Issue details
York Green Streets tree planting proposals 2024/25.
Purpose of report:
In 2022, officers undertook an opportunity mapping exercise (with
the help of external consultant landscape architects) to find
suitable sites for new tree planting within York’s urban
areas.
The Council Plan contains a commitment plant 4,000 trees within
York’s urban area in response to the declared climate and
nature emergencies.
Thirteen sites were planted in 2023/24 with c2,500 trees putting
the council well on the way to achieving its goal. These sites were
fully funded by external grant, including 3yrs maintenance.
A further 47 sites, mainly council owned land, are now being
considered for planting in 2024/25. The report seeks in-principle
approval to progress these sites towards delivery subject to
relevant external consultation and successful external funding
bid.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Acomb Ward; Bishopthorpe Ward; Clifton Ward; Copmanthorpe Ward; Fishergate Ward; Fulford and Heslington Ward; Guildhall Ward; Haxby and Wigginton Ward; Heworth Ward; Heworth Without Ward; Holgate Ward; Huntington and New Earswick Ward; Micklegate Ward; Rawcliffe and Clifton Without; Westfield Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/08/2024
Decision due: 17/09/24 by Decision Session - Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead member: Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead director: Interim Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of City Development
Contact: Shaun Gibbons, Head of Carbon Reduction Email: paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk; shaun.gibbons@york.gov.uk; shaun.gibbons@york.gov.uk, Paul McCabe paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The majority of the sites were identified
following a ‘call for sites’ in 2022, followed by
detailed feasibility assessment.
Internal consultation has been held with CYC archaeology, ecology,
arboralist, Public Realm, Highway Assets and Regulation.
Approved sites will be subject to external consultation where
required.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: EIA will be considered as part of the report.