Police are planning more patrols this weekend as pubs in Harrogate reopen for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown.
Some venues may not reopen this weekend and others will have booking systems in place but many will come back from July 4.
Not only will there be an increased police presence on the streets but there will also be more drink and drug driving patrols.
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North Yorkshire Police is urging everyone to play their part and “celebrate respectfully and peacefully.”
Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker said:
“As we see our high streets, communities and now licenced venues open up again, we urge people to drink responsibly and respect local residents and their peace and quiet. Licensees have had a very difficult few months, please don’t make things worse for your favourite pub or bar by risking their licence through antisocial behaviour or worse.”
Richard Flinton, Chair of North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum and Chief executive of NYCC, added:
“It is very positive to see how carefully the lifting of the lockdown measures are being considered by the many pubs, restaurants and hotels which will start to trade again. If we get this right we will manage the risks and be able to enjoy some semblance of normality with our friends and family again – while not spreading the virus.”
