Scarborough Borough Council has been awarded the title of 'Coach Friendly Local Authority' by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) thanks to all the improvements made to coach facilities over the past three years.

The award recognises the work undertaken by the tourism and parking sections with the coach industry to develop the group's market and to encourage additional visits to the Borough by actively welcoming coaches and providing appropriate facilities.

A range of initiatives have been undertaken including a reduction in coach parking charges, new drop off points, better directional signage, enhanced communication with the industry and improved layout in coach parks to aid parking.

Allan Edmondson, Head of Coach Services for the CPT said:

"The Confederation of Passenger Transport readily acknowledges the efforts by Scarborough in attracting coach-based tourism. The financial benefit of this business to the tourism economy is beyond doubt, and amply repays the efforts of the town to promote its products effectively and enthusiastically to the marketplace. That the members of the CPT saw fit to nominate Scarborough for this year's Coach Friendly Town Award further emphasises this commitment."

Other Awards:

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Yorkshire in Bloom 2007
Tatton Park 2006
Britain in Bloom 2006
Yorkshire in Bloom 2006
White Rose Tourism Website of the Year 2006
RHS Tatton Park 2005 - Gold Medal
Yorkshire in Bloom 2005
Green Flag Award
Beach Awards
CPT Coach Friendly Local Authority 2005
Yorkshire in Bloom Awards 2004
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2004