Now rebranded as the Plan for Neighbourhoods, this programme will channel around £20 million into Scarborough over the next ten years. Additionally, the Plan for Neighbourhoods has been broadened to include the following key themes:
- cohesion
- education and opportunity
- health and wellbeing
- housing
- regeneration, high streets and heritage
- safety and security
- transport
- work, productivity and skills
Further information on the programme can be found on the government website here.
At the centre of this programme will be a Neighbourhood Board, working in partnership with ourselves to drive growth by improving the physical and social infrastructure of the community and deliver tangible improvements to the everyday lives of these communities.
The board, with ourselves, will be responsible for producing a ten-year Neighbourhood Plan for Scarborough, setting out the activity that will be pursued to achieve the three strategic objectives of the programme:
- thriving places
- stronger communities
- taking back control
A Scarborough Town Board, established in 2020, was created to oversee the successful implementation of the Town Investment Plan and projects within the Scarborough Town Deal programme.
With the introduction of the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, there is an exciting opportunity to build on the achievements of the previous programme. As the Town Deal approaches its conclusion, we aim to refresh the board by seeking applications for a new Chair to lead the Neighbourhood Board forward. Additionally, we are inviting individuals with expertise and experience in the Plan for Neighbourhoods themes to join as new board members.
Vacancies
Neighbourhood Board Chair
We are looking for an independent individual who already holds a prominent role within the town and has a genuine passion for Scarborough.
The Chair of the Neighbourhood Board will begin their role as Chair Designate, working closely with and under the guidance of the current Scarborough Town Board Chair. This arrangement will continue until the incumbent Chair's term concludes at the end of December 2025, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in leadership.
Acting as a champion for Scarborough, the Chair will provide leadership for the Neighbourhood Board, ensuring it is community-led and embedded within the local area. The position is a voluntary, strategic role and receives no renumeration for their contribution.
For further information on the skills, experience and abilities required for the position of Chair, and details on how to apply, please download the application form here (docx / 161 KB).
The closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday 9 May 2025.
Neighbourhood board members
We are seeking additional members for the Neighbourhood Board and are particularly interested in applications from individuals representing groups and organisations associated with the following themes:
- high streets
- skills
- cohesion, including youth and faith
- health and wellbeing
- transport
Board members will take on a voluntary, strategic role and will not receive remuneration for their contributions.
Members are expected to attend quarterly, in-person board meetings. During the initial development phase of the Neighbourhood Plan, meetings may take place more frequently and could be conducted virtually. Board members are also strongly encouraged to actively participate in and support community engagement events and activities.
Additionally, members will be required to complete a register of interests form and adhere to the Neighbourhood Board's terms of reference and code of conduct.
View the Neighbourhood Board's terms of reference here
View the Neighbourhood Board's code of conduct here
To apply for a position on the board, please complete the application form available here (docx / 160 KB).
The closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday 9 May 2025.