Council presses pause on Harrogate Gateway project
It's after a legal challenge has been launched against the controversial scheme
Harrogate's £10.9 million Gateway project has been put on hold.
It's after a legal challenge into the controversial scheme.
The Council wanted to change the road layout to increase walking and cycling - but campaigners argued it'd damage town centre trade.
North Yorkshire Council’s corporate director of environment, Karl Battersby, said:
“We have received a legal challenge to the executive’s decision to progress the Transforming Cities Fund scheme in Harrogate.
“Having taken external advice on the grounds of the challenge and having fully considered the matter, we have rescinded the decision to proceed with the scheme at this stage in order to avoid further costs and time delays.
“A further report will be considered by the executive soon, which will set out next steps and timescales for the project in line with legal advice. We will be taking further advice before deciding how best to proceed.”