Our Principal Aims August 2, 2019 We share a collective interest in initiatives which will boost footfall and make our town more attractive and convenient, and we would also like…
A Vision of Harrogate – A Basis For Discussion November 15, 2023 Without going into too much detail here please read the linked documents documents below particularly the Addendum if you are short on time. We…
Harrogate Station Gateway Project – Our Concerns August 15, 2022 1. The Economic case given for proceeding with the scheme is weak and based on evidence that has principally been taken in large urban…
The Station Gateway Plan – Our View March 22, 2021 You may or may not know that there are plans afoot for a huge planning project in the Harrogate town centre, see the plans…
A Letter From Harrogate BID to Independent Harrogate February 4, 2021 With regard to your emailed questions to the BID Board regarding the Town Centre Masterplan and the proposed trial pedestrianisation of James Street, this…
Tories must take a stand against this war on cars February 4, 2021 The Government, to its great shame, has supported road closure schemes while hiding behind councils.TELEGRAPH VIEW23 January 2021 • 10:00pm Last week saw a…
Don’t Save The High Street, Change It Completely by Mary Portas December 24, 2020 If you or anyone you know takes a real interest in the improvement of the Harrogate’s Town Centre and how it survives and hopefully…
Should James St Be Pedestrianised Right Now If At All? August 28, 2020 Messrs. D. Bowe and Councillor C .Les Civic CentreNYCC, County Hall, Racecourse Ln, Northallerton, DL7 8AD 26th August, 2020 Dear Sirs, The recent decision…
A Silver Lining? June 7, 2020 Independent Harrogate, the voice of almost 200 local town centre businesses, welcomes the news in the Sunday press that, to help the high street…
Social Distancing Kits & PPE For All Types of Businesses via BIRA May 21, 2020 BIRA have very kindly shared some great contacts in order for us all to quickly access relevant signage, ppe and other social distancing kits…
Mission Statement. Harrogate is Precious – Don’t Break It May 21, 2020 HBC and NYCC officially adopted the Harrogate District Local Plan in March 2020. This plan was first drafted in 2014, in a time before…
