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Aug 2021
Last Updated: 17/08/2021
Former Joe Manby site in Harrogate to be divided into five units
The former headquarters of Joe Manby Ltd is to be partially demolished and divided into five industrial units. The company folded last year after 46 years when the events sector was devastated by covid.
Visuals of how the former Joe Manby units would look.
Plans have been lodged to divide a former Harrogate events company base into five industrial units.
The proposal for the Joe Manby Ltd site at Hookstone Park would see the 3,355 square metre unit partially demolished and divided up.
Meanwhile, the number of car parking spaces would be increased from 12 to 40.
Harrogate Borough Council will make a decision on the proposal at a later date.
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Joe Manby Ltd folded last October after 46 years in business. The company employed 30 people and organised more than 50 events a year.
Andrew Manby, director of the firm, had been vocal in calling for more government support for the beleaguered conference and exhibition industry.
Mr Manby told the Stray Ferret “it was a heartbreaking decision” to close the company down.
At the time, he said the government’s job retention scheme had kept the business ticking over but it was difficult to survive without a clear date for return
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