Bandstand set to get power supply
Plans to install the electricity in the Grade II listed bandstand in Park Street are due to be considered by Harrogate Borough Council's planning committee next Tuesday.
Ripon Civic Society supported the move in principle, but members voiced concerns over the impact the current proposals will have.
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Hide AdThe sockets would be housed in a locked metal box on the base wall which would be painted black to blend in with the rest of the structure.
Planning officials noted the bandstand occupies a prominent position in the park, a key open space in Ripon's Conservation Area. but do not believe the box will not harm its character as it will be "small and unobtrusive".