Issue details
14 New Lane: Proposal to incorporate the land back into West Bank Park, Acomb
Purpose of Report: 14
New Lane was until the 1980’s the West Bank Park
parkkeepers’ accommodation. In the early 1990’s the
current boundary fence was erected reinforcing its separation from
rest of park.
During the 1990s and 2000’s it was used by Housing
Association tenants. After which the property was unoccupied until
2016 when a major fire seriously damaged the building resulting in
its partial demolition.
Following the fire, a payment was received from the council
insurers which has been used to fund site safety and
clearance.
Demolition should be completed later this summer.
The report will seek approval to incorporate the land upon which 14
New Lane stood into West Bank Park following final site clearance
and allocate any remaining insurance budget to projects within West
Bank Park such as improving the toilets, creating a fully
accessible toilet, and/or improving play equipment.
The Executive Member will be asked to:
i. Incorporate the land upon which 14 New Lane stood into West Bank Park.
ii. Allocate any remaining insurance budgets to projects within West Bank Park.
Executive Members for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion in consultation with Executive Members for Environment and Climate Emergency will make the decision.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Holgate Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/07/2024
Decision due: 21/11/24 by Decision Session - Executive Members for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Lead member: Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Lead director: Director of Transport, Environment and Planning
Department: Directorate of Transport, Environment and Planning
Contact: Dave Meigh Email: dave.meigh@york.gov.uk Email: dave.meigh@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Written submission
Consultees
Ward Members
Council departments
Friends of West Bank Park
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes