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BBC News
11-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Revised York Castle car park redevelopment plans submitted
Revised plans to upgrade the area around Clifford's Tower in York have been submitted for Castle Gateway scheme covers the Eye of York area where the River Foss meets the River project, which has been amended in order to cut costs, would now include a new park, play areas and 30 Blue Badge parking bays instead of a paved event to close Castle Car Park will be put before senior councillors later in the year and Pete Kilbane, deputy leader of the authority, said: "We are working to transform this area from a car park to a people park." The revised plans are based on responses to a public consultation that took place last consultants BDP said they had focused on accessibility, heritage and maintenance when drawing up the new said: "Our proposals include new play areas for families, something people have been asking for more of in the city centre, and green open space for people to relax and take some time out." The council said the revised proposals aimed to make the scheme more affordable so that it could still be January councillors were told the first phase of the scheme would cost an estimated £3.5 Foale, the council's city development lead at the time, said the cost of plans for the scheme approved in 2020 would now be close to £16m, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Katie Lomas, the council's Labour finance and major projects spokesperson, said submission of the planning application was an "important step forward for the scheme"."These plans seek to create a versatile public space where people of all ages want to spend time, making it greener and more accessible, as well as more affordable and deliverable, when compared to previous plans," she said. A planned multi-storey car park at St George's Fields is no longer set to go ahead, though improvements to existing facilities are still being revised Castle Gateway proposals are set to go before the council's executive in September and a decision will be made separately on the planning application. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Six-month conservation work to York medieval gateway begins
Stonemasons will spend up to six months restoring a leaking medieval city gateway, a council has Bar, which sits on the site of a gateway to York's Roman legionary fortress, is one of four fortified gateways along the two-mile (3.4km) city walls which encircle the work starting on Monday would include preserving the lead and timber covering the structure's roof, City of York Council said.A road closure will be in place at the High Petergate section of the walls, with access provided for pedestrians and cyclists who dismount. The Bootham Bar archway dates from the 11th century, and was heightened in the 14th Pete Kilbane, executive member at City of York Council, said: "We're one of only few of local authorities with an in-house stonemason's team."He said over the next few months craftsmen would be "applying their skills to Bootham Bar", which had been "leaking intermittently".The work would "maintain the ancient gateway and preserve our medieval walls for generations to come", he added.A diversion will be in place via Duncombe Place, with access provided to the section of road which runs through Bootham Bar to allow deliveries to local businesses, according to the council.A spokesperson said a temporary ramp would be in place for those using wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
See the Women's Rugby World Cup trophy up close this Sunday and Monday
The newly-revealed Women's Rugby World Cup trophy will be available to view in York this Sunday (June 1) and coming Monday (June 2) as part of a special 'Trophy Tour.' A specially-branded Land Rover Defender will transport the trophy into the city for public viewing over the two days, when it will be displayed in Parliament Square. On the evening of the Monday, the trophy will be transported to York Rugby Club, where it will be available, from 6pm, for local sports teams and organisations to see. Councillor Pete Kilbane, executive member for economy and culture, said: "We're thrilled to be hosting several exciting games as part of the Women's Rugby World Cup later this summer. "Supporting this leg of the Trophy Tour is a great way to continue our amazing year of sport." Residents and visitors can view the trophy in Parliament Square between 10.30am and 3.30pm on the Sunday, or between 10am and 3pm on the Monday, with no need to book. York Community Stadium will host six matches of the Women's Rugby World Cup during August and September, including USA vs Australia, South Africa vs Italy, and New Zealand vs Spain. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Scheme to dual York outer ring road faces £110m funding shortfall
A project to dual more of York's outer ring road will be reviewed after the council admitted there was a £110m funding shortfall for the scheme aims to reduce journey times on the A1237 by making a stretch of the road into a dual carriageway and upgrading five to expand the Clifton Moor roundabout was the authority's priority, a spokesperson said, to enable new housing developments to be built in the Kilbane, deputy leader of York Council, said the project was "subject to the same cost inflation as other major schemes," including rising construction and energy prices. Councillors are expected to discuss options for the project at a meeting in July but previously warned the work may have to be scaled remaining budget for the project is £51m, against a £164m cost to complete the work, according to the Local Democracy Reporting said: "Delivering Clifton Moor roundabout is a priority to enable the building of new homes on the north side of the city."The council will deliver a phasing plan that's consistent with planning permission for the entire dualling scheme." The project to revamp the front of York railway station also faced a funding gap of £18m, the authority has is under way at the site and money could be redirected from the outer ring road scheme to make up the shortfall, according to station scheme, which includes upgrades to bus and cycle infrastructure and public space improvements, had seen large increases in construction costs according to Katie Lomas, executive member for finance, performance and major projects."This scheme is hugely important, some very difficult decisions are required and politicians need to learn from this and not write open cheques in the future," she said. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
VE Day 80th celebrations in North Yorkshire
Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is celebrated on 8 May to mark the moment the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender in 1945. People across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to join in the celebrations and commemorations, with York's City Walls lit in red, white and blue from Monday 5 until Thursday 8 May. Pete Kilbane, executive member for economy and culture at City of York Council, said: "The end of the war in Europe is a moment to celebrate. It also reminds us of the sacrifices people made so that we can be free today. "So let's come together in our streets, communities and workplaces and mark this 80th anniversary." On 8 May, the Royal British Legion Scarborough branch will hold a service of prayers and wreath-laying in Alma Square from 11:00 BST. On 10 May, there will be a cocktail reception and formal lunch at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa near York from 12:30 BST. The four-course meal will have a "Dig for Victory" theme, using produce from the venue's own gardens and local farmers. It will be accompanied by live music from York's Celebration Singers. St Wilfrid's Garrison Church in Strensall will be hosting a concert by York Railway Institute Band and the York Military Wives Choir. The event, at 19:30 BST on 8 May, will feature old and new songs that evoke memories of 1945, concluding with a Last Night of the Proms-style finale. Tickets are priced at £10 per adult and £5 per child. Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington will hold celebrations on the weekend of 10 and 11 May. The museum said its "We'll Meet Again" weekend would be its "big event of the year", featuring reenactors in 1940s dress, who will be giving demonstrations and talks, with vintage vehicles on show and tables and chairs set out for a street party. On 8 May, Ripon Cathedral will be hosting a VE Day anniversary proms, with children from a local school giving readings. Tickets are £15. Ripon City Council will host a free event in the market square from 18:00 to 21:30 BST, with live music, a climbing wall, vintage games and family friendly activities. And on Sunday 11 May, there will be a traditional parade through Ripon for the Installation of the new Mayor of Ripon at Ripon Cathedral. There will also be a performance of stories of Yorkshire Normandy veterans, as told by Ripon Theatre Festival and the Ripon Community Poppy Project, at Lister House. On 1 May, York Army Museum will launch its Remembering Victory in Europe exhibition showcasing regiments and the home front in York. There will be live performances at 17:00 and 19:00 BST on 8 May telling the stories of two of York's Normandy veterans. On 10 May the museum will host a dramatisation offering an insight into the lives of prisoners of war, and highlighting the ethnic diversity of the veteran community. On 8 May, York Minster will host a special Evensong commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, starting at 17:30 BST. On 8 May at 18:00 BST, Knaresborough Castle will host themed entertainment including performances from local musicians, bands and dance groups. Members of the Knaresborough Branch of The Royal British Legion, Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps will parade in the castle grounds and lead attendees to gather at the War Memorial for prayers of remembrance. Do you have memories of VE Day? Share your stories, email Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. VE Day 80 celebrations in Hull and East Yorkshire VE Day 80th celebrations in Lincolnshire
