Helmsley seeks return as Tour of Britain host after September success

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Helmsley, North Yorkshire, is campaigning to host the Tour of Britain again after successfully hosting the start of stage four in September.

Helmsley, North Yorkshire, hosted the start of stage four of the Tour of Britain on September 5, marking its second time hosting the race after previously serving as a stage finish in 2022. The event was broadcast to over 100 countries.

Councillor George Jabbour, who represents Helmsley on North Yorkshire Council, has been actively campaigning for the Tour of Britain to return to the town. He raised the issue with representatives of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and North Yorkshire Council, at meetings of the North York Moors National Park Authority, and with Helmsley Town Council.

Cllr Jabbour said: "The feedback from everyone in and outside our community has been unbelievably positive." He noted that Helmsley Town Council resolved in their last meeting to embrace the opportunity to host the competition again. During the September event, the town was decorated in red, white and blue, with a packed schedule of events and activities.

How it is being reported

• North Yorkshire town 'keen' to host Tour of Britain again after recent successHelmsley is aiming to host the Tour of Britain once again following the success of this year’s event.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 06:47
• North Yorkshire town 'keen' to host Tour of Britain again after recent successHelmsley is aiming to host the Tour of Britain once again following the success of this year’s event.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 06:47

In this story: Helmsley · North Yorkshire · Tour of Britain · George Jabbour · North Yorkshire Council

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