> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Two Months Late, Station Plans Pass - URL: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/scarborough-station-gateway-approved-alpamare-buyer/ - Published: 2026-10-11T14:04:12.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-11T14:04:12.000Z - Description: Revised plans for Scarborough's Station Gateway have been approved, two months after drop-off worries stalled them. Plus an unnamed buyer lined up for Alpamare and The Manfreds coming to the Spa Theatre. - Author: Sue - Tags: Newsletters The forecourt outside Scarborough station is about to get a lot more room. Councillors approved the revised [Station Gateway scheme](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/scarborough-station-gateway-scheme-approved-after-councillors-back-revised-plans-9276127?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) on Thursday, two months after worries about drop-offs sent it back in August. Pedestrian space nearly doubles, the taxi rank and Blue Badge bays stay put, and new seating and bus shelters arrive. Up Burniston Road, [Alpamare has a buyer lined up](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/alpamare-waterpark-buyer-lined-up-as-council-approves-99-year-parking-deal/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk). The council won't say who, only that they plan improvements and a reopening in early 2027, with the 20-space car park thrown in for 99 years at peppercorn rent. Most of the Β£9m loan that built it has already been written off. If the younger ones need something to fill the wait, Russ Walker's [rhyming picture book about a bear's day out in Scarborough](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/bear-visits-scarborough-childrens-book/) takes in the harbour, the castle and the North Bay Railway, with a bit of local history at each stop. Further up the age range, original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness bring [The Manfreds to the Spa Theatre](https://www.facebook.com/668505191972052/posts/1565785132244049) on Friday 20 November. If you get to the end, let us know what you made of it with the **thumbs-up or thumbs-down** buttons. And do **leave a comment** \- we read all of them. --- πŸ‘‰ Follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/scarboroughinsideruk) for more updates! πŸ‘‰ [Sign Up Here](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/#/portal/signup) to receive β€œThe Scarborough Insider” twice a week - it’s free! πŸ‘‰ Find out what is happening this week and beyond [on our NEW Events Page](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/events-calendar/) (now subscribers-only - just enter your email) --- [ ![Add The Scarborough Insider as a preferred source on Google](https://res.cloudinary.com/dgv7nibg/image/upload/v1790963589/google_preferred_source_badge_light_en_2x.png) ](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=scarboroughinsider.co.uk&ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) --- ## πŸ“° Scarborough Life πŸš‰ **Station Gateway Finally Gets Go-Ahead.** Revised plans for [Scarborough's Station Gateway scheme](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/scarborough-station-gateway-scheme-approved-after-councillors-back-revised-plans-9276127?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) were approved on 8 October, two months after drop-off worries stalled them. The taxi rank survives, and pedestrian space outside the station nearly doubles. πŸ’¦ **Alpamare Buyer Lined Up.** An unnamed bidder plans to reopen [Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/alpamare-waterpark-buyer-lined-up-as-council-approves-99-year-parking-deal/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) in early 2027, and would get its 20-space car park for 99 years at peppercorn rent. Most of the Β£9m loan that built it was written off. 🚑 **Quick Fix Sought for Spa Lift.** The council is exploring whether short-term repairs could safely reopen [Scarborough Spa's cliff lift](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/short-term-fixes-explored-to-reopen-scarborough-spa-cliff-lift/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) after its August closure, though a full refurbishment will probably be needed. It cost about Β£8,000 to build in 1875. 🧸 **A Bear's Tour of Scarborough.** Russ Walker's rhyming [picture book, Bear Visits Scarborough](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/bear-visits-scarborough-childrens-book/), covers the harbour, castle and North Bay Railway, with local history at each stop. Bear sees more of town than most visitors do in a week. 🎸 **The Manfreds Return to the Spa.** Original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness bring [The Manfreds' live show](https://www.facebook.com/668505191972052/posts/1565785132244049) to the Spa Theatre on Friday 20 November. Singing along to Do Wah Diddy Diddy is optional. Enjoy The Scarborough Insider? Pop us a pound to help keep it going. [Pop Us A Β£1 ](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/#/portal/support) βš“ **Whitby Maritime Hub's Tenants Still Unnamed.** [Whitby's Β£10m Maritime Hub](https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/26618992.questions-remain-tenants-whitbys-maritime-hub/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) on Endeavour Wharf should open early next year, though the council is keeping its prospective tenants under wraps. It won't even say how many are in talks. πŸ’§ **Drought Declared, But No Water Restrictions.** [Yorkshire has entered drought status](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/no-water-restrictions-planned-as-yorkshire-enters-drought-status/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) after a hot, dry summer, though Yorkshire Water says no restrictions are planned. Reservoirs sit at 42.7 per cent, ten points down on this time last year. 🏠 **Second Homes Tax Goes Under Review.** North Yorkshire's 100 per cent [council tax premium on second homes](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/north-yorkshires-second-homes-tax-to-face-scrutiny-review-9273676?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) is heading to a scrutiny committee after a campaigners' petition. Councillors want evidence it has actually returned homes to full-time use. πŸš‚ **Whitby to York Rail Revival Pitched.** As consultation on the [draft regional transport plan](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/could-reconnecting-whitby-to-york-by-rail-solve-coastal-transport-issues/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) reaches Scarborough Indoor Market on 14 October, a Whitby councillor wants the nine-mile Rillington-Pickering line rebuilt. The bus from Whitby to York takes nearly three hours. πŸ›οΈ **Calls to Raise VAT Threshold.