Whitby residents vote in favour of restricting second home ownership
An unusual referendum vote was held in the seaside town as property prices in the area spiral.
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Residents vote to ban new builds from becoming second homes in seaside resort
2,111 votes won the non-binding vote put forward by the Town Council to 157 in a low turnout of 22.72%.
Seaside town votes on second homes ban
Residents of Whitby are being asked if all new-build housing should be reserved for locals.