Whitby Town Council

Whitby Town Council The official page for Whitby Town Council, North Yorkshire.

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The town council is the elected local council for the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised

English poet, lived. The fishing port emerged during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets, and was where Captain James Cook learned seamanship. Tourism started in Whitby during the Georgian period and developed with the arrival of the railway in 1839. Its attraction as a tourist destination is enhanced by the proximity of the high ground of the North York Moors national park and the heritage coastline and by association with the horror novel Dracula. Jet and alum were mined locally, and Whitby Jet, which was mined by the Romans and Victorians, became fashionable during the 19th Century.

Whitby Town Council Re-elects Town Mayor for 2026/27  - Whitby Town Council Re-elects Town Mayor for 2026/27 Whitby Town...
15/05/2026

Whitby Town Council Re-elects Town Mayor for 2026/27 - Whitby Town Council Re-elects Town Mayor for 2026/27 Whitby Town Council has re-elected Councillor Sandra Turner as Town Mayor for the 2026/27 municipal year. Councillor Turner was re-elected at the Council's Annual Meeting held on Tuesday 12th May 2026. Speaking following her re-election, Councillor Turner thanked councillors for their continued support and reflected on the progress made over…

Whitby Town Council Re-elects Town Mayor for 2026/27 Whitby Town Council has re-elected Councillor Sandra Turner as Town Mayor for the 2026/27 municipal year. Councillor Turner was re-elected at the Council's Annual Meeting held on Tuesday 12th May 2026. Speaking... Read More »

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR  - WHITBY TOWNCOUNCIL-WEST CLIFF WARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the r...
28/04/2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR - WHITBY TOWNCOUNCIL-WEST CLIFF WARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Sarah Blackwell, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Whitby Town Council- West Cliff Ward. If by 20 May 2026 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer at the address below by TEN el…

WHITBY TOWNCOUNCIL-WEST CLIFF WARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Sarah Blackwell, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Whitby Town Council- West Cliff Ward. If by 20 May 2026 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the... Read More »

Happy St George's Day
23/04/2026

Happy St George's Day

Annual Town Assembly 2026 - Invitation to Whitby Residents - Annual Town Assembly 2026 - Invitation to Whitby Residents ...
20/03/2026

Annual Town Assembly 2026 - Invitation to Whitby Residents - Annual Town Assembly 2026 - Invitation to Whitby Residents Whitby Town Council is pleased to confirm arrangements for the 2026 Annual Town Assembly, which will take place as follows: * Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 * Time: 6.30pm * Venue: Coliseum Centre, Whitby The Annual Town Assembly (also known as the Annual Parish Meeting) is a statutory meeting of local government electors, not a meetin…

Annual Town Assembly 2026 - Invitation to Whitby Residents Whitby Town Council is pleased to confirm arrangements for the 2026 Annual Town Assembly, which will take place as follows: Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026Time: 6.30pmVenue: Coliseum Centre, Whitby... Read More »

Notice of Uncontested Election Stakesby  - Election of a Town Councillor for Whitby Town Council - Stakesby Ward
10/03/2026

Notice of Uncontested Election Stakesby - Election of a Town Councillor for Whitby Town Council - Stakesby Ward

Election of a Town Councillor for Whitby Town Council - Stakesby Ward Read More »

Whitby Christmas Festival 13th to the 15th of November  - The Stall application forms for this years  are now available ...
26/02/2026

Whitby Christmas Festival 13th to the 15th of November - The Stall application forms for this years are now available on our Website Whitby Christmas Festival | Whitby Town Council We look forward to receiving your applications for what is going to be an amazing weekend.

The Stall application forms for this years are now available on our Website Whitby Christmas Festival | Whitby Town Council We look forward to receiving your applications for what is going to be an amazing weekend. Read More »... Read More »

Notice of Election  - NOTICE OF ELECTION For Whitby Town Council Stakesby Ward. If you're interested in becoming a Counc...
26/02/2026

Notice of Election - NOTICE OF ELECTION For Whitby Town Council Stakesby Ward. If you're interested in becoming a Councillor and standing for election please see all the information attached.

NOTICE OF ELECTION For Whitby Town Council Stakesby Ward. If you're interested in becoming a Councillor and standing for election please see all the information attached. Read More »

Job Vacancy for a Visitor Welcome and Facility Support Team Member - Visitor Welcome and Facility Support Team Member 12...
11/02/2026

Job Vacancy for a Visitor Welcome and Facility Support Team Member - Visitor Welcome and Facility Support Team Member 12-month fixed-term contract (1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027) The Council intends to review its staffing structure during this period. Subject to that review and organisational requirements, there may be the opportunity for the post to become permanent. * Based at Pannett Art Gallery, Pannett Park, Whitby, YO21 1RE. * 22.2 hours per week (over 3 da…

Visitor Welcome and Facility Support Team Member 12-month fixed-term contract (1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027) The Council intends to review its staffing structure during this period. Subject to that review and organisational requirements, there may be the opportunity... Read More »

Notice of Vacancy Stakesby Ward  - Notice of Vacancy Stakesby Ward
20/01/2026

Notice of Vacancy Stakesby Ward - Notice of Vacancy Stakesby Ward

Notice of Vacancy Stakesby Ward Read More »

Thank You to Martin Hart for helping to take down the Town's Christmas Trees and dropping them off at the Whitby Wildlif...
15/01/2026

Thank You to Martin Hart for helping to take down the Town's Christmas Trees and dropping them off at the Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary, who will make good use of them for their animals.

Address

Pannett Art Gallery & Whitby Museum, North Yorkshire
Whitby, WA
YO211RE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441947820227

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