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Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Today's practical local briefing for York, Harrogate and North Leeds: official updates, planning and records, travel signals, events and useful source checks.

OpenIN PICTURES: Inside this historic former Nidderdale station house on the market for £975,000A remarkable property that is also a piece of Nidderdale’s railway heritage has come to the market.OpenPlans for long-awaited £25 million rebuild of Wetherby High School given green lightPlans for the long-awaited £25 million rebuild of Wetherby High School have been approved, paving the way for construction work to begin on the transformational project.OpenIlkley Pride 2026 celebrates community, inclusion and diversityILKLEY Pride 2026 brought colour, celebration and a strong sense of community to the town on Saturday as residents and visitors gathered for a day dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion.OpenOtley church hall could be sold for almost £600,000 after homes get green lightA historic church hall could be sold for almost £600,000 after the council failed to stop homes being built on the site.OpenThriving sports and social club near York goes to market for £99,500 leaseholdA thriving sports and social club near York has gone on the market.OpenLocations revealed for Harrogate Floral Summer of Celebration 2026 displaysHarrogate BID is delighted to reveal the locations for this year’s Floral Summer of Celebration, as eight spectacular displays prepare to brighten up the town centre. The popular floral trail, organised and delivered by Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID), returns for its fifth year from Friday, July 3rd until Friday, July 17th. This year’s celebration… The post Locations revealed for Harrogate Floral Summer of Celebration 2026 displays appeared first on Harrogate BID .Open'Amazingly civilised' Deer Shed Festival will return with cream of current indie and alternative sceneDeer Shed Festival may be one of Britain’s greatest independent music festivals but it’s also highly regarded for a lot more including its stunning spoken word and literary programme.OpenHarrogate BID’s Business Crime Officer recognised during Westminster debateThe work of Harrogate BID’s new Business Crime Officer has been highlighted in Parliament as an example of positive partnership working to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, praised the appointment of former police officer Paul Evans to the role during a Westminster Hall debate focused on tackling abuse… The post Harrogate BID’s Business Crime Officer recognised during Westminster debate appeared first on Harrogate BID .OpenPICTURES Pete Tong declares 'best audience ever' at Scarborough Open Air TheatreDance music pioneer Pete Tong wowed the audience at Scarborough Open Air Theatre as he brought the sounds of Ibiza to the Yorkshire coast.OpenLogo: Visit the City of York Council home pageWe provide local government services to around 200,000 people in an area covering approximately 105 square miles. City of York Council: West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. Telephone: 01904 551550.OpenView and comment on minerals and waste or council planning applicationsSee what is planned in your area. You can support, object to or comment on any planning application we receive.OpenView and comment on planning applications in your areaSee what is planned in your area. You can support, object to or comment on any planning application we receive.