Racecourse Road and East Ayton Operating Monday to Saturday during daytime hours this service "ensures better connections for those living in or visiting these areas" This addition has been made possible with financial support from North Yorkshire Council Service 4 – New Hourly Service to Newby via Newlands Park Drive Scarborough and Newby will now benefit from Service 4 providing a convenient option for residents and visitors alike This service will partially replace withdrawn Service 11 ensuring continued coverage in vital residential areas Service 5 – New Route to Ravenscar via Scalby Mills and the Sealife Centre Service 5 will operate between Scarborough Railway Station and Ravenscar offering a scenic ride along North Marine and Burniston Road providing easy access to the popular Sealife Centre making it a great option for both locals and tourists Service 8 – Timetable Adjustments & Extra Evening Trips Service 8 will now see slight timetable adjustments with all trips terminating at the Town Centre Trips to the seafront will now be covered by the new Service 2 East Yorkshire Buses have added extra evening trips to better serve night-time travellers North Yorkshire Council and the UK Government financially support these evening services and 10 – Enhanced Connections to Scarborough Hospital Service 10 will continue to provide an hourly link between Cayton and Scalby supplemented by Service 9 (Town Centre to Scalby) and Service 9A (Town Centre to Hospital) these services will offer up to a 15-minute frequency between Scarborough Town Centre and Scarborough Hospital and visitors to travel to and from the hospital Additional early morning and evening services have also been added with Service 9A and early and evening journeys benefiting from financial support from North Yorkshire Council and the UK Government Service 128 – Year-Round Summer Sunday Service There will be a "Significantly improved" The service which runs between Scarborough and Helmsley will now operate all year round and the service will no longer be reduced after the October half-term ensuring consistent travel options throughout the year North Yorkshire Council and the UK Government provide financial support for this Commercial Director at East Yorkshire Buses commented "Our goal at East Yorkshire Buses is to continually enhance the travel experience for our customer These service improvements reflect our commitment to meeting the needs of the wider Scarborough community by providing reliable “With invaluable support from North Yorkshire Council and the UK Government expanding services and improving accessibility across the region We’re confident these updates will make a real difference for everyone or exploring the area’s beautiful coastlines and attractions." Coast and Vale Learning Trust is celebrating the "extraordinary" rise in outcomes for pupils in its three secondary schools Filey School and Lady Lumley’s School as well as Scarborough UTC Newby and Scalby Primary School and Friarage Community Primary School Lady Lumley’s and Scalby School have seen a huge increase in the proportion of pupils gaining the higher level Filey increased by 9% and Lady Lumley’s (already well above the national average) by a further 10% This was despite the major disruption earlier in the year caused by RAAC and classrooms being unavailable for students “I am delighted to see such phenomenal improvement The percentage of children passing both English and Maths at Filey is now 62% 78% at Lady Lumley’s and 77% at Scalby The proportion gaining the higher grade 5 combined is 62% at Lady Lumley’s and 64% at Scalby the national average will probably be about 47% I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to staff and congratulations to our students at all three of our secondary schools.” “The pupils of the Coast and Vale region deserve being offered the highest standard of education These results underpin our vision for the continuing transformation of education across the region In partnership with Delta Academy Trust and the Education Exchange we aim to continue our journey of improvement in the spirit of collaboration and partnership with all our area’s schools and academies I view these latest results as a vindication of our new drive and determination to support every pupil and student Our vigorous focus on standards is simply the start and we would invite others to join our educational resurgence or as partners for the benefit of all pupils and staff The Trust believes that in driving up educational standards it will benefit local children and provide them with the skills and knowledge to progress in life Through this drive it will also help local businesses employ qualified youngsters and be a positive marker for those families who are contemplating moving to the area.” has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux.