Decision details

Application to Heritage at Risk Fund

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (Community Development), Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Corporate Director, Community Development has approved the decision to apply for Historic England’s Heritage at Risk fund for the assets below:
- Scarborough Lighthouse
- Scarborough West Pier Building 1

Reasons for the decision:

To compete for funding to repair and conserve our heritage buildings.

Alternative options considered:

The other option considered was not to apply, but the benefits of applying far outweigh any risks.

Publication date: 31/07/2026

Date of decision: 31/07/2026