Issue details
City Walls Donations
This report seeks approval for the proposal to
collect donations to support the upkeep of the City Walls.
The Executive Member will be asked to approve the creation of
donation points, “tap” and QR code (for in person
events) based for the Bar Walls, and associated payments handling
systems.
Approve the creation of an interpretation space within Bootham Bar
for the purpose of educating visitors as to the conservation of the
bar walls.
Delegate authority to the Director of Transport, Environment and
Planning, in consultation with the Head of Procurement and the
Director of Governance, to take such steps as are necessary to
determine the provisions of, award and enter into the required
contractual arrangements to accept donations, including contracts
with tap donation providers and merchant facilities to handle
transactions.
Note merchant and processing fees will apply as a percentage of
donations received.
Approve the undertaking of a 6 month trial period for devices,
after which a review will be undertaken to determine whether to
roll the scheme out permanently
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made (subject to call-in)
Wards affected: Fishergate Ward; Guildhall Ward; Heworth Ward; Micklegate Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/02/2025
Decision due: 25/03/25 by Decision Session - Executive Member for Economy and Culture
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Economy and Culture
Lead director: Director of Transport, Environment and Planning
Department: Directorate of Transport, Environment and Planning
Contact: Liam Dennis, Community Involvement Officer 07881830064 Email: liam.dennis@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Informal consultation undertaken so far, trial
period will give opportunity for feedback from groups and
residents.
Consultees:
Informal consultation, Historic England, York Civic Trust, Friends
of York Walls
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes
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