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05
May 2022
Polling stations open as Harrogate district votes for new council
Polling stations across the Harrogate district opened at 7am this morning as elections take place for the new North Yorkshire Council.
The unitary authority, which comes into existence on April 1 next year, will replace North Yorkshire County Council and seven district councils, including Harrogate Borough Council.
Councillors elected will serve on North Yorkshire County Council for its final year and then a further four years on North Yorkshire Council.
The political make-up of the council, which will be determined today by voters, will shape services for 600,000 people in North Yorkshire over the next five years.
A total of 310 candidates are contesting 90 seats in the county.
Polling stations close at 10pm tonight and results will be announced tomorrow.
The Stray Ferret will attend the declaration of results and provide full details as they happen.
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