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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