Issue - meetings

This report sets out recent and ongoing progress on the York Central development site and outlines a proposed way forward, which Members are asked to note and endorse.

RESOLVED:             That the current and proposed work streams outlined in the report annex together with the overall programme to date be received and noted.

REASON:                  To continue to facilitate and deliver the development of the strategically important York Central site.

Consideration was given to a report which set out details of recent and ongoing progress on the York Central development site and outlined a proposed way forward.

Further information and background on this 35 hectare brown field site were detailed at paragraphs 2 to 4, with details of the current position and programme of proposed works set out in paragraphs 5 to 18 and Annex 2 of the report. Information on the potential for a Tax Increment Finance scheme to be developed had been explored by consultants, with further details set out in paragraphs 11 and 12 and in confidential Annex 1.

The proposed options were

Option 1:        To endorse the proposed approach and the work-streams identified

Option 2:        To recommend an alternative approach is pursued.

Option 3:        To discontinue the pursuit of the delivery of the York Central development in light of the issues raised.

The Leader expressed his appreciation for the cross party support received from the working group members on a site which was important to the city’s future.

RESOLVED:            That the current and proposed work streams outlined in the report annex together with the overall programme to date be received and noted.

REASON:                  To continue to facilitate and deliver the development of the strategically important York Central site.