Campaigning News – York Cycle Campaign

Piccadilly; Whats Going On?

York Cycle Campaign were one of several public speakers criticising the plans for Piccadilly at the Transport Executive Decision Session.

Photo credit: Richard Lane The Campaign is speaking at an Executive Member for Transport Decision Session today (17th May 2022), at which proposals are being put forward for the redevelopment of Piccadilly as part of the Castle Gateway Masterplan. Whilst it’s great that this part of the city is getting some much needed attention theContinue reading “There’s Room On Piccadilly”

City High Streets Fit For The Rest Of 21st Century

Last month York Cycle Campaign and York High Street Forum invited veteran high street campaigner Bill Grimsey to the city.

Caught On Camera; Is It Worth It?

Committee member Nathan runs uses a handlebar camera and regularly submits videos of bad driving to the police. But is it worth the effort?

Clifford’s Tower Planning Response

Planning was submitted in February for the latest section of the Castle Gateway masterplan, under the planning reference 22/00209/FULM. The proposals remove the car park at the base of Cliffords Tower replacing it with a multi-function landscaped area which extends to the Eye of York and along Tower Street in front of the Hilton hotel.Continue reading “Clifford’s Tower Planning Response”