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.
Update: This decision session has been moved from Tuesday, 20 January to Tuesday, 27 January.
Reason: All executive member decision sessions and executive have been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 27 January to avoid any overlap with the pre-election period for Heworth ward election.
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: 27/01/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Reason: Item has been moved, please see description for further information.
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