Issue details
York Walls in Bloom
Propose changes to how the ecology of the Bar
Walls ramparts can be adapted
to improve the aesthetics, biodiversity and sustainability. The
Executive Member will be asked to approve an altered approach to
the
management of the Bar Walls ramparts which aims to increase the
aesthetic quality, biodiversity and
sustainability. This is achieved be leveraging partnership working
with external and volunteer groups.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Fishergate Ward; Guildhall Ward; Micklegate Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/12/2025
Decision due: 20/01/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Lead member: Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead director: Director of Transport, Environment and Planning
Department: Directorate of Transport, Environment and Planning
Contact: Liam Dennis, Community Involvement Officer Email: liam.dennis@york.gov.uk Email: liam.dennis@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Discussion with partners and statutory bodies
about the best practice for managing the ecology on heritage sites
and best practice in how to reach our aims and objectives.
Consultees:
Historic England
University of York
Friends of York Walls
York Walls Liaison Group which includes York conservation trust,
Civic Trust, York Museum Trust, York Explore
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes