Time is running out for the Futurist Theatre,  a decision is due to be made by full council in 9 days on Monday 12th May.   The 'Save the Futurist Campaigners' have as yet failed to deliver a business plan or submit any formalised alternative.  Led by Cllr Janet Jefferson who opposes the closure and redevelopment of the Futurist site the Campaigners were given a three month window to put forward a viable plan to the Officers and Cabinet in December 2013.  Item 6 of the Agenda : http://democracy

The Punjab 1847 to 1947  by PJ,  Scarborough 1985,  (06/01/30)

'The five rivers with our blood did run, the day we should have been free, Countless tortured souls in anguish cry, "Was this our destiny?"

At the EU Hustings talk continued about how small firms can easily access finance, Yorkshire Forward used to be able to secure funding from Europe.  (NB  now the HCA).

Q - What about Regeneration Aid?

Lib Dem - there is a policy of funding for repairs, the net contribition is quite low.

Green - The EU can help with building infrastrucure, rural broadband means that business can be spread out. 

Scarborough Borough Council have just released its latest public consultation exercise "Building A Future" , focused on the Tourism Industry it is full of jargon and superficial soundbites and claims its vision is "To Be The Best".    A "Visitor Economy Strategy" to achieve "Renaissance by 2020" .  What does it all mean ??