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.
Read more:
- 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:
Demolition starts as former Harrogate college makes way for flats“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.”
Demolition work has started at a former Harrogate college, which will make way for eight apartments in the St George’s area of town.
The late Victorian building on The Oval was home to Harrogate Tutorial College between 1981 and 2004.
Since it closed it has fallen into a state of disrepair and has also been subject to vandalism. But diggers moved in today and made quick work of the site.
After a number of applications and appeals, including to the planning inspectorate, Harrogate Borough Council approved developers Oakdale Estates’ plans for the building in 2019.
Harrogate Borough Council refused the original application to build flats on the site on the basis that it was a non-designated heritage asset in a conservation area.
The amended, approved planning application was for a five-storey building similar in structure and design to the former tutorial college.
Plans for the development said conversion of the old site would result in a less energy efficient building than a full replacement.
Harrogate Tutorial College specialised in preparing students for university and was particularly popular with oversees students hoping to get into a UK university. Keith Pollard was the headmaster.
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Harrogate Conservative county councillor Don Mackenzie has said he will not stand for re-election in 2022.
Cllr Mackenzie has represented the Saltergate ward in Jennyfields on North Yorkshire County Council since 2009.
He is also NYCC’s executive member for access, which includes responsibility for transport.
He has been the council’s public face for numerous high profile transport proposals in recent years, including the £60 million Kex Gill re-route, the controversial Nidd Gorge relief road that was rejected, the Beech Grove low traffic neighbourhood and the Station Gateway.
County council elections were due to take place in May this year but have been delayed until May 2022 because of local government reorganisation.
Cllr Mackenzie will be aged 72 by then and told the Stray Ferret that it would be “the right time to call it a day”.
He added:
“I shall look forward to some time to myself. But there’s a lot to do between now and then and I’m not thinking about my pipe and slippers just yet.”
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Cllr Mackenzie has sent leaflets to residents in his ward informing them of his intention to step down.
He first won a seat on North Yorkshire County Council in 2009 when he took Saltergate from the Liberal Democrats.
He was also elected to represent Harlow Moor on Harrogate Borough Council in 2006 and spent time as the borough council leader in 2011/12. He stepped down as a borough councillor in 2018.
Prior to being a councillor, he had a career in business for the Harrogate-based industrial firm MMP.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelGood morning and happy Friday. It’s Leah here with you this morning bringing your road and rail updates every 15 minutes.
These live blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group, aim to keep the Harrogate district moving.
A number of temporary traffic lights are in place across the district today, due to roadworks, so be aware of slight delays.
Keep us posted on social media and via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
9am – Full Update
That is all from me today. I will be back with you on Monday from 6.30am with updates every 15 minutes. Have a lovely weekend!
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic Hotspots:
- Empress Roundabout
- Skipton Road
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road
- A59 junction with York Road and Arnold Kellett Way
- Leeds Road
- Knaresborough Road
- Knaresborough high street
- Killinghall
- Otley Road at junction with Skipton Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8:45am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic Hotspots:
- Empress Roundabout
- Skipton Road
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road
- A59 junction with York Road and Arnold Kellett Way
- Leeds Road
- Knaresborough Road
- Knaresborough high street
- Killinghall
- Otley Road at junction with Skipton Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8:30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic Hotspots:
- Empress Roundabout
- Skipton Road
Traffic is building here:
- Wetherby Road
- A59 junction with York Road and Arnold Kellett Way
- Leeds Road
- Knaresborough Road
- Knaresborough high street
- Killinghall
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8:15am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road
- Wetherby Road
- A59 junction with York Road and Arnold Kellett Way
- Leeds Road
- Knaresborough Road
- Knaresborough high street
- Killinghall
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road near Claro Road
- Wetherby Road
- A59 junction with York Road and Arnold Kellett Way
- Leeds Road at the junction with Follifoot Road
- Knaresborough Road near the Empress roundabout
- Knaresborough high street
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7:45am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road near Claro Road
- Wetherby Road
- A59 junction with York Road and Arnold Kellett Way
- Leeds Road at the junction with Follifoot Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7:30am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road near Claro Road
- Wetherby Road
- Knaresborough Road near Stonefall Avenue
- A59 junction with York Road and Arnold Kellett Way
- Leeds Road at the junction with Follifoot Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7:15am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
Traffic is starting to build in both the Harrogate and Ripon centres.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
6.45am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
Harrogate Borough Council has revealed it hasn’t issued any fines in the last year to people who drop litter or allow their dogs to foul in public.
The two issues have been hot topics recently.
The Stray has been a litter hotspot over the past year with takeaway boxes, leftover food, beer bottles and cans frequently discarded.
