Two councillors in Knaresborough are launching a consultation over the town’s high street after saying it has been neglected over a number of years.

Cllr Hannah Gostlow and Cllr Matt Walker, who were both elected to North Yorkshire County Council in May for the Liberal Democrats, will be in the town centre tomorrow asking local residents, shoppers and business owners for their views.

Under the title Starter for 10, they want to hear opinions about Knaresborough High Street as well as views on what improvements are needed.

Cllr Gostlow said:

“There has been little or no investment in Knaresborough by North Yorkshire County Council over the last 10 years and residents and businesses are fed up.

“Now we want North Yorkshire Council to invest in Knaresborough High Street and not just the cars passing through it! Cllr Walker and I want to push for positive change and we want to make sure the voices of those in Knaresborough are heard.”

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Residents and business owners can also take part in the consultation online or by calling Cllr Gostlow on 07867 797594 or by email.

Cllr Walker added:

“We are publishing our starter for 10 to begin a constructive and positive conversation about the future of the High Street, what people would like to see and how we can make that happen. A starter for 10 is just that, a start of a discussion.”