Issue details

Creating a new Woodland/Stray for York

Purpose of report to set out proposals to acquire land which will enable the creation of a large new area of woodland in close proximity to the city to provide green amenity space for residents and plant trees that will contribute to the council’s commitment to become net carbon neutral by 2030.

The Executive will be asked to agree to the acquisition of the freehold interest of agricultural land within the City Council boundary for planting as woodland and public green amenity space.

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: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/07/2020

Decision due: 27/08/20 by Executive

Lead member: Councillor Paula Widdowson, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group cllr.pwiddowson@york.gov.uk

Lead director: Corporate Director of Economy and Place

Department: Directorate of Economy and Place

Contact: Tracey Carter, Director Economy, Regeneration and Housing Tel : 01904 553419 Email: tracey.carter@york.gov.uk.

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  • Creating a new Woodland/Stray for York  

 

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