The Pinewoods Conservation Group has also highlighted on social media the problem of empty plastic bottles and other waste being left in the woodland.
Meanwhile, people have complained about an increase in dog owners leaving poo bags tied to trees, dumped in bushes or even thrown into private gardens.
A spokesperson from Pinewoods Conservation Group said:
“Litter has always been a major issue for us but seems to have worsened over the last 12 months.
“We often report specific areas of concern to the council but also have a number of volunteers who continue to work hard collecting litter from within and around The Pinewoods.
“Seeing large number dog waste left in plastic bags is specifically disappointing but a regular sight along the main footpaths. We would certainly encourage more enforcement of the rules with fines being applied where necessary. Without this it is difficult to see the situation improving.”
The council can issue fixed penalty notices of £100 for littering and up to £80 for dog fouling.
But a council spokeswoman told the Stray Ferret littering and dog fouling were “not a major problem” in the district.
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- Discarded dog poo bags leaving Harrogate ‘disgusted’
Yorkshire Live reported last week that Harrogate Borough Council was one of two councils in North Yorkshire that had not issued any fines for littering in two years.
A council spokeswoman said:
Harrogate district restaurants already fully booked ahead of reopening“The fact we’ve not issued any fines in the last 12 months is because littering and dog fouling is not a major problem and we have dedicated teams of people who keep the Harrogate district clean and tidy.
“Dedicating officers to deal with this issue is very resource intensive, and requires us having people in the right place at the right time to catch someone committing an offence within the 505 square miles of the district.
“We are very fortunate that the vast majority of people who live here or come to visit take considerable pride in the appearance of the area. Because of this they do the right thing and pick up after their dog, don’t drop litter and dispose of their waste responsibly.”
There has been a rush to book tables at restaurants in the Harrogate district ahead of re-opening on Monday.
Restaurants can open their doors to eager customers as long as they have distanced outdoor seating.
Bookings have been overwhelming, with some places saying it’s busier than it was after previous lockdowns.
After months away restauranteurs and staff are eager to get back to work, even if the circumstances are a little different.
Chris Richardson, operations manager at Six Poor Folk in Knaresborough, said:
“We have almost full capacity on Monday which obviously filters down through the week but we’re pretty much fully booked on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. After that, the bookings are similar every week throughout April and we just cannot wait to get back to it.”
A similar number of bookings has been seen across the district.
“We’ve done really well with table bookings. We have extended the outdoor area [at the Grantham Arms] and now have seating for 90 people. Getting the green light from government to reopen like this is a massive help for our business.”
David Dresser, who owns Fashion House Bistro in Harrogate, said:
“We’ve had a lot of bookings come in for next week I think so far it’s only Tuesday that is looking quiet. We have 40-50 table outside. We didn’t really have any preconceived conceptions of how we’d be, we aren’t packed but we are looking busy. We are just going to have to pray for good weather.”
After April 12, the next big step of the government’s roadmap comes on May 17 when it is hoped restaurants and hotels can open fully to allow guests indoors.
Bilton residents frightened to leave homes due to anti-social behaviourAs reports of anti-social behaviour in Bilton increase, the Stray Ferret has been told some older residents have become afraid to leave their homes.
North Yorkshire Police has recently issued appeals to help find the group of youths who assaulted a teenage girl on the iron bridge behind Woodfield Primary School, and vandals who targeted Richard Taylor Primary School.
There have been other reports on social media about “almost daily” damage to cars and properties.
Bilton resident Andrew Hart told the Stray Ferret that lockdown and a “lack of police presence” are to blame for the rise in crime.
He said:
“It became more apparent in July, I can’t even think how many cars have been scratched and tyres slashed. My car has been targeted several times. It’s a waste of time ringing the police as nothing ever happens.
“The lack of police presence in Bilton definitely doesn’t help. Lockdown has exacerbated the problem. Of course there has been crime in the 27 years I’ve lived here but there hasn’t been this amount of vandalism and confrontation before. Some older residents have even said they’re frightened to come out in the afternoons.”
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Steve Pepper, who has lived in Bilton since 1989, is forming a local action group with Mr Hart to try and get to the bottom of the problem.
He is hoping to speak to candidates standing for the upcoming North Yorkshire Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner elections to discuss the issue.
Mr Pepper said “people have been doing all sorts of horrible stuff” in the area and blamed cuts to police funding as one reason for the increase in anti-social behaviour.
Other residents in Bilton told the Stray Ferret that the police should increase their presence in the area to act as a deterrent.
Ella Cooper and Melissa Underwood both said more police patrols are needed and Carol Deeming said CCTV should be installed on the iron bridge near Claro Road.
The Stray Ferret asked North Yorkshire Police to comment but we did not receive a response by publication.
