Businesses, community groups, volunteers and local organisations are being invited to come together this September for a new initiative to help improve Harrogate town centre.

The focus gradually moves beyond “How do we grow more?” towards more strategic questions.

Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has hit the ground running in Parliament this week, raising local concerns with the First Secretary of State following his roundtable local hospitality representatives from across the local area.

Horticap, a charity which was established in 1984, provides horticultural training for students, who are all adults with learning or physical disabilities. 

More than 56% of people say they weren’t prepared for life’s financial milestones with one in four admitting they lack basic knowledge about money matters but are too embarrassed to ask, according to new research. 

We're sure, like us, you will have been shocked and saddened by the terrible scenes coming out of Nepal and our thoughts are with everyone who has lost their lives, loved ones, homes and livelihoods, as well as those across the border. 

Jones Myers’ internationally renowned Children’s Department has further expanded  with the appointment of Paralegal, Jessica Saville.

The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” at helping to shape the authority’s future as he has announced he is to retire next year.  

Lib Dem MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough has launched a “save our highstreets” plan as new analysis reveals the hit delivered to jobs and businesses.

Harrogate Theatre brings sensational stories to the stage this September, thrilling audiences with four back-to-back classics over a four-week period.

Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, is hosting a palliative care coffee morning and participating in the Great North Run half-marathon in aid of local hospice charity St Michaels.

Chamber member The West Park Centre is pleased to offer versatile and welcoming room hire right in the heart of Harrogate.

Tom Gordon, The Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough is encouraging local business to share their experiences about the pressures they’re facing, what’s working, and what the Government could do differently.

I won't dress up this month's figures. Dwell time, footfall and retail performance are all softer than any of us would like, and I know those numbers aren't abstractions - they're felt on the shop floor, in the order book and in the quiet conversations business owners are having with themselves at the end of a long week.

We will host its next meeting on Monday 14 September at The DoubleTree by Hilton Majestic Hotel, exploring how Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) can benefit local organisations of every size across the Harrogate District.

Since the pandemic, as a HR Consultant, I have seen an increase in the number of formal grievances raised by employees.

Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has celebrated the 30th anniversary of Feva (Knaresborough's Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts) with a motion in the Houses of Parliament.

On 13 September, Chamber member Jenni Brown of JJB Office Services will be taking part in the Great North Run to raise funds for Saint Michael's Hospice in Harrogate.