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09

Apr 2021

Last Updated: 09/04/2021
Business
Business

Bars not allowed to use Stray land for outdoor dining

by Connor Creaghan

| 09 Apr, 2021
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All had approached the council when the Government released its roadmap out of lockdown. But the council has told them that it will not be possible.

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Simon Colgan of the Blues Bar and the Empress with David Dresser of Fashion House Bistro.

Harrogate Borough Council has told three bars that they cannot use Stray land for outdoor dining when they reopen next week.

The Blues Bar, The Empress and Fashion House Bistro were all hoping to capitalise on the space outside their businesses from April 12.

All had approached the council when the Government released its roadmap out of lockdown. But the council has told them that it will not be possible.




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  • Harrogate bars call on council to allow tables on Stray land

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David Dresser, who owns Fashion House Bistro, told the Stray Ferret:

"For us it was about making the most of the good weather so we do not take as much of a hit when we get some bad weather.
"We will still be able to reopen with room for around 40 to 50 people outside, but it is just a bonkers decision.
"The reason the council gave was that the Stray should be open for everyone to enjoy it.
"But I have never seen anyone use the space outside, people would enjoy it if they could and eat and drink there."


Harrogate Borough Council (HBC) approved the use of tables and chairs on Stray land last summer.

Kirsty Stewart, business development manager at HBC, sent the following in reply to Mr Dresser's request:

"Thank you for your email below requesting to use the public grass area at Promenade Square for your business from 12 April until 17 May.
"This is something the council is not licensing this year, which means that all the available space is accessible for all members of the public to enjoy."


A council spokesman added:

“As custodians of the Stray, we encourage all visitors to use it responsibly and enjoy the wonderful public space it provides.
“However, after feedback from land owners – the Duchy of Lancaster – it has been decided that it wouldn’t be appropriate at this stage to grant licences to select number of individual businesses that could potentially inhibit the open access and enjoyment for all.”