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05
Jul 2020
Extinction Rebellion to hold regular rallies in Harrogate
Today was the second rally held by Extinction Rebellion in Harrogate since lockdown - organisers say they want to make it a monthly event.
Around 70 cyclists turned up this morning at the town's Library Gardens and looped the town centre to draw attention to the need for more sustainable travel.
It's only 3 weeks since the group's last rally in the centre of Harrogate. Organisers say they'd wanted to do another event quickly as many people had been unable to come on the last one.
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Last week, North Yorkshire County Council’s executive member for highways Don Mackenzie, told The Stray Ferret that cycling groups should “remain realistic” around improvements to cycling routes in Harrogate.
The council received just half of the £266,000 that was allocated to them by government to spend on temporary cycling and walking measures to help people use sustainable transport post lockdown.
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