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Harrogate residents asked to share views on vape shops

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 12:40

Jonathan Shrago (right) is delivering the vape shop survey to town centre residents.

A survey has been launched to find out what residents think about vape shops in central Harrogate.

Jonathan Shrago, the Conservative candidate for the Harrogate Central division in next year’s North Yorkshire Council elections, is behind the survey.

He says it will go to every resident in Central Harrogate, with the results submitted to North Yorkshire Council to help inform future decisions.

Jonathan said:

“Vape shops come up time and again when I talk to people in Central Harrogate, yet the reasons for concerns differ.

“It is important to hear exactly what local people are thinking. This survey – going to every resident in Central Harrogate – will help us take these concerns further.

“The results will be submitted to North Yorkshire Council, ensuring residents will have their say before the Council makes its decisions.

"The stronger the response we get, the better we can inform the Council how the people of Central Harrogate feel.”

Jonathan said the issue also reflected wider concerns about the future of the town centre.

He added:

“There is obvious concern about the future of retail in our town centre and this issue is indicative of that concern.

“Harrogate is special and it needs an equally special effort to maintain it. Retail, hospitality and the visitor economy are critical.

"They underpin thousands of jobs and we have to ensure the right decisions are taken for our town.”

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