Home / Business and Economy / Eastfield Lands £3m for Community Projects
Eastfield Lands £3m for Community Projects
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Over £3 million is available for Eastfield community projects.
- Funds originate from a past land sale by a defunct council.
- A former school site could be converted into a skate park.
Eastfield is poised to benefit from over £3 million in funding dedicated to community projects, with resources originating from a past land sale by the now-defunct Scarborough Borough Council. North Yorkshire Council is expected to endorse a plan that grants community groups a 15-month period to submit their project proposals.
A significant proposed development is the conversion of the former Overdale School site into a comprehensive skate park and community hub. This ambitious project includes plans for a pump track, community building, walking trails, natural play areas, gardens, and biodiversity-focused landscaping, all budgeted at £2.4 million.
Additional initiatives encompass public realm enhancements, local play area upgrades, and improvements to The Dell green space. A contingency measure allows for fund reallocation if no plan is realised by March 2027, ensuring the investment supports Eastfield's regeneration.
