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Clifford’s Tower Visitor Centre Update

 

 

Purpose of Report: To consider the council’s response to the public announcement by English Heritage to not proceed with the Visitor Centre element of the proposals for Clifford’s Tower.

The report will ask the Executive to consider a recommendation to withdraw the offer of a long leasehold disposal of the land around Clifford’s Tower which has previously been agreed by Executive in order to allow English heritage to develop a Visitor Centre. This land is no longer required following the public announcement by English Heritage of the cancellation of this element of the scheme.

The reason for the urgency is to clarify City of York Council’s position following English Heritage’s recent announcement.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: Guildhall Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/06/2018

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
In order to clarify City of York Council's position following English Heritage's recent announcement.

Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;

Decision due: 12/07/18 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Leader (incorporating Finance & Performance)

Lead director: Corporate Director of Economy and Place

Contact: Tracey Carter, Director Economy, Regeneration and Housing Tel No. 01904 553419; Email:  tracey.carter@york.gov.uk  tracey.carter@york.gov.uk.

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