Following the installation of lighting in Valley Gardens, the borough council has decided to replace the existing lighting along Montpellier Hill, West Park and York Place.
The new lights have started to be installed this week and have been wrapped around the trunk rather than being strung through the branches resulting in an attractive illumination of the tree. This should result in better resistance to the weather and fewer repair requirements through the season.
More than 40 trees will each have around 100 m of lights that will be a mixture of bright white, warm white and coloured, to produce a beautiful array of colour across the town during the autumn and winter months.
Councillor Sam Gibbs, Harrogate Borough Council’s cabinet member for environment, waste reduction and recycling, said:
The Stray is such an iconic landmark for Harrogate and throughout the year attracts thousands of visitors.
We’re often complimented on the existing lighting, but it can be difficult to manage due to lights getting blown around, hanging down and becoming dangerous. The replacement project will be a big change compared to the current display and should continue to bring a smile to people’s faces as they travel through the town in the evening.
Just why do this????
The lights are a big part of what makes Harrogate home.
Don’t want it to look like Ibiza. Harrogate is currently being spoilt by the local authority.
Traditions are important here.
anything is better than the current lights which look like they have just been thrown at the tree.