** A Scarborough councillor [wants the VAT threshold raised](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/calls-grow-to-raise-vat-threshold-ahead-of-proposed-visitor-levy/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) to Β£120,000 ahead of a possible visitor levy of up to five per cent. Many guest houses shut from October to March to stay under Β£90,000. ****πŸ›œPaying too much for broadband?** Broadband Genie makes it easy to compare broadband deals from leading UK providers and see what’s available at your address. [****Compare broadband deals with Broadband Genie β†’**](https://go.scarboroughinsider.co.uk/genie-broadband?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🐈 **Puss in Boots Prowls Into the SJT.** [The Stephen Joseph Theatre's Christmas show](https://www.facebook.com/911473529985542/posts/1994143748385176) opens in two months, with Β£10 tickets for children and 20 per cent off for NHS, care and emergency workers. Opening performances are Β£16 for everyone. πŸ‘» **Halloween Ghostwalk Haunts Castle Road.** Paranormal podcaster James Koppert leads a [fundraising Halloween ghostwalk](https://allevents.in/scarborough/fundraising-halloween-ghostwalk/100002003119785200?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) from St Mary's Church on Monday 26 October, 7 pm- 9 pm. Over-12s only. Tickets are Β£6, with every penny going towards Liam Critchett's physiotherapy. β˜€οΈ **Eastfield and Whitby Go Solar.** Eastfield Police Station, Whitby Leisure Centre and Whitby Maritime Hub will get [solar panels to cut bills](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/solar-panels-will-cut-bills-at-scarborough-and-whitby-community-sites/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), with savings funding frontline services. They share a Β£30m national pot with more than 150 other projects. 🏨 **Mayor Defends Proposed Visitor Levy.** Mayor David Skaith says [an overnight visitor levy](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/proposed-visitor-levy-wont-cause-unemployment-mayor-says/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) of up to five per cent could pay for buses, high streets and Whitby's cliff lift, and won't cost jobs. It isn't law yet. 🚻 **Filey Station Toilets Shut for Good.** Northern has [permanently closed the toilets](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/yorkshire-seaside-station-makes-difficult-34732507?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) at Filey Station after further serious vandalism. Shorter opening hours and other measures over recent years have failed to stop it. β›΅ **Filey Sea Cadets Get Planning Go-Ahead.** [Filey Sea Cadets' new headquarters](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/landmark-moment-as-filey-sea-cadets-receives-planning-approval-for-new-headquarters-9278870?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) will replace the 100-year-old Southdene Pavilion, a former theatre and dance hall, after ten years of planning. Now comes the Β£3.5m fundraising campaign. --- ### **⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Posts From Last Issue** 🎀 **Bananarama Booked for Open Air Theatre.** They headline Scarborough on [Saturday 17 July 2027](https://ticketmaster.tpk.lv/8pnpLKH3?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), with Jason Donovan and Altered Images. πŸ›’ **Proudfoot Closes Three Stores.** The family grocer, founded in Seamer in 1948, has [shut three of its stores](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/we-have-loved-being-part-of-your-lives-look-back-at-78-years-of-proudfoot-in-scarborough-9181116?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), keeping the Eastfield High Street location open. 🌊 **South Bay Bathing Water Probe Widens.** Yorkshire Water checked Grand Hotel drainage but isn’t blaming it, with [seabirds still the main suspect](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/grand-hotel-included-in-wider-south-bay-bathing-water-study/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk). --- ## 🎸Events, Activities & Live Music We keep it short here - head to our [EVENTS PAGE](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/events-calendar/) for links and future events. 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J - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 18:45 πŸ₯Š Beat Boxing Fitness - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 19:30 🧘 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 20:00 🎢 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough Enjoy The Scarborough Insider? Pop us a pound to help keep it going. [Pop Us A Β£1 ](https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/#/portal/support) ### Tuesday, 13 October 09:30 🧘 Pilates Plus - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 10:30 🧡 Craft & Coffee Morning - Indie Revival, Scarborough 11:00 🧘 Chair exercises - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 11:15 🎳 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 13:00 πŸ’ƒ Line Dancing: Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 13:00 πŸ’ƒ An Afternoon of Dancing - Whitby Pavilion 13:30 🩰 Over 55s Ballet Classes - Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet, Scarborough 14:00 πŸ’ƒ Line Dancing: Improvers - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 🎨 Afternoon Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery 19:00 🀝 Deaf Group - Room 22 - The Street, Scarborough 19:00 🧘 Pilates Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 19:30 ❓ Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough 19:30 πŸ˜‚ Georgie Carroll: Infectious - Scarborough Spa ### Wednesday, 14 October 10:00 🎯 Happy Days Friendship Group - Hunmanby Community Centre 10:00 🎸 Ukulele Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 11:00 πŸ’ƒ Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall, Scarborough 13:00 🎲 Board Games Sessions - Haddock Hideaway, Scarborough 13:00 πŸ“ Pickleball - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 πŸ’ƒ Easy Sequence Dancing - Cayton Village Hall 17:00 🧡 SEWcial Sewing & Textile - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough 17:30 🧘 Yoga Class - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough 18:45 🧘 Peach Squad: Workout - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 19:00 πŸ’ƒ Scarborough Dine & Dance - Scarborough Spa 19:00 🩰 Adult Ballet - Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet, Scarborough 19:30 🧘 Clubbercise - Queen Street Methodist Church, Scarborough 19:30 ❓ Quiz Night & Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough πŸ“… Got A Local Event To Share? 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