Sunday’s Sung Eucharist was attended by the Mayor of Harrogate – Cllr Stuart Martin MBE and the Council of the Borough of Harrogate.
Mr Richard Compton DL, representing Her Majesty the Queen, also attended together with other civic dignitaries including Ripon Mayor – Cllr Eamon Parkin.
The Very Rev John Dobson DL, Dean of Ripon said: “It was a privilege to welcome the Mayor of Harrogate and many civic guests to Ripon Cathedral. As we seek to serve the communities of the region we are keen to encourage those who are elected to public office and to work in partnership with them.”