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Aug 2021
Andrew Jones MP has welcomed the proposal of a new Christmas market but some disappointed local traders have already moved on.
Market Place Europe has entered into formal talks with Harrogate Borough Council about holding its own version of a Christmas market.
Talks are in the early stages but the plan is to hold a 45 stall event from December 3 to 12. There is no word yet on where it will be held but it will be in the town centre.
There will be a mixture of European stall holders as well as some local traders.
However, it's unclear just how many of the 170 booked in with the former organisers will be able to get involved with the new organisers.
Howard Heaton, managing director of Westmorland Sheepskins, also said:
Steven Green, co-founder of Harrogate Tipple, added:
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