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Nov 2022
Last Updated: 21/11/2022
Betfred to open bookmakers in Harrogate
Harrogate Borough Council approves plans for a new Betfred bookmakers in Harrogate town centre.
The unit on Cambridge Road, Harrogate, earmarked for a Betfred bookmakers. Picture: Google.
A Betfred bookmakers looks set to open in Harrogate town centre after plans were approved.
Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd, which trades as Betfred, applied to Harrogate Borough Council to open the bookies on Cambridge Road.
The proposal will see the former YMCA charity shop, which sits next to Greggs, converted into a bookmakers. The unit was also previously occupied by a travel agents.
Harrogate Borough Council has now approved the proposal.
The developer said in its plans that the opening of Betfred would help bring the unit back into use and “provide additional staff employment”.
It said:
“Betfred do not currently operate a bookmakers in central Harrogate, Betfred require additional premises to meet demand from the local residents.
“The proposal therefore seeks a new opening of Betfred’s existing bookmaker businesses within Harrogate and would result in new options for bookmakers’ business within the town centre.”
The developer added:
“The introduction of Betfred’s businesses within the town centre will grow a local business, providing additional staff employment and bring a vacant unit back into use within Harrogate which supports economic growth principles in national and local planning policy.”
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