Live: Harrogate district traffic and travel

Good morning. It’s Connor with you this morning updating you every 15 minutes on how the transport links are near you.

These blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group, will show you where the traffic hotspots and temporary traffic lights are and tell you of any train and bus delays.

Let us know if you experience any delays on 01423 276197.

9am – Full Update 

That is all from me this morning on the traffic blog. Do keep an eye here for updates on the train disruption this morning. I will be back here from 6.30am tomorrow morning.

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The roads are just starting to become bus this morning with some traffic hotspots to report:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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8.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are just starting to become bus this morning with some traffic hotspots to report:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

8.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are just starting to become bus this morning with some traffic hotspots to report:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are just starting to become bus this morning with some traffic hotspots to report:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

Trains

Buses

8am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are just starting to become bus this morning with some traffic hotspots to report:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

Trains

Buses

7.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are just starting to become bus this morning with some traffic hotspots to report:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

Trains

Buses

7.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are just starting to become bus this morning with some traffic hotspots to report:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

Trains

Buses

7.15am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning but keep checking in.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

7am – Full Update 

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning but keep checking in.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

Trains

Buses

6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning but keep checking in.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

Trains

Buses

6.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning but keep checking in.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

Trains

Buses

Harrogate district covid rate at highest since January

The Harrogate district’s covid infection rate is at its highest level since January, according to latest figures.

Currently, the district’s average cases per 100,000 people stands at 303 – the most it has been since January 17.

The district also has the highest seven-day covid rate in North Yorkshire. Craven is the second highest with 273, while the lowest is Ryedale with 161.

The North Yorkshire average is 248 and the England rate is 246.

A further 82 cases of covid have been recorded in the Harrogate district, according to latest Public Health England statistics.

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It takes the total number of infections in the district since last March to 8,855.

Meanwhile, a total of 215,246 vaccination have been given across the district so far.

This includes 118,142 first doses and 97,104 second doses.

Latest government figures show that two patients are currently being treated for covid in Harrogate District Hospital.

However, no covid-related deaths have been recorded at the hospital since April 11.

It means the death toll at the hospital remains at 179, according to NHS England figures.

Blueprint to ‘level up’ rural North Yorkshire published today

A panel of experts has today published a series of recommendations to ‘level up’ poor rural areas and attract more young people to the county.

The experts are members of North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission, which was established by North Yorkshire County Council in 2019 to tackle some of the issues confronting the county.

North Yorkshire is England’s largest county. Eighty-five per cent of it is classed as very rural or super-sparse and the population density is five times below the national average.

Although employment is high, earnings are noticeably lower and the county’s workforce significantly less qualified than the national average

A total of 24 per cent of the people not working are retired compared to a national average of 13.6 per cent.

And 20 per cent of North Yorkshire’s rural areas have no broadband connection compared to 7 per cent in urban areas.

Today the commission released what it described as “radical and hard hitting” recommendations to address these issues. Read the full report here.

Ageing population

The commission highlighted the economic challenge of having an ageing population by estimating that if North Yorkshire had the same percentage of young working adults as the national average, the area would be £1.5 billion better off annually. The report says:

“Affordable rural housing must become a reality rather than an aspiration and this will require more houses in rural and remote areas rather than on the edges of market towns.”

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Devolution essential to success

The report also describes devolution as essential for helping to level up the North Yorkshire rural economy

It says central government must ensure additional powers and funding for the devolved authority so it has enough capacity financially to make a difference.

It also calls for the creation of a task force consisting of civil servants, academics, scientists, rural businesses and local communities to advise the devolved authority on implementing the recommendations in this report.

The Very Reverend John Dobson DL, Dean of Ripon and chair of the commission, said:

“The missing generation of younger workers in the county hinders the ability of North Yorkshire to achieve the full potential of an effective economy.

“North Yorkshire needs a strong devolved authority to tackle the problems faced by its rural and remote areas.”

The report describes digital connection as a human right and sets out plans for a mutual bank as a way to invest in sparsely populated areas.

Dean John added:

“We now look to local and national government and many partners and stakeholders to take ownership of these recommendations and make this vision a reality.

“The future of rural communities is at stake.”

 

Harrogate district records 331 cases of Delta variant

A total of 331 cases of the Delta variant have been confirmed in the Harrogate district, according to latest government figures.

The number represents cases up to June 30 – and is a 42% increase from the 233 that were reported for the seven days up to June 23.

In separate data, a further 70 covid infections were recorded in today’s daily figures.

According to Public Health England, the total number of cases in the district since last March stands at 8,615.

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However, no covid-related deaths have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital since April 11.

The covid death toll at the hospital remains at 179.

Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day rate has reached 200 per 100,000 people for the first time since January.

