Filey council full meeting to discuss 2026 town investment plan

​A full meeting of Filey Town Council will be held on Wednesday, February 11, with members of the public invited to attend and ask questions.

​Councillors are set to receive updates from North Yorkshire Police, the Mayor of Filey, as well as representatives from North Yorkshire Council (NYC) who will provide an overview of the Town Investment Plan’s (TIP) work, which will be starting early this year.

The TIPs “seek to address local needs and make the most of opportunities”, according to NYC.

“To make sure each investment plan reflects local priorities we are inviting residents, business owners and visitors to share their views on their local town and how they think it could be improved with targeted investment.”

​Independent councillor Sam Cross, who represents Filey on North Yorkshire Council, is also set to provide an update on his recent work and projects.

​The reintroduction of a bus service in Filey has been a topic of recent discussion at the town council.

​At a meeting in January, councillors discussed “a request in relation to a community bus service and the NYCA draft report titled ‘Filey Bus Service’.

​According to draft minutes of the previous meeting, held on January 14, members raised possible financial pledges towards the introduction of a Filey bus service.

​Cllr Sam Cross has arranged a meeting with the elected mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, to discuss the issue further.

​“Cllr Cross said that when the previous Filey Town Mayor was in situ, a sum of £10,000 was mentioned to pledge toward the introduction and operation of a Filey bus service, however, a commitment was not made by the council,” according to the minutes.

​The minutes note: “Cllr Mike Cockerill confirmed that there is currently £5,000 set aside in the reserve fund for the bus.

​“It was therefore proposed by Cllr Cockerill that Filey Town Council express support of this project in principle but with no financial commitments until the Council has received further information, and this was seconded by Cllr Wendy Fenlon.”