Issue details
York Green Streets tree planting proposals 2024/25.
Purpose of report: In 2022, officers undertook an opportunity
mapping exercise (with the help of external consultant landscape
architects) to find suitable sites for new tree planting within
York’s urban areas.
The Council Plan contains a commitment plant 4,000 trees within
York’s urban area in response to the declared climate and
nature emergencies.
Thirteen sites were planted in 2023/24 with c2,500 trees putting
the council well on the way to achieving its goal. These sites were
fully funded by external grant, including 3yrs maintenance.
A further 47 sites, mainly council owned land, are now being
considered for planting in 2024/25.
The report seeks in-principle approval to progress these sites towards delivery subject to relevant external consultation and successful external funding bid.
The action date for this item has been changed to 15 October 2024 as we are awaiting a final report from our consultants on site suitably and potential constraints which will need to be reviewed and consulted on internally. This report will be submitted on 30 August, which would not allow us to meet the deadline for publishing papers ahead of the Executive Member Decision Session on 17 September 2024.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made
Wards affected: Acomb Ward; Bishopthorpe Ward; Clifton Ward; Copmanthorpe Ward; Fishergate Ward; Fulford and Heslington Ward; Guildhall Ward; Haxby and Wigginton Ward; Heworth Ward; Heworth Without Ward; Holgate Ward; Huntington and New Earswick Ward; Micklegate Ward; Rawcliffe and Clifton Without; Westfield Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/08/2024
Decision due: 15/10/24 by Decision Session - Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Reason: The action date for this item has changed. Please open item for more information.
Lead member: Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead director: Interim Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of City Development
Contact: Shaun Gibbons, Head of Carbon Reduction Email: paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk; shaun.gibbons@york.gov.uk; shaun.gibbons@york.gov.uk, Paul McCabe paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The majority of the sites were identified
following a ‘call for sites’ in 2022, followed by
detailed feasibility assessment.
Internal consultation has been held with CYC archaeology, ecology,
arboralist, Public Realm, Highway Assets and Regulation.
Approved sites will be subject to external consultation where
required.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: EIA will be considered as part of the report.
Decisions
- 15/10/2024 - York Green Streets - Progress and Next Steps
Agenda items
- 15/10/2024 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency York Green Streets - Progress and Next Steps (10:10 am) 15/10/2024