Councillors call for the creation of a Harrogate town council ‘as soon as possible’ and for the sale of Ripon Spa Baths to be put on hold.
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North Yorkshire’s new top politicians named
Recap the highlights from today's first North Yorkshire County Council meeting today since the local elections on May 5. The key points include: Conservative Carl Les elected council leader unopposed. Michael Harrison is the only councillor from the Harrogate...
Harrogate’s Independents vow to stand again
Using the motto ‘Time for a Change’ and sporting pink uniforms, the Independents pledged to put a stop to housebuilding in the area and oppose transport schemes like the Harrogate Station Gateway.
Home Office accused of ‘disgraceful actions’ over Linton asylum plan
A Conservative council voices fury after the Home Office brings forward plans to open a centre for asylum seekers at a former RAF training base 10 miles from Boroughbridge and 13 miles from Knaresborough.
Three men arrested after theft of trailer near Boroughbridge
Police arrested three men on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving, and failing to stop for police after a trailer was stolen near Boroughbridge.
Harrogate council gives £37,000 grants for jubilee events
Community groups across the district have received council grants to put on jubilee events and fund legacy projects. The council has given a total of £37,000 to 46 groups.
Harrogate Borough Council to be stripped of financial powers
The government has banned all seven soon-to-be-abolished district councils in North Yorkshire from spending large sums to prevent controversial financial commitments in their final months.
Harrogate College art students to showcase their work
Visitors will be able to view and buy art created by Harrogate College students at the event, which is part of a wider initiative to showcase local artists next month.
Car flips on roof after swerving to avoid deer on A1 in Harrogate district
The car flipped on its roof on the A1 Boroughbridge last night. Emergency services were also called to a serious road accident in Ripon last night.
Bilsdale mast ‘on track to be completed this year’
Paul Donovan, chief executive of Arqiva, says a 314-metre mast at Bilsdale should be in place by the end of the year. It will be one of Britain’s 10 tallest structures.
Are the Tories or Lib Dems calling the shots in Harrogate and Knaresborough?
The Liberal Democrats won most seats in the Harrogate district at this month’s local elections but the Conservatives hold power in North Yorkshire. So who is calling the shots?
Ouseburn councillor: ‘pause thoughtless Linton asylum centre’
New Green Party councillor Arnold Warneken says government plans to house 1,500 asylum seekers at Linton-on-Ouse are not right for asylum seekers or the community.
Almost 200 people in Harrogate district die in poverty each year
End-of-life charity Marie Curie describes the finding as ‘shocking’ and calls for better financial support for terminally ill people.
