Taxi drivers say a 5% increase on the running mile and waiting times of journeys, as well as an increase in starting prices £3.40 to £3.60, is necessary because of rising fuel costs and the impact of covid.
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Harrogate district taxi drivers call for 5% fare increase
Harrogate district taxi drivers are calling for a 5% increase in taxi fares to help cover soaring fuel prices and a decline in earnings due to covid. “Please help us” is one of several messages sent from taxi drivers to Harrogate Borough Council, which will hold a...
Boroughbridge care home turned into Graceland for Elvis-themed day
To honour what would have been the king of rock and roll’s 86th birthday on Saturday, staff and residents at Boroughbridge Manor enjoyed a day of music, fun and dancing.
Plans for 256 homes in Boroughbridge approved at second attempt
Plans for 256 homes in Boroughbridge have been approved after a second attempt. The development was previously refused due to concerns houses were “crammed” into the scheme.
Harrogate council bosses warn tax rise needed to balance books
Senior Harrogate councillors backed a £5 increase in council tax bills for next year as officials warned the authority was still recovering from the costs of the pandemic. A final decision on a rate increase will be made in February.
Plan for 256 Boroughbridge homes recommended for approval
A proposal to build 256 homes near Boroughbridge has been recommended to be approved. Harrogate Borough Council’s planning committee will decide on the scheme at a meeting on Thursday.
Person taken to hospital after house fire in Little Ouseburn
Firefighters from Boroughbridge, Knaresborough and Acomb were called to the fire at 1.15am this morning.
‘Act now’ flood warning issued in Harrogate district
People in low lying areas near Boroughbridge are being advised to move family and pets to safety and move vehicles to higher ground as the River Ure is expected to flood. It is one of two active flood warnings in England.
Harrogate hospital will be open for vaccinations on Christmas
Follow our live blog for up-to-date information on where to go in the Harrogate district for a covid vaccine. Today, is the last day for vaccines at Ripon and Knaresborough before Christmas. Harrogate Showground is open tomorrow until midday.
Developer appeals Boroughbridge 260 homes refusal
Barratt and David Wilson Homes have lodged an appeal over a council refusal for plans for 260 homes in Boroughbridge. Harrogate Borough Council rejected the scheme back in June.
Vandals wreck outdoor nativity scene near Boroughbridge
The wise men and other items were left scattered around the churchyard at St John’s in Minskip in a ‘wanton and mindless’ act of vandalism this morning.
All of the lights: Where you can see some of the district’s best Christmas displays
At this time of year, we don’t always want to splash the cash when it comes to enjoying some festive fun. Here’s a rough guide on where you can take the kids to see some fabulous lights across the Harrogate district – for free!
Harrogate council plans environment festival in new year
Stockport firm Maynineteen Ltd has been awarded a £50,000 contract to lead the project. which aims to raise awareness of climate change and generate footfall on high streets in Harrogate, Ripon, Masham, Knaresborough, Pateley Bridge and Boroughbridge.
