15/05/2026
📣 Pride in Place Board Unveils First Wave of Projects for Scarborough…
The Scarborough Neighbourhood Board has confirmed the first wave of projects proposed for investment through the Pride in Place programme, marking a major step forward in delivering long term improvements across Scarborough.
The Board has identified seven priority projects following extensive public consultation and community engagement involving more than 1,294 responses from local residents, businesses and organisations, alongside wider engagement activity including Let’s Talk Scarborough, which involved more than 1,600 participants.
The projects are designed to support regeneration, improve wellbeing, strengthen
community activity and create a cleaner, safer and more welcoming town for residents and visitors alike.
The proposed first phase includes projects focused on:
•Regeneration and leisure investment within the former Brunswick Shopping Centre
•Improvements to accessibility and facilities at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
•Town centre enhancement through the Sprucing Up Scarborough initiative
•A year-round programme of cultural and community events under the Scarborough Fair banner
•Dedicated men’s wellbeing and support initiatives for local people
•Youth engagement and opportunity programmes designed to inspire young people
•Community grant funding to support local organisations, voluntary organisations and
grassroots projects
The Scarborough Neighbourhood Board has led the development and prioritisation of the programme locally, working with community representatives, businesses, organisations and elected members to identify projects capable of delivering meaningful long-term benefits for the town.
Following the public consultation process, the Board also changed the project assessment and voting approach so that public feedback carried the majority weighting when determining the final priorities. The aim was to ensure the projects being put forward reflected the views and priorities of local residents as strongly as possible.
The proposed projects will now be considered by North Yorkshire Council Executive
Committee on Tuesday May 26th as part of the process required to unlock early delivery
funding ahead of formal government funding release.
Chair of the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board, Heath Samples, said:
“Pride in Place is a locally led programme designed to deliver practical, visible and
lasting improvements for Scarborough over the next decade.
“From the outset, it was important that local people had a genuine voice in helping shape the priorities for the town. That is why the Board changed the voting and assessment process so that public feedback carried the greatest weighting in determining which projects moved forward.
“These projects reflect what residents told us matters most — improving the town centre, supporting community wellbeing, creating opportunities for young people and helping restore pride and confidence across Scarborough.
“This is only the beginning. As projects move forward, the Board will continue engaging
directly with residents, businesses and community organisations so people can clearly see the progress being made and the opportunities available to get involved.”
Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, said:
“Pride in Place is the Government’s flagship communities programme because it puts
local people front and centre.
“Scarborough belongs to the people who live here, and Scarborians know better than
anyone what will make it thrive.
“That’s why this Labour Government was clear that building even more pride in Scarborough should start with them.
“Through the Pride in Place public consultation, local residents were given a proper voice in where the money should be directed, helping to shape a long-term vision for the town, drive regeneration, and make Scarborough an even better place to live, work and grow up.
“These projects have been identified by the people of Scarborough as being what the
town needs. People can be reassured that this is Government money, coming directly to
Scarborough, being spent on the things the people who live here want.
“The Neighbourhood Board which oversees Pride in Place, is completely separate from
the Town Board.
“These exciting, transformational projects will lift our spirits and no matter who runs North Yorkshire Council, these priorities will not change because NYC are not making
the decisions.
“This is about the Government showing its trust in local people, backing their ambition, and giving Scarborough the power to shape its own future.”
The Pride in Place programme will deliver investment into Scarborough over the next 10 years, supporting projects that improve public spaces, encourage investment, strengthen communities and help drive long-term regeneration.
Further updates will be issued directly by the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board as
projects progress.
