Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report will set out the vision for the future of York city centre that has been developed through public and stakeholder engagement as part of the My City Centre project.

The Executive will be asked to approve the My City Centre vision and commission a joint stakeholder and partner action plan to deliver the vision.

Resolved:  (i)      That the My City Centre Strategic Vision set out in Annex 1 to the report be approved, and adopted as a guide to investment in the centre, to inform policy decision and as a material consideration in planning (where relevant).

Reason:     To establish a long term social, environmental and economic strategic vision for a sustainable future for York city centre, and ensure that decisions are made in accordance with this vision.

                   (ii)      That officers be instructed to prepare a delivery strategy for the vision, by working with partners including the project Stakeholder Group, which will be brought to a future Executive meeting.

Reason:     To establish a means for delivering the vision, establish roles and responsibilities with partners, and prioritise the actions contained within the vision