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North Yorkshire Set to Make Overnight Motorhome Ban Permanent at Scarborough and Sandsend

A 27 March meeting follows safety complaints, anti‑social behavior reports, plus evidence of displacement into nearby streets.

Overview

  • The trial prohibits parking between 11pm and 7am at North Bay in Scarborough and on the A174 south of Sandsend.
  • Introduced in November 2024, the measures responded to an unprecedented volume of complaints about motor caravans and related safety issues.
  • An 18‑month consultation drew more than 3,000 responses, with roughly two‑thirds from motorhome owners who mostly opposed the plan, while 60% of local resident respondents supported it.
  • Council monitoring found vehicles relocating into residential areas, and officials are considering similar restrictions at other locations based on survey data and local member input.
  • A Cayton Bay trial was abandoned after repeated vandalism of signs, and councillors want the authority to explore dedicated motorhome facilities as a public report goes to a 27 March meeting between Cllr Malcolm Taylor and director Karl Battersby.