Issue details
Walmgate Improvement Scheme
Purpose of Report: This report updates Executive Members on the development of a programme of South Walmgate Masterplan projects alongside the redevelopment of the Willow House site. Funding has been allocated through the Neighbourhood Improvement Programme and from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to implement a first phase of activities.
The Executive Members will be asked to:
i. To approve the final version of the South Walmgate Masterplan.
ii. To agree to implement a first phase of project.
iii.
To delegate to the Director of City Development in
consultation with the Director of Housing and Communities, the
relevant Executive Members, Director of Finance and the Director of
Governance, to procure the design and construction contractors
needed, in accordance with the Council’s Financial
Regulations.
Reason: To allow the development and implementation of a first
phase of the South Walmgate
Masterplan.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Guildhall Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/08/2026
Decision due: 09/09/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Lead member: Executive Member for Transport, Executive Members for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities (Joint), Executive Member for Economy and Culture
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of City Development
Contact: Ben Murphy, Head of City Development Email: ben.murphy@york.gov.uk Email: ben.murphy@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation process:
The Masterplan was developed through engagement with the local
community, including project prioritisation.
Consultees: Local communities have been engaged, including
residents and businesses.
Human Rights and Equality Assessment Completed?: Yes