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Jul 2021
Bin collections as usual on Monday despite England game
Bin collectors across the Harrogate district will still be out in force on Monday morning after England’s big game.
While some businesses are giving employees a day off after the Euro 2020 final, Harrogate Borough Council has said all refuse will still be collected at its usual time.
England are set to walk out at Wembley tomorrow evening to play Italy in their first major tournament final in 55 years.
A council spokesperson said:
As pubs and beer gardens are expected to be packed, the council also urged punters to use the bins provided and to take rubbish home with them after the game.
Officials have said there are no plans for a big screen on the Stray to show the match, and no third parties had applied for a screen either.
While bin collections will continue as normal, other businesses have offered their employees time off.
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National firm McQueens Dairies delivers milk, eggs and other essential produce to homes in the Harrogate district every week and told its drivers they can take the night off on July 11 to watch the final.
Customers received an email saying there would be no deliveries on the morning of July 12 due to its anticipation of a victory for England.
The rescheduling “will allow our staff… to enjoy the celebrations”, the firm explained.
But the chief executive of Harrogate Neighbours housing association has said it is "unfair" that some workers and students have been given a late start to the working week.
Sue Cawthray said that although her team members will be watching the final, essential workers don't have the option of a mass half-day off. She said:
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