Elsewhere, the North Yorkshire average is 184 and the England rate is 191.

Central Harrogate has lowest first covid vaccine uptake in district

Central Harrogate has the lowest uptake of a first covid vaccine in the district, according to government figures.

Public Health England has created an interactive map showing the percentage of adults who have had a vaccine by area.

According to the map, Central Harrogate had a first dose uptake of 68% by the end of yesterday.

Dishforth, Baldersby and Markington had the next lowest figure, at 76%.

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Knaresborough South and Follifoot had the highest uptake with 88% of adults receiving a first dose.

Spofforth, Burn Bridge and Huby also had a high percentage with 87%.

Overall, the Harrogate district has a first vaccination uptake of 81%.

Latest figures show 115,907 people have had a first jab and 95,768 have had a second.

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98 new covid cases in Harrogate district today

Ninety-eight new covid cases have been reported in the Harrogate district today, but hospitalisations remain low.

Latest figures from Public Health England show the total number of infections since last March has increased to 8,545.

But the number of patients being treated for covid in Harrogate District Hospital is just three.

No covid-related deaths have been reported at the hospital since April 11, according to NHS England statistics.

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It means the covid death toll at the hospital since last March remains at 179.

Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate stands at 175 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire rate is 159 and the England average is 173.

Delta variant cases in Harrogate district quadruple in two weeks

The number of cases of the Delta variant in the Harrogate district has nearly quadrupled in the last two weeks.

According to latest Public Health England figures, 233 people tested positive for the variant in the week to June 23.

The figure is almost four times as high as it was in the week to June 9, when 61 confirmed cases were recorded.

Health managers first reported a “small number” of cases of the Delta variant were confirmed in North Yorkshire last month.

Cases of the Delta variant in Harrogate district. Graph: the Stray Ferret. Data: Public Health England.

Weekly cases of the Delta variant in Harrogate district. Graph: the Stray Ferret. Data: Public Health England.

However, despite a surge in infections in recent weeks, just three people are currently being treated at Harrogate District Hospital for covid, according to the latest government data.

Daily cases of covid in the Harrogate district have reach double figures throughout June.

The graph below highlights how since the relaxation of lockdown measures on May 17 daily infections have increased. But over the same period the number of people in hospital with covid has remained low.

Additionally, no covid-related deaths have been recorded at Harrogate District Hospital since April 11, according to NHS England data.

This suggests the vaccination programme is keeping people alive and out of hospital.

A total of 211,352 vaccinations have been given across the Harrogate district. Of those, 115,764 were first doses and 95,588 were second doses.

Daily cases of covid (blue) and patients in Harrogate District Hospital since May 17. Graph: the Stray Ferret. Data: Public Health England.

Daily new infections of covid (blue line) and number of patients (green line) in Harrogate District Hospital since May 17. Graph: the Stray Ferret. Data: Public Health England.

Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate of infection has risen to 151 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire average is 134 and the England rate is 147.

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Harrogate district records highest covid cases since January

The Harrogate district today recorded its highest daily number of covid infections since January.

According to the latest Public Health England figures, there were 57 new cases of covid.

The number is the highest daily figure since January 19 when 63 infections were reported.

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However, no covid-related deaths have been recorded at Harrogate District Hospital since April 11, according to NHS England data.

The hospital currently only has three covid patients, compared with 68 at the peak of the second wave in February.

Elsewhere, the district’s seven-day covid rate stands at 151 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire average is 134 and the England rate stands at 147.

Teens set fire to abandoned farm buildings on Skipton Road

A group of teenagers is believed to have set fire to abandoned farm buildings between Killinghall and Harrogate.

Cow Dyke Farm, on Skipton Road, was targeted on June 20 at about 7.15pm.

It has been the victim of numerous arson attacks in the past.

North Yorkshire Police today issued an appeal to help find the culprits behind the latest incident.

It said in a statement:

“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“In particular, we are appealing for information about any identification of people who were in that area at the time.”

You can call the police on 101, select option two and ask for Joshua Harrison. The officer can also be contacted on Joshua.Harrison@northyorkshire.police.uk.

The police reference number is 12210143681.

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Nearly 50 coronavirus cases reported in Harrogate in a day

Coronavirus cases continue to climb in the Harrogate district with another day where nearly 50 cases have been reported.

The seven day average for the district has risen suddenly from 103 two days ago to 133 today.

Elsewhere, the North Yorkshire rate is 111 and the England average is 128.

According to Public Health England figures, it takes the total number of infections since last March to 8,253.

However, no covid-related deaths have been confirmed at Harrogate District Hospital since April 11.

Harrogate District Hospital also has a low number of coronavirus patients. The total number, as of June 24 is three.

The death toll at the hospital since the pandemic started remains at 179.

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