While re-wilding is greeted with delight in parts of the Harrogate district, it is causing dismay and distress for mourners visiting Ripon Cemetery.
Environment
Harrogate Borough Council accused of ‘disrespecting Ripon’s dead’
Harrogate Borough Council (HBC) has been accused of 'disrespecting the dead of Ripon' and causing 'distress' to their relatives and friends. People visiting the city's cemetery on Kirkby Road this week spoke of their 'distress and disgust.' They are concerned about...
River Nidd pollution: hopeful signs for fish and wildlife
There have been no confirmed fish deaths since a 12-mile stretch between Gouthwaite reservoir and Hampsthwaite turned chocolate brown on Saturday. Clean water is being pumped in but concerns remain.
Delayed Otley Road cycle path set to begin in August
Work on the delayed Otley Road cycle path is set to finally begin in August — and the first phase could be completed before Christmas, according to North Yorkshire County Council. The project has been beset with delays which have frustrated cyclists.
Explainer: What is the West Harrogate Parameters Plan?
Harrogate Borough Council is drawing up a plan for what infrastructure, such as schools, roads and doctor’s surgeries, are needed in the west of Harrogate where as many as 4,000 new homes could eventually be built before 2035.
Harrogate residents prepare to fight Starbucks second appeal
Euro Garages, which runs drive-thru outlets for KFC and Greggs, wants to build the coffee shop on the former 1st Dental surgery site on Wetherby Road. Residents fighting the plans will appear at an appeal hearing on Tuesday.
Harrogate house displays eco-bunting with climate change message
The bunting on Oatlands Drive includes messages such as ‘if the climate were a bank it would already have been saved’ and ‘you know it’s bad when introverts are doing this’.
Big thumbs-up for Harrogate district’s new wild look
There was a massive reaction to our story yesterday about the Harrogate district’s parks and green spaces being left to grow wild to improve biodiversity and attract bees, birds and insects. Here’s what people are saying.
Harrogate’s ‘rewilding’: untidy or biodiversity boon?
The new look in Harrogate has been welcomed by many, who see it as encouraging biodiversity. But others who cherish Harrogate’s reputation for horticulture excellence, believe it makes the town look untidy.
100 water voles released in Washburn Valley this week
Water voles are one of the fastest declining mammals in Britain and are identified as a key species for conservation in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Secure 48-bike rack proposed for Harrogate hospital
Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust has submitted proposals to build the new cycling storage. The rack would give staff and visitors a safe place to park their bikes following a spate of thefts at the hospital last year.
Major incident opened into River Nidd ‘disaster’
The Environment Agency has opened a category 1 major pollution incident after a 12-mile stretch of the River Nidd between Gouthwaite reservoir and Hampsthwaite turned chocolate brown.
Harrogate councillor ‘confident’ ahead of Wetherby Road Starbucks appeal
Ahead of an appeal hearing next week, a Harrogate councillor has said she is confident that there is enough reasons to turn down a controversial Starbucks on Wetherby Road. Cllr Pat Marsh and local residents will fight the proposal at a hearing on June 15.
