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06
Nov 2020
Knaresborough chamber in talks to take over town market
Knaresborough Chamber of Trade has begun talks with Harrogate Borough Council to take over the management of the town's market.
Relations between the chamber and council have deteriorated in the wake of disputes over issues such as rent increases, upholding the town's traditions and the management of the market over lockdown.
The council has always defended itself, saying it works "tirelessly" to support the traders and promote the market to residents and visitors.
But the chamber said it no longer feels the council is running the market in the town's best interest and matters have reached the "final straw".
It now hopes to take over the market's day-to-day running in conjunction with the Knaresborough Town Council.
'We need to take a stand'
Chamber representatives told the Stray Ferret discussions were in the early stages and no official proposal has been sent to Harrogate Borough Council yet.
Steve Teggin president of Knaresborough Chamber, said:
Councillor Andrew Paraskos, Harrogate's cabinet member for environment, waste reduction and recycling, who is responsible for the management of markets, said:
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- An initiative by one Knaresborough carer is bringing the outside in for care home residents forced to stay indoors during the pandemic.
- The petition was set up by Knaresborough and Ripon stallholders and gained 4,000 signatures.
A spokesperson for Harrogate Borough Council, said:
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