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Nov 2020
Harrogate's mixed reaction to James Street planters
Few topics, it seems, generate more debate in Harrogate than the planters on James Street.
The Stray Ferret put a picture of the new car parking blockers on our social media feeds late last night and more than 150 people have already posted comments.
The council had promised to provide “eye-catching” planters to replace the cones it had installed as part of covid social distancing measures on the popular shopping street.
But the reaction, it has to be said, was distinctly mixed. Some approved, albeit with caveats:
But there were concerns about everything ranging from the impact on parking to whether they might be trip hazards or even attract the attention of thieves. Here's a sample:
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One person suggested the road should be cobbled like York and parking restricted to maintain the character and encourage social distancing.
The issue of cost inevitably was raised.
It has to be said the majority of comments were not of approval. But some did acknowledge that flowers were better than cones.
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