What community projects will benefit from the £3m in Eastfield?

Projects include a skate park and hub at the former Overdale School, public realm improvements, and local play area upgrades.

When can community groups submit bids for Eastfield funding?

Groups will have 15 months to submit their project proposals after North Yorkshire Council approves the plans.

Where did the £3m for Eastfield projects come from?

The funds are leftover from a land sale at Middle Deepdale conducted by the former Scarborough Borough Council.

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Eastfield Lands £3m for Community Projects

16 Dec, 2025

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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 Lands £3m for Community Projects

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.