The foundation was laid during Knaresborough’s COVID-19 response, which brought together individuals, community groups, and local businesses to address immediate challenges. This collective effort showcased the strengths within the community.
April 2020
Conversations among participants of the COVID response evolved into discussions about the lasting positive contributions made, leading to the informal establishment of the Knaresborough Voice Alliance.
March 2021
The first Knaresborough Voice Conversation and workshop was held to formalise ideas and set a direction for the Alliance. The rest is history! Find out what came next by reviewing our vision and areas of work here.
November 2021
Where we began
Knaresborough Voice began life as Knaresborough Voice Alliance (KVA) in response to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to build on what worked well during that time of crisis. We were also conscious of the impending local government reorganisation which would see the former Harrogate Borough Council abolished and greater ambition for towns like Knaresborough to have a louder voice in the new North Yorkshire Unitary Council.