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Vandals throw motorhome parking ban signs over the cliff in Scarborough

05.03.2026 08:08 1 min 1 source
YorkMix ENG
Vandals throw motorhome parking ban signs over the cliff in Scarborough
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Signs for an experimental overnight parking ban for motorhomes in Scarborough were ripped down and thrown over a cliff, undermining data collection for the restriction assessment. North Yorkshire Council is considering making the ban permanent following complaints about the high number of vehicles, but has faced overwhelming objections. Some councillors argue the ban has merely displaced the parking issue to residential streets.

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Vandals throw motorhome parking ban signs over the cliff in Scarborough

05.03.2026 YorkMix ENG

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