Road blocked after tree down on Harrogate’s Leadhall LaneStray Views: More houses in Harrogate district should mean lower council tax

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New houses should mean lower council tax

Not only do we have thousands of new houses in the district but 1,700 extra have been built! I cannot, therefore, understand why our council tax is going up rather than coming down!

I would assume a surfeit, especially with so many being in the higher bands.

Janet Palmer, Knaresborough

Why are roads constantly being dug up?

Leadhall Lane in Harrogate has been a shambles of a road for many years, with deep potholes causing hazards for motorists and cyclists.

At the same time, numerous gas leaks have been excavated and repaired, to the cost of Northern Gas Networks and the exceptional inconvenience of local road users.

The potholes caused considerable crashes and bangs into the road from school buses and lorries. Hurrah! It was relaid in 2021.

Yesterday there was a gas stink in Leadhall Lane. Today there is a big hole in Leadhall Lane. Northern Gas Networks is digging it up again.

Why do we have to suffer this continual under-performance from the council in relation to controlling the actions of privatised utility companies? Are they incompetent or not?

David Graham, Harrogate

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Stray Ferret penalised for reporting facts

It comes as no surprise that your reporter was refused access to Ripon’s new pool when other media was allowed.

You are being penalised for reporting the real facts about the farcical events surrounding the pool and its build not forgetting the extra money we gave the construction firm.

Myself and thousands of others applaud you The Stray Ferret for all your news articles released to us.

Maranda Harling, Ripon

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Road closure affects Harrogate’s Leadhall Lane until Friday

Motorists face delays this week as emergency roadworks are carried out on Leadhall Lane in Harrogate.

Northern Gas Networks is currently carrying out repairs to a gas pipe on the road.

Leadhall Lane is closed in both directions between Throstle Nest Drive and Leadhall Road.

The company has apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Northern Gas said in a statement:

“We’re carrying out emergency repairs at Leadhall Lane. 

“To safely reach the main under the carriageway, we’ve had to close the road until Friday. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience during this time.”

The works are the latest by Northern Gas Networks in the town.

Last month, the company undertook a series of works on Skipton Road at the junctions with Knox Avenue, Bilton Grange Close and Skipton Crescent.

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Leadhall Lane in Harrogate to close for two weeks

Leadhall Lane in Harrogate will close for two weeks later this month for resurfacing.

The works will begin on Thursday, November 11, until Wednesday, November 24, and will take place between 7.30am and 5.30pm.

North Yorkshire County Council is set to close the road in order to carry out resurfacing work.

The road connects Leeds Road with Burn Bridge and Pannal and is currently in a poor state of repair due to potholes.

Residents have been warned there may be periods when vehicle access will not be possible but pedestrian access will be maintained.

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