A cross-party review into the Lendal Bridge closure was blocked tonight despite the emergence of a damning new report into the botched trial.
A review of the controversial trial was requested by Lib Dem councillors in June, but blocked by Labour members.
However Cllr Andrew Waller, the new chair of the Economic & City Development Overview & Scrutiny Committee, made a fresh review proposal. This proposal was defeated tonight by 4 votes to 3 with Green and Labour councillors voting against. Westfield Councillor Stephen Burton again voted against holding an inquiry
Lib Dem, Conservative and Independent Labour Group members supported the review proposal.
The issue is now likely to be discussed at the December Council meeting when opposition Councillors are expected to press for all drivers, who had been fined, to be written to and advised of their right to claim a refund. The December deadline for claims is also likely to be extended.