Residents and businesses are being invited to events that are taking place over the next week to have their say on the latest ideas for the Castle Gateway area.
A number of tours are taking place this Saturday 7 September 2024 with a small number of spaces still available. The team are also holding an online event on Monday 9 September 2024 and will be attending a ward committee meeting on Thursday 12 September 2024. Bookings for the site tours and online event can be made online.
Last month the council unveiled updated proposals for the area with the aim of:
- delivering flexible green space with children’s play provision
- retaining blue badge parking numbers
- reducing capital and management costs
The ideas that residents and businesses are being asked to feedback on include; more planting and green spaces, improved pedestrian facilities, options for retained blue badge parking, as well as connections to the river with a riverside path and boardwalk to the rear of the Castle Museum which would link to the proposed new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Foss.
Councillor Katie Lomas, Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion at City of York Council said:
We are grateful to everyone who has shared their thoughts on the latest designs for this important part of the city so far.
“Our plans seek to create a place where all residents want to spend time and enjoy. Your thoughts and feedback are vital in helping shape the scheme design before a revised planning application is submitted. There are still some spaces available for the tours this weekend and our online event next week so please do get involved and have your say.”
How people can get share their views:
The following events are being held for residents to ask questions and learn more about the plans:
- Saturday 7 September - My Castle Gateway on-site tours will take place at 9.30, 11.00am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm
- Monday 9 September - My Castle Gateway online event at 7.30pm
- Thursday 12 September - Guildhall Ward Committee meeting at 5.30pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL (no booking required)
Please book a place for the on-site tour or online event.
Alternatively, residents can provide feedback by commenting on the My Castle Gateway blog or social media pages, or by emailing regeneration@york.gov.uk.
The engagement period will run from 15 August to 20 September 2024.