Newby and Scalby Town Council consists of 13 councillors, all of whom can be contacted via the Council office. There are 8 seats for Newby Ward and 5 seats for Scalby Ward.
The following hold office until May 2027. The results of the 2022 uncontested Town and Parish Council elections are here
Cllr. Helen Bore (Chairman) (Scalby Ward)
Cllr. Bore was co-opted to a Casual Vacancy in Newby Ward at the Council meeting on 8th May 2024.
She was elected Chairman of the Council at its Annual Meeting on 13th May 2026 having been the Vice Chairman the previous year.
Cllr. Derek Bastiman (Scalby Ward)
I have lived in the area all my life and my wife Lynn was born on Highfield Estate. Both our sons, James and Thomas attended Newby County Primary School and Scalby School, and are now successful Graphic Designers – something we are extremely proud of. I represented the area on Scarborough Borough Council for 25 years and have been on North Yorkshire Council (previously North Yorkshire County Council) since 2013. I enjoy being able to help my residents wherever possible, alas at times the outcome is not what the electorate want to hear but I will always fight for what is fair, right and proper for the people who have put their trust in me. I would strongly urge anyone who has an interest in the community where they live to actively engage with the Town Council in its endeavours to protect and improve the environs in which we are fortunate to reside.
Cllr. John Buckley (Newby Ward)
Cllr. Buckley was elected by an uncontested election (notice dated 10/3/25) to a vacancy in Newby Ward.
Cllr. Syd Foote (Scalby Ward)
A long standing member of Council – has been Chairman, Vice Chairman and, before that, was Clerk to the Council between 1987 and 1998.
Cllr. Rachael Holliday (Newby Ward)
Cllr. Rachael Holliday has been on the Council since her co-option in 2015.
Cllr. Gill Kendall (Newby Ward)
Cllr. Gill Kendall – a previous Chairman of Council – was co-opted to an Ordinary Vacancy in Newby Ward at the Council meeting of 22nd July 2024.
Cllr. Bob Marley (Scalby Ward)
Has lived in the area for nearly 60 years. Currently a member of the North Yorks Moors National Park Authority for the coastal area.
Cllr. Norman Murphy (Newby Ward)
Cllr. Murphy was co-opted to a Casual Vacancy in Newby Ward at the Council meeting on 8th May 2024. A previous member of Scarborough Borough Council, he is now a member of Scarborough Town Council.
Cllr. Janet Shepherd (Newby Ward)
Cllr. Shepherd was co-opted to an Ordinary Vacancy in Newby Ward at the Council meeting on 26th January 2024.
Cllr. Jackie Smith (Vice Chairman) (Newby Ward)
Cllr. Smith was co-opted to an Ordinary Vacancy in Newby Ward at the Council meeting on 9th November 2022. She was elected Vice Chairman of the Council at its Annual Meeting on 13th May 2026 having been Chairman the previous year.
Cllr. Chris Thistleton (Newby Ward)
Cllr. Thistleton was co-opted to a Casual Vacancy in Newby Ward at the Council meeting on 8th May 2024.
Cllr. Richard Thompson (Scalby Ward)
Retired (or supposed to be according to my wife!). Having been a local Councillor for a number of years my commitment to Local Government has continued to the present day. I have worked for a number of years in the printing trade. A Newby and Scalby Councillor since 1985 and Chairman/Vice Chairman on a number of occasions. Served with North York Moors National Park Authority as Coastal Parish Member and still officiate at their Coastal Parish Forums. Past Chairman of Local Area Partnership, Groundwork North East, involved with numerous committees for these organisations including Roads Liaison Group, Twinning, Bloom Group, Community Hall Trustee, Village Trust, and Scalby Fair. Have spent some time involved with NHS including Public Governor for two Health Trusts at different times in the past. Any spare time is involved with bowling, amateur dramatics, archery and golf.
Cllr. Reg Towse (Newby Ward)
16/9/26 It is with sadness that Newby & Scalby Town Council announces the unexpected death of Councillor Reg Towse, who passed away earlier this week. Reg was a longstanding member of Newby & Scalby Town Council and a former Chairman of the Council. He will be greatly missed by the local community. The thoughts and condolences of the Town Council are with Reg’s family and friends.