York council leader Keith Aspden inspects progress on the York Central site CITY of York Council looks set to relinquish responsibility for the delivery of key infrastructure at the massive York Central development. The authority s continued role in unlocking a new generation of jobs, homes and cultural facilities on the brownfield site behind York railway station will be considered by the executive next Thursday. Members will be asked to approve changes including the main grant holder, Homes England, and also Network Rail, taking on the delivery of the bridges, footways, cycleways, roads and other infrastructure projects which are needed to open up the site.
Optimism seemed to be the order of the day. It is just so nice to be outside! said Jane Cobbitt, who was visiting York for the day from her home in Eggborough with mum Rosie and grandmother Betty Collins. I ve been stuck at home doing online college for so long!
Jane Cobbitt, Betty Collins and Rosie Cobbitt enjoying a coffee in Parliament Street First up for the family was shopping - bulging bags from Primark told the story. But then they had settled down for a nice cup of coffee in the tented area at the bottom of Parliament Street.
The flat at half-mast at Mansion House THE flag was lowered to half-mast at York s historic Mansion House as City of York Council leaders paid tribute to Prince Philip. The flag was also flying at half-mast at the council s headquarters, West Offices. Council leader Keith Aspden offered his condolences to the Queen and the Royal Family. He said: From serving in the Second World War and his many years of dedicated public service, to his work in supporting charities and organisations across the UK and the world, there has been a great deal to admire. Our thoughts and prayers are with The Queen and His Royal Highness family at this sad time.
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