Scarborough Council confirms land gift

A gift of land to the family of Bradley Lowery for a holiday home for other sick children has been approved by councillors.

Six-year-old Bradley was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was 18-months-old and died in July 2017.

One of his last family holidays was in Scarborough and his charity wants its respite project to be based there.

Scarborough Council’s cabinet has agreed to grant a long lease on land for the home, worth £15,000.

A report for councillors said the area to the south of Scalby Manor, which is currently used for grazing, lies outside permitted development limits, meaning it is unlikely to have another scheme approved.

Bradley’s mother Gemma Lowery, from Blackhall Colliery, County Durham, previously said Scarborough was a “very special place” for the family.

“[Bradley] had an amazing time and we made so many beautiful memories there,” she said.

The council’s report said the foundation in his name would “be relying on significant fundraising to bring this project to fruition”.

Former mayor Martin Smith, who sits on the council’s cabinet, said it would be a “wonderful legacy”.

Planning permission is still required before work on the building could begin.