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Feb 2021
'Random road closures not solution' to Harrogate traffic woes
Harrogate's business groups have raised concerns over plans to close off streets in Harrogate to create a "low traffic neighbourhood".
North Yorkshire County Council revealed that it will close Beech Grove to through traffic in less than two weeks' time.
The experimental closure will be in place for six months from February 15 and, depending on the results of a public consultation, it could become permanent.
Residents, refuse collections and emergency services will still have access to the area. But motorists will no longer be able to get directly from Otley Road to West Park via Beech Grove.
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Now officials at the chamber of commerce and business improvement district have weighed in on the debate, arguing the struggling high street could be negatively affected by the plans.
Sandra Doherty, the chief executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, said:
She added:
Sara Ferguson, chair of Harrogate BID, added:
Ms Ferguson also said, if any free parking is to be lost, the BID would like to see Harrogate Borough and North Yorkshire County councils work together to reduce the costs in multi-storey car parks, which she said were under-used.
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