Despite its importance to the fishermen and trade of the town and the damage being caused by direct hostile enemy attack the Attlee government were not prepared to assist with payment of War Damage Reparation. The building had only been insured for its original £500 cost and repairs alone were estimated at double that figure. Post-War austerity meant that repairs were left undone and it was not until some 14 years later that the Scarborough Townsmens' Guild raised by subscription the £1,800 needed to repair the structure and a further £425 for the adjoining Pier House.

It was on the 22nd December 1931 that the lighthouse was again officially re-opened.  Nostalgia returned with reversion to a red light, but typically, local furore again erupted as this time it was the proliferation of red lights on the Foreshore and in the Town that caused the back-drop confusion and yet again Trinity House sanctioned a change to a white isophase (5s) light.

Since that wartime drama little of significance has interfered with the serene life of the lighthouse. Its light still beams across the north bay and south bay of Scarborough. The diaphone signal still sends out its noisy warning when fog descends on the north sea. The boats that still use the harbour are grateful for the succour and comfort afforded by the light and sound emitted as they guide them to the sanctuary of the harbour.

Last but not least the lighthouse is an obvious reminder to visitors of Scarborough's sea heritage and focal point to attract them to the lifeboat house, filleting sheds, and other attractions afforded by one of the country's top seaside resorts.