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20
Jul 2021
'Good riddance' to Knaresborough high street cones, say traders
Knaresborough traders have said they are overjoyed by the news that the town's social distancing cones are due to be removed this evening.
Harrogate's social distancing planters were taken away this morning and parking bays were restored.
Cllr Don Mackenzie, North Yorkshire County Council's executive member for access, told the Stray Ferret the cones would be removed by the end of today.
The cones were put up to give shoppers more space to spread out but the loss of prime parking spaces on High Street has upset some traders.
Carol Scanlan, the owner of Carol's Bonnie Dogs on the high street, said:
Martin Sturdy, the owner of card and gift shop ZigZag said:
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The planters in Harrogate town centre were removed from about 9am this morning, prompting questions about where they will end up.
People have called on social media for the flowers not to go to waste and suggested they were planted elsewhere, such as in Valley Gardens, or given to local community groups.
Andrew Hart, a businessman from Bilton, suggested they could be donated to Starbeck in Bloom or other similar groups.
The Stray Ferret asked Harrogate Borough Council what had happened to the planters but has yet to receive a reply.
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