BOARDED UP SCARBOROUGH (death of our high street)

Nestled along the captivating North East Coast of England, lies the renowned holiday haven of Scarborough. Drawing millions of eager visitors annually with its alluring attractions, this charming town holds a clandestine tale of struggle. Beyond the façade of jubilant tourists, Scarborough conceals a somber reality within its core - a once-thriving town center now marred by years of neglect. What was once a bustling high street now stands as a poignant emblem of urban decline, surpassing its peers with an unsettling number of boarded-up storefronts. Our exploration delves into the shadowed underbelly of this coastal gem. How did a town that once flourished find itself ensnared in this lamentable state? Is it the weighty burden of escalating business rates, the relentless grip of the energy crisis, the quagmire of indecision within the council’s chambers, or the relentless surge of online retail that drove this transformation? Could the proximity of a colossal superstore, erected on the town