Issue details

City Transport Access Measures

Purpose of Report: Following police advice and security risk assessments for York, and in line with other moves seen across other towns and cities in the UK, this report is to seek approval to start a review of city access points to restrict vehicle access during foot street hours.

This report will also request permission to access the Reinvigorate York fund and approval to delegate detailed decision making the Corporate Director of Economy and Place.

The Executive is asked to agree:
• a review of security measures across the city, including the city centre and York racecourse to restrict vehicle access and a programme of works to take this forward.
• the recommended options and work for York Racecourse and allows the Racecourse to go ahead with agreed measures in partnership with Council officers.
• the use of the Reinvigorate York funding and any additional funding as required.
• to delegate authority to the Director of Economy and Place for all works and budget decisions in this programme

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Cabinet Decision - a 'Key Issue' - decision leading to savings or expenditure of £500,000 or above;

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: Guildhall Ward; Micklegate Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2017

Decision due: 08/02/18 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Transport and Planning

Lead director: Corporate Director of Economy and Place

Department: Directorate of Economy and Place

Contact: Tony Clarke Tel No.01904 551641 Email: tony.clarke@york.gov.uk.

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Documents

  • City Transport Access Measures  

 

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