York council welcomes £925,000 parks improvement scheme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:19 · Archive

City of York Council has approved improvements to 19 parks worth up to £925,000, with six projects already finished.

City of York Council's Parks Investment Fund is delivering improvements to 19 parks worth up to £925,000. The fund comprises £750,000 in council cash, with the total increased through developer contributions.

Six of the 19 approved projects have been finished. Others are in early phases, out to tender or awaiting completion, with all but one due to finish by February. Parks receiving improvements include Hull Road Park and the Crombie Avenue play area in Clifton.

The council approved changes to spending on some projects. Councillors paused the rebuilding of steps and installing a handrail at the Batchelor Hill wildflower meadow entrance in Westfield. Five further schemes at Clarence Gardens, Hull Road Park, Acomb Green, Monkbridge Gardens and Arran Place were shelved until more funding becomes available.

Labour councillor Jenny Kent, the environment spokesperson, said the scheme had completely transformed parks that were previously in a disheartening state. Liberal Democrat leader Nigel Ayre said whilst the funding was welcome, questions remained over whether such spending would continue.

How it is being reported

• 'Fantastic'- up to £925,000 York parks efforts welcomed amid future questionsProgress on improvements to York's parks with works worth up to £925,000 have been welcomed amid questions over what will happen next.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 8 Oct, 16:00
• 'Fantastic'- up to £925,000 York parks efforts welcomed amid future questionsProgress on improvements to York's parks with works worth up to £925,000 have been welcomed amid questions over what will happen next.The Press (York) · 8 Oct, 16:00

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