SCARBOROUGH Spa Cliff Lift was closed with immediate effect last month – with fears it might never reopen.
The funicular is the oldest of its kind in the country and has been described as a ‘landmark’ for the town.
The Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift closed to visitors on August 21 due to safety fears.
Later today, the lift’s closure and its future will be discussed at a council meeting.
What is set to be spoken about is the funicular’s closure as well as its repair requirements and predicted timescale for the lift’s reopening.
However, the North Yorkshire Council has yet to announce an opening date and is still reviewing the findings of a specialist report.
Another assessment that examined the tracks and carriages said that the lift operates in a “challenging coastal environment, where salt-laden air, high winds and severe weather can accelerate wear and corrosion”.
The cliff lift is the oldest of its kind in the country, first opening in 1875.
Originally, it was used to transport passengers between the hotels on the Esplanade and the spa.
It was powered by water and gas engines until the 1950s when it was converted to run on electricity.
Council leader Carl Les, said: “The lift is an important part of Scarborough’s history and identity, and we recognise the affection people have for this landmark attraction.”
Last year when the attraction turned 150-years-old, live performances and exhibitions were held in the town to celebrate its anniversary.
There are roughly 12 funicular’s left in the UK with fewer that still function.
The Saltburn Tramway, which shut back in January 2026, reopened earlier this month.
And another one that’s set to open next year after a 10-year-closure is Folkestone’s Leas Lift which was forced to close in 2017.