The City of York Council meeting on Thursday and, inset, Cllr Katie Lomas and Cllr Ashley Mason A move to exclude two York councillors from a debate about disabled people accessing the city centre - because they are disabled - sparked a storm of protest on social media and calls for an apology, it has emerged. As reported by The Press online on Thursday evening, City of York Council reversed the decision the same evening. Cllr Katie Lomas said City of York Council’s monitoring officer had advised her not to take part in the discussion because she is a blue badge holder and so would have a prejudicial interest. Cllr Ashley Mason was also told to excuse himself from the debate.
Coney Street area of York set to be transformed with riverside walkway and bridge
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Coney Street area of York set to be transformed with riverside walkway and bridge
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Ed Harrowsmith, investment director at Helmsley Group, which has purchased 3-7 Coney Street for an undisclosed sum. A YORK-based property specialist has bought several city centre retail units for an undisclosed sum. Helmsley Group has acquired numbers three to seven in Coney Street which are currently occupied by JD Sports, Lush, Mango, and the vacant unit previously home to Joe’s Kitchen. Business will continue as usual for the existing tenants, and Helmsley are currently looking for a hospitality occupier for the former Joe’s Kitchen site. The properties were bought off market from M&G, the London-based asset management company, in a major investment boost for the city centre.