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29

Jul 2021

Business
Business

Harrogate Christmas market cancelled

Published: 29 Jul 2021, 19:00 BST

Updated: 29 Jul 2021, 19:09 BST

by John Plummer

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The organiser says he's 'disgusted' by the decision after Harrogate Borough Council announced the news tonight. A total of 170 traders and 53 coaches had booked to attend the event on Montpellier Hill.

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Harrogate Christmas market has been cancelled for the second year running.

Harrogate Borough Council issued a statement this evening saying "the event management plan did not fully take into account the risk of overcrowding and necessary evacuation procedures, counter-terrorism measures and the ongoing risk of covid".

Brian Dunsby, the event organiser, was unaware of the news until the Stray Ferret contacted him tonight.

Mr Dunsby said he was "absolutely disgusted" by the decision and would fight it.

He said 170 traders and 53 coaches had booked to attend the event on Montpellier Hill, which was due to take place from November 18 to 21.

"This is an outdoor event and there is no reason to cancel. It's quite unjustifiable.
"The Christmas market is part of the social programme for the town and for traders. We can't tolerate this and will fight back."


Mr Dunsby said he was unaware of concerns by the council.

The council's statement said it was "working hard to ensure alternative Christmas festivities take place".

Its full statement is included in the tweet below.

https://twitter.com/Harrogatebc/status/1420797630024663041



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