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May 2023
Last Updated: 02/05/2023
Bank holiday gathering leaves mess in Harrogate's Valley Gardens
The boating lake in Valley Gardens had to be drained of rubbish this morning after a bank holiday gathering last night.
Gardeners were on site early this morning to clean-up after revellers left so much mess.
Numerous bin bags were filled and removed before the lake was refilled.
Jon Clubb, acting head of parks and environmental services at North Yorkshire Council, said:
“Last night we experienced some antisocial behaviour in Valley Gardens. This morning the gardeners removed rubbish, drained the boating lake and gave the surrounding area a clean. It is now refilled with water.
“This was due to take place tomorrow in anticipation of the three-day event to mark the King’s coronation at the weekend when we hope thousands of people will visit the beautiful gardens.”
Some of the rubbish
Jane Blayney, former chair of the Friends of Valley Gardens, noticed the clean-up operation this morning. She said:
"It was a dreadful mess. Sacks and sacks of rubbish were taken.
"I felt sorry for the gardeners, who are busy enough and were diverted from their preparations for the coronation weekend."
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