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08
Nov 2021
Crunch meeting tonight over Harrogate's £10.9m Station Gateway
Businesses are set to hold crunch talks with council officials over Harrogate’s £10.9 million Station Gateway project.
Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce will hold the meeting at Cedar Court Hotel tonight.
Many business owners have expressed serious concern over the scheme, with some fearing the measures may affect footfall.
Council officials say the project aims to encourage more walking and cycling in the town centre.
Some fear a reduction in parking spaces, the part-pedestrianisation of James Street and potentially a year of major road works would damage businesses already struggling to recover from covid.
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Cllr Don Mackenzie, the executive member for access at North Yorkshire County Council, which is leading on the scheme, has agreed to take part in a question-and-answer session.
Meanwhile, Cllr Phil Ireland, cabinet member for carbon reduction and sustainability at Harrogate Borough Council, which also supports the gateway initiative, will also participate.
David Simister, chief executive of the chamber, said:
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