Decision details

RESOLVED:(i) That the Lord Mayor be thanked for the work carried out by her and her York World Heritage Working Group and that Option C be adopted;

                        (ii) That any public consultation be undertaken by the City of York Council and should include both the local business and residential communities in order to improve public awareness and support for the proposal, and a clearer explanation of the implications for development in the proposed area be provided, together with a review of whether the full city walls area was the most appropriate boundary for a World Heritage Site.

REASON:It would be appropriate to consult the community and await the publication of guidance from DCMS on this issue and then to receive a further report and make a decision on whether to pursue World Heritage status once this additional information is available.