Harrogate pupils plant roses in memory of Captain TomChildren at Brackenfield School in Harrogate have planted a rose garden in memory of their hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.
The reception children at the independent school followed Captain Tom’s journey during the autumn term.
They admired his determination and positivity and even adopted his inspirational quote “tomorrow will be a good day” as a daily mantra.
Captain Tom red roses, a variety named in memory of the war veteran, were planted where the children will see them grow on their way into school each day.
Headmaster Joe Masterson said:
“Sir Captain Tom Moore has made a profound impact on the entire nation, including our young children at Brackenfield, who were greatly inspired by his outlook on life.
“The pupils thoroughly enjoyed creating our new rose bed, providing a space for our entire school community to reflect and a fitting tribute to Sir Captain Tom.”
Read more:
- Ripon Grammar School pupil with aspirations of becoming a lawyer has won an award from Oxford University.
- Harrogate Apple repair shop donated 60 iPads to local school children.
The war veteran became a national treasure during the first lockdown when he began walking 100 laps of his garden at the age of 99 to raise money for the NHS.
By the time he’d finished he had raised over £30 million.
He died on February 2.
Harrogate murder suspect appears in courtA 23-year-old murder suspect from Harrogate did not enter a plea today when he appeared at Leeds Crown Court.
Daniel Ainsley is accused of murdering Mark Wolsey, 48, who was found dead inside a flat in Mayfield Grove, Harrogate on March 5.
The case was adjourned for a further case management hearing on July 1, at which Ainsley, of no fixed abode, may enter a plea.
The trial was confirmed to take place on 18 October. Ainsley was remanded in custody until then.
Mr Wolsey was found with serious injuries after police were called to Mayfield Grove just after 10pm on a Friday night. He was certified dead at the scene by ambulance staff.
Extra police patrols were deployed in the area following the incident “to reassure those living and working nearby”.
Read more:
Live: Harrogate and district traffic and travel
Good morning and happy Thursday. It’s Leah here with you this morning bringing your road and rail updates every 15 minutes.
These live blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group, aim to keep the Harrogate district moving.
A number of temporary traffic lights are in place across the district today, due to roadworks, so be aware of slight delays.
Keep us posted on social media and via contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
9am – Full Update
That’s it from me today. I will be back with you tomorrow morning with updates starting at 6.30.
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road
- Otley Road at junction with Arthurs Avenue
- Leeds Road
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- Knaresborough High Street
- Central Ripon
- Knaresborough Road
- York Place
- A59 at junction with York Road
- Wetherby Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8:45am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic Hot Spots:
- Wetherby Road near Grove Road
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road
- Otley Road at junction with Arthurs Avenue
- Leeds Road
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- Knaresborough High Street
- Central Ripon
- Knaresborough Road
- York Place
- A59 at junction with York Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8:30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic Hot Spots:
- Wetherby Road near Grove Road
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road
- Otley Road at junction with Arthurs Avenue
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- Knaresborough High Street
- Central Ripon
- Knaresborough Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8:15am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road
- Otley Road at junction with Arthurs Avenue
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Wetherby Road
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- Knaresborough High Street
- Central Ripon
- Knaresborough Road
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
8am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road
- Otley Road at junction with Arthurs Avenue
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Wetherby Road
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- Knaresborough High Street
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7:45am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road near Grove Road
- Otley Road at junction with Arthurs Avenue
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Wetherby Road
- Harrogate Road towards North Rigton
- Knaresborough High Street
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7:30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Traffic is building here:
- Skipton Road near Grove Road
- Otley Road at junction with Arthurs Avenue
- Leeds Road at junction with Follifoot Road
- Wetherby Road at junction with Hookstone Drive
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7:15am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
- 07:23 Harrogate to Leeds, departing at 07:25
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
7am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Harrogate, Knaresborough, York and Leeds routes look to be on time this morning
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
6.45am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
- 06:42 Harrogate to York train is delayed by 6 minutes
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations
6.30am – Full Update
Roads
The roads are looking clear so far this morning, no traffic hotspots yet.
Road Closures:
- Harlow Moor Road at the junction with Otley Road
- West End and Hall Lane Blubberhouses
Temporary lights in place:
- Otley Road from Cold Bath Road to Harlow Moor Road
- Skipton Road near Westmoreland Street.
- Oakdale near Oakdale Gold Club
- Church Lane near the Grantham Arms pub, Boroughbridge
- Clotherholme Road at the junction for Lark Lane, Ripon
- Stonebridgegate near Paddys Park, Ripon
Trains
- Services on the Leeds routes look to be on time this morning.
- 6:42 Train to York is expected at Knaresborough at 06:51, arriving into York on time
Buses
- Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations