- The Scarborough Rundown
- Posts
- West Pier Backlash, Storm Chaos & a Hotel You’ll Want to Book Fast
West Pier Backlash, Storm Chaos & a Hotel You’ll Want to Book Fast
🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Sue W
August 03, 2025
In partnership with
Hey Scarborough! Here's What’s Happening This Week!
Things are heating up - politically and meteorologically. Councillors are pushing back on the council's £1.8 million "patch job" at West Pier, calling for a long-term vision for the harbour. It's sparking some strong local opinions.
Then there's Storm Floris, which is heading our way with up to 70mph winds. A yellow Met Office warning is in place for Scarborough and Whitby, so brace yourself for rough seas and possible travel disruptions.
Need a break from it all? Elmbank Hotel in York is offering 20% off for a limited time. It's a boutique beauty with art nouveau flair - ideal for a late summer escape.
Scroll on for local stories, upcoming events, and more coast-to-city picks. 👇
Institutional-Grade Opportunities for HNW Investors
Long Angle is a private, vetted community connecting high-net-worth entrepreneurs and executives with institutional-grade alternative investments. No membership fees.
Access top-tier opportunities across private equity, credit, search funds, litigation finance, energy, hedge funds, and secondaries. Leverage collective expertise and scale for better terms.
Invest alongside pensions, endowments, and family offices. With $100M+ invested annually, secure preferential terms unavailable to individual investors.
📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
⚓ Councillors challenge £1.8m West Pier fix, demand bigger vision
Local councillors are calling for answers after the council approved a 10-year patch-up job for Scarborough’s harbour wall without fully exploring long-term alternatives. Full story
🌬️ Storm Floris warning: 70mph winds and chaos predicted for the Yorkshire coast
The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for Scarborough and Whitby as unseasonal gales could damage property, disrupt travel and knock out power next week. See details
🛏️ Looking for a York Stay with Style? This 20% Off Deal Might Help
If you’re heading to York and fancy staying somewhere with a bit of character, Elmbank might be just the spot. It's a boutique hotel with stunning Nouveau design touches. Book
👑 Scarborough mayor’s regalia bill tops £10,000 - but officials say it’s justified
The town’s new council insists the estimated cost includes insurance and historic valuation, despite controversy over civic spending and national scrutiny. More
🎫 Out of inspiration for the holidays?
The York City Pass might be just what you need. You get access to loads of kid-friendly places like York's Chocolate Story, DIG, the Railway Museum, & the Viking Centre. More
🎧 SoulKandi Reunion Party returns to Scarborough for Bank Holiday blowout
After a long break, Snowys Bar is bringing back the legendary SoulKandi party this August with DJs Jai Cortez and Alex Carter, a strictly limited VIP offer, and big demand expected. Read more
News you’re not getting—until now.
Join 4M+ professionals who start their day with Morning Brew—the free newsletter that makes business news quick, clear, and actually enjoyable.
Each morning, it breaks down the biggest stories in business, tech, and finance with a touch of wit to keep things smart and interesting.
🎪 Staxtonbury Festival confirms 2026 dates with music, camping, and family fun
The much-loved Staxtonbury Festival returns July 16-20 with live acts, food, glamping, a kids zone, and plenty to kick off the school holidays just outside Scarborough. More
🚧 Council blasted for ‘cloth-eared’ plan to fill in Whitby’s cliff lift
With nearly 5,000 petition signatures and support from local leaders, pressure is mounting to stop the council’s £600,000 plan to permanently infill the town’s iconic cliff lift. Full story
🌒 York After Dark - An Award-Winning Tour with a Twist
If you like your history with a bit of drama and dark humour, you might enjoy this after-dark walk through York. Expect gory tales & a few laughs. More here
💷 North Yorkshire cafés hit with triple fee hike for pavement seating
The cost of putting out café tables will rise to £400 from August, with council leaders calling it "good value" while CAMRA warns the move could threaten local pubs. See details
🍻 Historic Whitby pub wins approval to expand patio despite safety objections
The Middle Earth Tavern has been granted permission for an 18sqm patio extension after reducing its plan, though disability advocates raised concerns over access and crowding. Read on
🧵 Kaleidoscopic rag doll joins Freddie Gilroy in quirky art festival twist
A surreal textile sculpture has popped up beside Scarborough’s iconic North Bay statue as part of a psychedelic mixed media exhibition that’s turning heads. Read more
Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue
🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.
Got a local event to share?
Use the link below to submit it.
Enter your email address and use the code we send you to log in.
Only the sections marked with a star MUST be filled in; the rest are optional.
For a free listing, check the box at the bottom of the promotions page.
Please submit 7 days before the event date.
Mon, 4th Aug
11:00 🎼 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - The Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa
11:00 🏊 Swim Safe (Ages 7-14) - North Bay Beach, Scarborough
14:00 🧘 Shuttleworth Yoga - Esplanade, Scarborough
14:00 🧘♂️ Tai Chi Class - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
18:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:00 🌊 Beach Yoga and Swim - Hunmanby Gap Beach
19:00 💃 LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:45 🎶 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa
20:00 🎻 Folk Club: Live Music - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Tue, 5th Aug
All Day 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-in Session - YCEC, Scarborough
11:00 🎼 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Scarborough Spa, Sun Court Enclosure
13:15 🧵 Community Sewing Group - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
14:00 👢 Beginners Line Dancing Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
18:00 🌊 Tuesday Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey
18:00 🏑 Beach Hockey - South Bay Beach, Scarborough
18:00 🎱 Bingo Night - The Turks Head, Scarborough
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Open Mic & Pool Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Wed, 6th Aug
All Day 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
10:00 🎨 Pop-Up Art Studio - The Shakespeare, Scarborough
10:30 ✂️ Adult Crafting Club - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:00 💃 Traditional Circle Dance - St. James Church Hall, Scarborough
11:00 🎼 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Scarborough Spa, Sun Court Enclosure
14:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont's Music - Scarborough Spa, Suncourt Enclosure
18:00 🛶 Beginners Paddling Course - Wykeham Lakes, Scarborough
18:00 🥊 Blitz Combat Cardio - Typhon Martial Arts, Scarborough
19:00 ❓ Quiz Night & Rollover Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🎩 The Magic Mike Summer Show - Scarborough Spa
19:30 💃 Salsa Dance Class - St James' Community Arts Centre, Scarborough
19:45 🎶 Gala Night Concert - The Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa
20:00 🎷 Scarborough Jazz Night - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
20:30 📚 Wednesday Quiz Night - Craft Bar, Scarborough
Thu, 7th Aug
10:30 💃 Howard Beaumont's Coffee Dance - Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa
11:00 🧵 Wonderful Weaving - Scarborough Art Gallery
13:30 🧶 Wonderful Weaving - Scarborough Art Gallery
15:00 🚢 Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
18:00 🧘 LoveFit Lite - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
19:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎱 Free Pool Thursdays - CPFA, Cayton
19:00 🎸 Rock Night - The Rammy, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Music: Alastair James - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
20:30 ❓ Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough
Future Events
🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our EVENTS PAGE features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough. Sue | Editor | The Scarborough Rundown |  |
Want to get in touch?
For feedback, local stories, or questions, reply to this email. We'd love to hear from you!
How did you like this issue of The Scarborough Rundown? |
💡 Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this email are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission, which helps keep this newsletter free for readers like you!