Residents and businesses in Knaresborough are being asked for their opinions on the possible pedestrianisation of Market Place as part of a survey on the future of the town.
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Pedestrianisation of Knaresborough’s Market Place up for debate
Residents and business owners in Knaresborough are being asked to give their opinions on whether the town's Market Place should be pedestrianised. Knaresborough Town Council has begun canvassing opinion on whether to pedestrianise a large section of Market Place. The...
Opinion: The big lie
In a strongly-worded opinion piece, Harrogate historian Malcolm Neesam argues that people have been hoodwinked by the idea that bigger is better and gives local government, gas, electricity and water as examples of how Harrogate achieved more when it was governed locally.
Harrogate headteacher ‘concerned’ by Cold Bath Road pollution data
Western Primary School installed a pollution sensor in June last year, amid concerns about heavy traffic on Cold Bath Road. Six months on, data suggests levels of pollutants meet national objectives but exceed guidelines set by the World Health Organisation.
Hampsthwaite doctors’ surgery conversion finally approved
The former Dr Bannatyne and Partners surgery on High Street in Hampsthwaite will be converted into a house after plans were approved at the second attempt.
Council urges residents to report ‘increased’ dog fouling in Harrogate
Dog wardens say there has been an increase in fouling, especially around Harlow Hill. They are urging people to report anyone seen using the same route regularly who does not pick up their dog’s mess.
Green Shoots: Harrogate Town’s vegan footballer who is passionate about environment
Midfielder George Thomson talks about how the Netflix documentary Cowspiracy, which exposed the impact of meat on climate change, helped persuade him to become a vegan. He says it’s a misconception that vegan sportsmen and women are at a dietary disadvantage.
In depth: What is the economic case for Harrogate’s Station Gateway?
North Yorkshire County Council has published an economic case for Harrogate’s £10.9 million Station Gateway project. The Stray Ferret looks at claims in the report that it will save shops from decline — and hears why business groups remain unhappy.
Harrogate business groups call for Station Gateway vote to be delayed
Business groups say they need more time to scrutinse a document giving the economic case for the project, which was published just days before next week’s key vote takes place.
Zero Carbon Harrogate receives £125,000 to make buildings more energy efficient
The organisation, which promotes a low carbon economy in the Harrogate district, was awarded the funding this week from energy regulator Ofgem’s energy redress scheme. It will go towards the charity’s local retrofitting programme.
National Trust staff ‘bullied’ after Brimham Rocks TikTok video goes viral
DJ Zach Sabri, better known on TikTok as SUAT, claims he is ‘just trying to make the world dance’ — something he does by blasting out rave music in unusual places. But his latest stunt at Brimham Rocks, watched more than two million times, has led in complaints of staff being bullied.
Harrogate set for colourful fountains and WiFi-charging benches
The proposals to transform Station Square, opposite the train station, are part of the £10.9m Station Gateway scheme. Other plans include new lighting columns with built-in insect hotels and planting areas that collect rain water to reduce the likelihood of floods in town.
Taylor Wimpey submits plans for 390 homes in Ripon
The company was awarded an £89.5 million contract to build the scheme off West Lane by the government last year. It says the development will include play facilities and biodiverse landscape features.
