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Sept 2023
Metal fences put up around Harrogate’s Crescent Gardens pavilion
Metal fences have been put up to prevent people entering the pavilion in Harrogate’s Crescent Gardens.
The fences, which appeared this morning, were erected following a two-week occupation of the pavilion by a group of rough sleepers this month.
The group set up camp in the pavilion and have returned at least twice since they were dispersed last Friday in an operation carried out by North Yorkshire Council and North Yorkshire Police
The encampment led nearby residents to express concerns about anti-social behaviour and a lack of action from the council and police.
The pavilion encampment
How it looks this morning.
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The group returned to the pavilion on Sunday evening and again on Tuesday morning — but were removed again both times.
The Stray Ferret asked North Yorkshire Council earlier this week what legal powers it used to disperse the people in the pavilion and what action it planned to take to prevent repeat occupations but has not yet received a response.
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