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May 2021
'Victory for the people!': Harrogate's plastic grass removed this morning
Harrogate Borough Council has removed the plastic grass from planters on Cambridge Street after a huge backlash.
Workers have already taken out the fake turf as the council considers what to do next to brighten up the town centre. It said yesterday it hoped to have something vibrant in place by June.
Last night's council apology prompted a big reaction on social media. Many praised the council for holding its hand up and admitting it had made a mistake while others called for it to collaborate more with people and groups to prevent a repeat.
Sarah Gibbs, an environmental campaigner who set up a petition calling for the removal of the fake grass, told the Stray Ferret:
So far, in just under two days, her petition has attracted about 500 signatures.
Read more:
- Harrogate council agrees to remove plastic grass
- Extinction Rebellion replaces fake grass with flowers in Harrogate
Shan Oakes, a spokesperson for the Green Party in Harrogate, said:
While many called over the last two weeks for the council to remove the astro turf, Extinction Rebellion Harrogate took direct action last week when it replaced the plastic grass with plants in one of the raised beds.
Jess Thompson, who took part in the protest, told the Stray Ferret;
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