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 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.
Community invited to launch day at Darley boules courts
Darley Playing Fields Association is inviting the community and visitors from further afield for wine, cheese — and of course, a game of petanque.
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.
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?
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.
Wheelie bin trial to start in Harrogate district this month
The Appleby estate in Knaresborough has been chosen as the first area to trial new blue-lidded wheelie bins.
Bettys hunts across Harrogate district for cake fit for a Queen
The national competition to find the Queen’s platinum jubilee pudding may have ended, but keen bakers still have a chance to be part of the Harrogate district’s royal celebrations.
Sneak Peek: Royal Baths Chinese Restaurant reopens
The Royal Baths Chinese Restaurant in Harrogate re-opened last night. The restaurant, set in the Grade II listed Royal Baths, is one of the most historic and opulent places to dine in Harrogate. It has been closed since the end of 2020 and was also shut for most of...
Labour admits ‘challenging’ elections in Harrogate district
Labour won 12 seats on the new North Yorkshire Council but failed to finish higher than third in any divisions in the Harrogate district.
