Staithes Harbour

Staithes Harbour Board

Meetings of the Staithes Harbour Board take place every two months.

Summary of the Staithes Harbour Order 1932:

  • The Staithes Harbour Commissioners were incorporated by the 1932 Order, replacing the earlier 1924 Order.
  • The Commissioners consist of 12 members: 4 appointed by NEIFCA, 1 by North Yorkshire Council, 1 by Hinderwell Parish Council, 4 elected Fishermen from Staithes, and 2 elected Fishermen from Runswick Bay.
  • The quorum is 6 for financial matters and 5 for other matters.
  • The Commissioners hold powers to levy rates, acquire property, dredge, and maintain safety of navigation within Staithes Harbour and Beck.
The Harbour Board is committed to transparency and good governance. In due course, the Board intends to publish summaries of meeting outcomes and approved minutes of meetings on this website, providing open access to key decisions and operational updates concerning the management of Staithes Harbour.