Issue details
Christmas Market 2025 and Access Arrangements
The purpose of this report is to provide the Executive with an update on the proposed arrangements for the Christmas Market in 2025, and options for managing access to the city centre over this period. The Executive will be asked to approve a proposed approach to the operation of the Christmas Market, and associated vehicular access arrangements.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made
Wards affected: Guildhall Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2025
Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;
Decision due: 07/10/25 by Executive
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Economy and Culture, Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of City Development
Contact: Ben Murphy, Head of City Development Email: garry.taylor@york.gov.uk / Email: ben.murphy@york.gov.uk Email: ben.murphy@york.gov.uk, Garry Taylor, Director of City Development Email: garry.taylor@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The approaches considered are an evolution of
arrangements made over previous years, and draw on/ continue the
associated dialogue and engagement, which has included the
involvement of blue badge holder communities, Safety advisory Group
and Counter Terrorism Policing, Make it York, City Traders and
others.
Consultees: A wide range of internal and external consultees and
stakeholders have helped to shape the proposals as noted
above.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes
Documents
- Christmas Market 2025 and Access Arrangements
Background papers
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