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20
Jul 2021
Last Updated: 20/07/2021
Harrogate town centre social distancing planters removed
Planters which were put in place in Harrogate town centre for social distancing were being removed this morning. The measure proved controversial with some businesses due to loss of parking spaces.
Albert Street planters being removed this morning.
Planters in Harrogate town centre, which were put in place for social distancing, have been removed this morning.
Workers were seen removing the planters early this morning on Albert Street, with those on James Street expected to follow.
The measures were implemented at the height of lockdown for shoppers to distance from each other in the town centre.
However, the planters are now being removed in line with the lifting of covid restrictions nationally.
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The move proved unpopular with some town centre businesses which said the loss of parking spaces affected trade.
Cllr Don Mackenzie, executive councillor for access at North Yorkshire County Council, told the Stray Ferret yesterday that all social distancing measures and parking suspensions would be removed this week.
The move would include social distancing cones in Knaresborough.
However, the Ginnel in Harrogate is to remain closed to traffic for an unspecified period of time to support outdoor hospitality.
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