‘Absolutely shocking’ handling of Freddie Gilroy statue plans slammed by councillors

The future of one of Scarborough's most iconic landmarks remains uncertain after councillors deferred a decision on taking responsibility for the statue of Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers. Local councillors have slammed the handling of the plans, describing the situation as absolutely shocking. This delay means that the ultimate fate of the monument is currently in doubt, as the local authority has not yet committed to overseeing the maintenance or ownership of the site.