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18

Jan 2024

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Parking charges to begin at Harrogate reservoirs next week

Published: 18 Jan 2024, 16:54 GMT

by Lauren Ryan

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Parking charges at reservoirs in the Harrogate district are being introduced next week.

The Stray Ferret broke the news in June 2022 that Yorkshire Water planned to charge motorists at Fewston, Swinsty and Thruscross reservoirs. Since then we have raised residents' concerns about parking and in November last year reported the equipment was being installed.

Today, Yorkshire Water announced the fees would start on Monday, January 22. The costs are:


  • 1 hour - £1

  • 2 hours - £2

  • 6 hours - £3

  • All day - £5

  • Annual pass for all car parks - £30


ANPR camera technology will monitor motorists who visit the reservoirs.

Fewston, Swinsty and Thruscross are popular recreational sites which local dog walkers visit regularly.

Yorkshire Water said the charges will be reinvested on initiatives including the creation of the company's first ever in-house ranger team.

The nine-strong team will undertake countryside management and biodiversity projects and "ensure visitors have a positive experience on site", Yorkshire Water said.

A spokesperson added:

“We looked thoroughly into how people use our sites and we believe a small parking fee and increased security will help to dissuade anti-social behaviour, such as fly-tipping, at our sites but also have a long-term positive impact in terms of the projects we can deliver in the future.
“We’ve also collaborated with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure our visitors are aware of these changes prior to the charges going live, and we’re making it as easy as possible for people to pay, whether it’s via card payment on site, the Ring Go app or even by telephone.”


Blue badge holders


Yorkshire Water urged blue badge holders to apply for their free parking permit ahead of the charges being introduced.

The spokesperson added:

“We want to encourage our blue badge visitors to register and receive a permit. If you don’t have a permit, you will have to pay. It’s easy to apply and you can do so via our dedicated website.”


Blue badge visitors can register on the website and complete the following form. Once accepted, a permit will be issued which is valid for a year, exempting the registered vehicle from being liable to the charges.

Bransby Wilson Parking Solutions will operate the parking meters.



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