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Aug 2022
Harrogate district paddling pools to stay open but flower watering to reduce under hosepipe ban
Watering of public flower displays in the Harrogate district could be reduced over the coming weeks after the announcement of a hosepipe ban later this month.
Harrogate Borough Council said it will be working to reduce its water use in line with Yorkshire Water's decision, which comes into force on Friday, August 26.
However, the authority said its three public paddling pools will remain open in Harrogate's Valley Gardens, Knaresborough's Bebra Gardens, and Borrage Green in Ripon.
A spokesperson said:
Harrogate's famous floral displays could go un-watered.
Meanwhile, North Yorkshire County Council said it would be following the rules when the hosepipe ban comes into force.
Council leader Carl Les, whose portfolio includes emergency planning, said:
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The hosepipe ban is the first to be introduced in Yorkshire since 1995.
People are asked not to use hosepipes for domestic activities including watering plants or grass, washing cars, filling paddling pools or swimming pools, or cleaning outdoor surfaces.
The activities are still permitted if they are carried out without a hosepipe, such as with a bucket or watering can, or if a water butt is used, for example.
Blue Badge holders, people on Yorkshire Water priority services register and those on the WaterSure tariff for medical reasons are exempt from the ban.
The restrictions do not apply to commercial premises using a hosepipe for essential activities.
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