New Parking Rules Proposed to Tackle Coastal Campervan Displacement
North Yorkshire councillors are preparing further parking controls after an experimental ban on overnight motorhome stops shifted the problem into residential streets. The original ETRO covered Sandsend, Royal Albert Drive, and Cayton Bay. Councillors say displacement has prompted thousands of complaints from local people.
Why the ETRO was introduced
The Experimental Traffic Regulation Order restricted motorhomes after numbers reached an unacceptable level. Beaches and lanes were becoming overcrowded. The council said action was needed to protect public spaces and facilities.
Local impact and resident complaints
Cllr Rich Maw, who represents Weaponness and Ramshill, told council members on March 18 that South Cliff residents are now affected. He listed long-term parking outside homes, increased police callouts, and antisocial behaviour.
Maw also highlighted improper use of council land and grey water being poured into surface drains. He warned this risks bathing water quality in South Bay. He urged the council to consider streets such as Holbeck Road, Esplanade Crescent, and Belvedere Road.
Council options and upcoming decisions
North Yorkshire Council plans to make the Sandsend and North Bay prohibitions permanent. Executive member Cllr Malcolm Taylor said additional traffic regulation orders could be introduced at residential hotspots. He named the Esplanade and South Cliff as possible areas for further measures.
A report will go to executive members on March 27 for consideration. The council intends to begin consultations on traffic orders similar to the ETROs. Councillors framed the work as designing new parking rules to tackle coastal campervan displacement.
Balancing interests
Officials acknowledged concerns from caravan owners and park operators. These businesses provide facilities, jobs, and economic benefits to Scarborough. Taylor said their views would form part of the consultation process.
- ETRO locations: Sandsend, Royal Albert Drive, Cayton Bay.
- Complaint volume: described by councillors as thousands.
- Key dates: council debate on March 18; executive report due March 27.
- Streets flagged for possible additional orders: Holbeck Road, Esplanade Crescent, Belvedere Road, South Cliff.
Filmogaz.com will monitor council decisions as consultations progress. Residents and businesses now await the executive meeting for clarity on permanent controls.
