Harrogate Borough Council has confirmed that it spent £800 on the installation of fake grass in the town centre.
The council has also told the Stray Ferret, after an overwhelmingly negative response, that it has no plans for further turf in the town.
That news will likely come as a relief to many residents, some of which feel like the new look undermines Harrogate’s reputation as an upmarket, floral town.
We have received more than 300 comments in the past few days. Nearly all criticised the council’s new grass.
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Organisations including the Harrogate Civic Society, the Harrogate BID and the Stray Defence Association have also voiced their displeasure.
The council previously said that it had received “lots of positive feedback” and explained that it was “testing ways of brightening up the town.”
“The trees mean any plants in the beds struggle for light and moisture, so we’re looking at potential ways of keeping the beds neat and tidy without plants in them.
“When summer bedding plants become available, we will place additional planters and hanging baskets in the town centre to add a splash of vibrant colour.”
The Stray Ferret also asked if the council had plans to take the turf down from the raised beds on Cambridge Street and Oxford Street. We have not yet had a reply.
