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Community gathers to plan creation of new Crimple Common and Greenway

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Owners of former village pub win appeal over council enforcement action

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Council planners reject call for key Harrogate Spring Water decisions to be made by committee

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Why does Allerton Park waste plant keep missing its recycling target?

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North Yorkshire Council under fire for 'shameful' approach to food waste recycling

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‘An isolated development’: Harrogate Town Council objects to 320-home plan

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Viaduct Terrace landslip — council finally provides answers

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Decision finally paves way for regeneration of historic Starbeck building

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Councillors and MP call for Harrogate Spring Water decisions to be made in public

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Masham homes scheme recommended for approval

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Homeowners encouraged to apply for energy efficient upgrades as council receives £6 million

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Councillors who approved Allerton Park asphalt plant were 'misled'