The Cinder Path in Bilton provides an excellent link between Bilton Lane and the Dene Park entrance to the Nidderdale Greenway. With Woodfield Park being on the way it has always been a popular path for pedestrians, cyclists and others. A long-standing issue however is the section between Poplar Grove and the park, which isContinue reading “£5,000 to fix the Cinder Path”
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MP’s Car Free Fridays support.
Local MP Andrew Jones has given his backing to Car Free Fridays by joining pupils at St Robert’s Primary School in Harrogate as part of their Walk to School Day. Mr Jones heard from pupils about why they thought walking to school was good for them and for the environment and shared his thoughts onContinue reading “MP’s Car Free Fridays support.”
Crossing timings help elderly residents.
The crossing at the junction of East Parade and the road leading to the Victoria Multi Storey Car Park is a link between the High Harrogate area and the town centre. It is particularly important to residents at Arthington Court. Residents from the court contacted local councillor Richard Cooper many years ago about the crossingContinue reading “Crossing timings help elderly residents.”
Jab drop-in clinic running this week
Homecare Pharmacy Services are continuing their Knaresborough Vaccination Centre drop-in clinics this week. Sessions are running today, Friday and Saturday for Pfizer first, second and booster doses. The clinic, based at Chain Lane Community Hub, is open 8am to 6pm. Parking is extremely limited. Parking is available at Lidl with a short walk up toContinue reading “Jab drop-in clinic running this week”
Fight continues to protect public open space
Cllr Tim Myatt met with local planners and a representative of the local residents association to discuss the protection and improvement of public open space on Devonshire Gardens, after the council’s planning committee granted permission for a new development to be accessed through the land. Redrow are still responsible for the maintenance of the land,Continue reading “Fight continues to protect public open space”
Delay to Bilsdale transmitter switch-on.
Arqiva, operators of the Bilsdale transmitter, have provided another update on work to restore television signal in Harrogate and Knaresborough. Arqiva have announced that poor weather conditions have forced a delay in switching on the new, temporary mast at Bilsdale. A 100-strong team using helicopters have been working around the clock on the temporary mast,Continue reading “Delay to Bilsdale transmitter switch-on.”
Hydro refurbishment planning application lodged.
A planning application has now been submitted for the significant refurbishment project due to take place at the Hydro in Harrogate. The project will see the leisure centre receive an extension and refurbishment of the swimming pools area and changing facilities, a new 400sqm fitness suite, improved reception and café and an overhaul of theContinue reading “Hydro refurbishment planning application lodged.”
MP to speak at launch event of the Climate Action Festival.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, is to speak at the opening of the Harrogate District Climate Action Festival (CAFe) tomorrow (Saturday). The event will take place at Harrogate College at Hornbeam Park from 10am to 4pm and the full programme can be found at https://www.hdccc.info/climate-action-festival. Andrew commented: “It is a privilege to be oneContinue reading “MP to speak at launch event of the Climate Action Festival.”
Share your views on new leisure and wellness centre coming to Knaresborough
Harrogate district residents are being urged to share their views on the proposals for the new leisure and wellness centre coming to Knaresborough. The new facility – that will replace the existing ageing pool – will provide a six-lane 25metre pool, learner pool with flume, sauna and steam room, fitness suite and studio, spin studio,Continue reading “Share your views on new leisure and wellness centre coming to Knaresborough”
Bilsdale mast replacement update.
Andrew Jones MP participated in a call this morning with Arqiva to hear the latest on the work to restore services to households affected by the fire at the Bilsdale transmitter. Arqiva have reaffirmed their target to switch on their new, 80-metre, temporary mast on 5 October which aims to restore coverage to 95 perContinue reading “Bilsdale mast replacement update.”
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