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Jun 2022
Last Updated: 18/06/2022
Stray Views: Dogs without leads ruining Valley Gardens
In this week's edition of Stray Views, one reader says dogs without leads are ruining the experience of the Valley Gardens and another argues that Ripon Cathedral's extension plans have been adequately discussed.
Letters
Stray Views is a weekly column giving you the chance to have your say on issues affecting the Harrogate district. It is an opinion column and does not reflect the views of the Stray Ferret. Send your views to letters@thestrayferret.co.uk.
Dogs without leads ruining Valley Gardens
Yesterday I walked through the valley gardens at 9am and I counted 20 dogs off their leads. One did a huge poo and the owner was oblivious on their mobile.
Another was digging up the amazing flower beds. This has got to stop. I've lived in Harrogate all my life and this is preventing me from using the amazing Valley Gardens.
Gale Filburn, Harrogate
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- Stray Views: How did Woodfield school end up in this mess?
- City council seeks briefing on £6m Ripon Cathedral plans
Ripon Cathedral plans 'adequately discussed'
Councillor Williams is leader of Ripon City Council and as such has no statuary right of consultation about the Cathedral plans. The Cathedral has more than adequately discussed its plans with the relevant local authorities in Harrogate and Northallerton.
The City Council of Ripon is represented on Ripon Together where local organisations have a voice on all local issues.
I suggest that Cllr Williams' time be better spent in finding out why the Spa Hotel remains closed in spite of purchase by The Inn Collection, a disaster for Ripon tourism and its economy.
Dr Christopher Bennett, Ripon
Thank you, Stray Ferret
Thank you so much for your coverage of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.
As I have been laid up with some mysterious illness I was unable to do my usual duties at Bed Race, so therefore I would have missed it all except for being able to watch your videos. So thank you all once again for yesterday.
Pamela Godsell, Knaresborough
Do you have an opinion on the Harrogate district? Email us at letters@thestrayferret.co.uk. Please include your name and approximate location details. Limit your letters to 350 words. We reserve the right to edit letters.
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