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Apr 2022
Harrogate election hustings: three parties confirmed already
Three parties have confirmed candidates already for the Stray Ferret election hustings in Harrogate.
The hustings will be held at the Wesley Centre, Oxford Street, on Tuesday, April 26, from 7pm until 9pm and is free for people to attend.
It will give local residents the chance to quiz candidates ahead of local elections on May 5.
The elections will be the last before North Yorkshire Council replaces North Yorkshire County Council and seven district councils, including Harrogate Borough Council.
The hustings was announced yesterday and so far Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Independents have said they will send representatives to take questions.
The event will focus on the future of Harrogate.
The candidates confirmed so far are:
- Chris Watt, Labour, Fairfax and Starbeck
- Philip Broadbank, Liberal Democrats, Fairfax and Starbeck
- Sarah Hart, Independent, Harlow and St Georges'
The Green Party has also indicated it will be sending a candidate — the Conservatives have yet to respond.
Read more:
- Government chooses single super authority to replace Harrogate council
- Full list of election candidates in Harrogate district revealed
- Harrogate Election Hustings: your chance to quiz the candidates
You can book your free ticket here.
If you would like to submit a question to the candidates, send it to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk with the subject heading 'hustings question'.
We will also invite questions on the night from the audience.
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