On 17 March 2026, North Yorkshire Council executive formally approved the purchase of a modern office building on the outskirts of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. This decision is part of a plan to move staff from expensive, older buildings into more efficient spaces while keeping a service hub in the town centre.
The council expects to save about £400,000 every year by moving staff to the new building, called Resolution House. Cllr Gareth Dadd, the lead councillor for property, explained that the move is a necessary response to the high costs of maintaining aging buildings like the current Town Hall.
Running the Scarborough Town Hall currently costs up to £1 million a year, and it would require an estimated £19 million in repairs to bring it up to modern standards. By moving most staff to the new site, the council aims to reduce these running costs while protecting local services.
A further £750,000 has been set aside to help redevelop empty sites and create new customer service points. This investment will support local hubs in both Scarborough and Malton so that residents can still access council services in person within the town centre.
Officials are also in discussions with the Scarborough Town Council to decide the future of the Town Hall building. The goal of these talks is to find a way to keep the historic building in use for the community and preserve its role for local people.
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