As we step into 2026, I want to wish all our members a very Happy New Year. 

Supporting local enterprise is at the heart of what the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce does, and we’re pleased to share a new opportunity for our members and the wider business community.

At Time Together we value the generous local support we receive to help us continue to enable disabled and autistic people to live life well.

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, praised Harrogate International Partnerships in Parliament, highlighting the organisation’s contribution to supporting international links with key partners such as France.

Next month dozens of property developers and real estate professionals will attend a free event where they will hear from four industry specialists, who work with developers across Yorkshire and beyond, about the current challenges and opportunities in the property sector.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is introducing a FULLY FUNDED initiative in our region that can help support your organisation’s workforce health, wellbeing, and productivity.

We are really pleased to welcome Harrogate Denture Clinic to our membership. Run by James and conveniently located on Otley Road, this independent clinic provides experienced support for a wide range of denture needs.

On Monday, 12th January 2026, Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce launched its new year of events in style with a packed meeting at the prestigious Rudding Park Hotel.

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has ensured that improvements to the York Area Capacity Scheme remain firmly on the Government’s agenda, after improvements to the scheme were left off today’s Northern Powerhouse Rail plans.

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has secured a parliamentary debate to hold water company bosses to account after executives continued to pocket millions in bonuses despite a ban under the Water Special Measures Act.

In 2026 more couples who are divorcing and separating are expected to choose non-confrontational ways to legally end their relationship and put their children’s best interests first.

This Saturday, 17th January, St Aidan’s Church of England High School will open its doors to the local community for the Harrogate Kindness Festival 2026.

The Harrogate International Sunday Series kicks off a brand-new season this month with a performance by Brazilian violinist and rising global star Nathan Amaral. 

Harrogate BID is delighted to relaunch a popular match funding grant scheme to support the town’s business community with store front and accessibility improvements. 

The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax bill has increased by nearly 65 percent. Almost 340,000 people have used the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax since 6 April 2025, an increase of 132,788 people compared to the same period last year. 

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has celebrated local achievements in Parliament, highlighting residents recognised in the New Year Honours list – including Master Kambiz R. Ali, founder of Harrogate’s internationally renowned K.R. Ali Taekwondo Academy.

A leading Harrogate based law firm has reported a significant increase in the number of older couples divorcing, which reflects a wider national trend towards later-life relationship breakdown.

 Harrogate BID is thrilled to announce the return of the third Harrogate Self Care Week in February.