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Your plan has been created using your feedback from recent surveys. It highlights what’s working well, what needs attention, and the priorities you’ve told us matter most. We’ve also developed an Action Plan to show how we’ll deliver onContinue reading
This page is here to keep you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood and the work Leeds Federated is doing to deliver our services to you. Our aim is simple: to help people make a home, and we’re here to listen, learn and act on your views
You’ll find your Neighbourhood Plan here (just click or tap the image below)
Your plan has been created using your feedback from recent surveys. It highlights what’s working well, what needs attention, and the priorities you’ve told us matter most. We’ve also developed an Action Plan to show how we’ll deliver on these priorities.
This page is your hub for updates, news, and ways to get involved. Check out the newsfeed below for the latest, explore other pages for wider projects, and discover how you can share your ideas or join in.
Plus, a little bonus: every month, we’re giving away a £30 voucher to someone who interacts on the Your Voice site – whether that’s leaving a comment, completing a survey, or sharing something creative. So, get involved and have your say!
Harrogate is a thriving spa town with a strong sense of community, particularly across areas such Devonshire, Starbeck and Knaresborough Road. These neighbourhoods are popular with residents for their excellent amenities, green spaces and convenient transport connections.
Residents enjoy a wide variety of local amenities, including independent cafés, convenience stores and supermarkets along Knaresborough Road and in Starbeck. Popular local spots include Starbeck High Street, the Co-op Food on Knaresborough Road, Harrogate District Hospital and the cafés and restaurants around Kings Road and Devonshire Place. Local pubs such as The Empress on Devonshire Place and The Railway in Starbeck are well known community favourites.
The area benefits from excellent green spaces and leisure facilities. Residents can enjoy walks across the famous Stray, explore the gardens at Valley Gardens, or visit nearby parks including Coronation Grove and Starbeck Recreation Ground. Families also enjoy nearby attractions such as the Harrogate Railway Athletic facilities and community activities hosted throughout the year.
Transport links are excellent, with regular buses running along Knaresborough Road into Harrogate town centre and towards Knaresborough and Leeds. Starbeck railway station provides direct rail services to Harrogate, York and Leeds, making the area ideal for commuters.
These areas fall within divisions represented by councillors including Philip Broadbank and Chrissie Holmes, who support a range of local community initiatives, environmental improvements and neighbourhood projects across Harrogate and Starbeck.
There are plenty of opportunities for residents to stay active and involved in the local community. Facilities such as the Hydro, Harrogate Leisure and Wellness Centre and local fitness studios offer sports and wellbeing activities, while community groups regularly host seasonal events, charity fundraisers and local markets.
Harrogate also has a rich heritage, known historically for its spa waters, Victorian architecture and beautiful gardens. Today, areas such as Starbeck, Devonshire Place and Knaresborough Road continue to combine historic character with modern amenities, making them desirable places to live.
