Stray NOT to be used for outdoor seating
It's after feedback from the land owners
Pubs, restaurants and cafes in Harrogate will not be allowed to use The Stray for outdoor seating when they reopen.
On Monday, hospitality will be allowed to reopen as part of the latest lockdown easing, but outdoors only.
Harrogate Borough Council has said, this morning, businesses won't be granted licences to use the space for outdoor seating.
In a statement, the authority told us: "As custodians of the Stray, we encourage all visitors to use it responsibly and enjoy the wonderful public space it provides.
"However, after feedback from land owners - the Duchy of Lancaster - it has been decided that it wouldn’t be appropriate at this stage to grant licences to a select number of individual businesses that could potentially inhibit the open access and enjoyment for all."