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Oct 2023
Metal fencing to remain indefinitely in Harrogate's Crescent Gardens
Metal fencing looks set to remain outside a Harrogate town centre attraction indefinitely.
The fencing was erected across the entrance of the pavilion in Crescent Gardens on Friday last week to block a group of rough sleepers.
The group had occupied the pavilion for two weeks and returned twice after being dispersed.
The fencing has now been in place for five days and nearby residents, who complained of anti-social behaviour during the encampment, are keen to know what long-term measures are being taken to deal with the situation.
There are also concerns about how long the pavilion will be out of bounds from the public as well as the fencing creating an eyesore in the middle of Harrogate.
The Stray Ferret asked North Yorkshire Council, which worked with North Yorkshire Police to disperse the encampment, how long the fencing was expected to remain in place.
A council spokesperson did not give a date but said:
Read more:
- Metal fences put up around Harrogate’s Crescent Gardens pavilion
- Rough sleepers return to Harrogate’s Crescent Gardens
The spokesperson said no legal powers were used to move on the rough sleepers, who had turned down offers of accommodation.
They added:
Asked what other measures it was taking, besides the fencing, to deal with the situation, the spokesperson said:
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