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Harrogate town centre transformation scheme gets go-ahead

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 07:33 · Archive

A £13.4 million scheme to transform Harrogate town centre will begin in the new year, funded by the Government's Transforming Cities Fund.

A £13.4 million scheme to transform Harrogate town centre is set to begin in the new year. The project, funded through the Government's Transforming Cities Fund, will focus on Station Parade and aims to improve access to Harrogate railway station for pedestrians, cyclists and bus passengers.

Improvements will also be made to the pedestrian route under the One Arch railway bridge to create a safer and more attractive link to the town centre. The project will be delivered by NY Highways on behalf of North Yorkshire Council.

Cllr Malcolm Taylor, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for highways and transport, said: 'After almost six years in the pipeline, we welcome the start of this scheme which represents a significant investment in Harrogate town centre.' He acknowledged concerns about the scheme's impact on local trade, noting that 'ongoing discussions are important'.

Harry Braid, of Harrogate-based property investor Rushbond PLC, said the company was 'delighted to see the ambitions of North Yorkshire Council, and the provision of substantial capital to improve the arrival experience and connections between the railway station and Harrogate town centre'. The scheme is hoped to be completed in autumn 2028.

Harrogate town centre transformation scheme gets go-ahead
Image: Gazette & Herald (Malton)

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In this story: Harrogate · North Yorkshire Council · Rushbond PLC · Station Parade · One Arch

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