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House of Commons · Petition P003089

Harrogate spring water money for Harrogate

07 July 2025 to 17 July 2025

Presented 2 times by 1 MP

EnvironmentLocal Government

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At a glance

This petition concerning harrogate spring water money for harrogate was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue summary

The petition calls for the Harrogate Springs Water Levy of 0.5% of profits to be returned to the people of Harrogate through the newly created Harrogate Town Council, as it was originally intended.

Action requested

The House of Commons is asked to call on North Yorkshire Council to return the money for use by the citizens of Harrogate.

Key facts

  • 0.5% of profits from the Harrogate Springs Water Levy
  • Newly created Harrogate Town Council
  • Local authority independence prevents central government intervention without specific legal provisions

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 17 July 2025

    Tom Gordon Lib Dem Harrogate and Knaresborough

  2. Presented 07 July 2025

    Tom Gordon Lib Dem Harrogate and Knaresborough

    Harrogate Spring Water pays a 0.5% levy on its revenue annually. This used to go to Harrogate borough council for the benefit of the local area, but following local government reorganisation, it now goes to North Yorkshire council. This was a key campaign during the Harrogate town council elections, when the Liberal Democrats won an overwhelming majority on a platform that this levy should go to the new Harrogate town council. The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons calls on North Yorkshire council to return the money for the use of the citizens of Harrogate, as was always intended.

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