New traffic restrictions set for Coppergate – a chance to object as spy cameras set to return to York.

Little sign of traffic congestion on Coppergate!

Little sign of traffic congestion on Coppergate!

Traffic restrictions are set to be reintroduced on one of York’s key public transport routes.

A new Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to create a bus lane for Coppergate will be advertised this week allowing people to see the technical traffic regulations for the new restrictions. The TRO is a statutory public notice which allows people to comment on the technical Order.

New restrictions – enforced by spy cameras – were introduced in 2013 by the then Labour controlled Council – prompting 2 years of controversy and, eventually, leading to a climb down by the Local Authority when it was told it had acted unlawfully.

Traffic restrictions have been in place on Coppergate since the 1960s. The council’s Executive has approved the reintroduction of automatic number plate recognition cameras (ANPR) to enforce the restrictions.

The draft Traffic Regulation Order provides the details of the restrictions to be in place every day from 8am and 6pm.

Within the 8am to 6pm period the restrictions for motor vehicles will be:

  • · 8am to 10am buses, taxis and private hire vehicles only
  • · 10am to 4pm buses, taxis, private hire vehicles and loading only
  • · 4pm to 6pm buses, taxis and private hire vehicles only

Due to the prominent location of Coppergate the formal legal consultation has been extended from the required three weeks to a six week period. The formal legal notice will be printed in local media, displayed on notices in the Coppergate area and sent to all properties on Coppergate. Anyone wishing to view the draft order and statement of reasons can do so at the council’s West Offices or online at www.york.gov.uk/coppergate
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And the winner is… Public decide on the Mansion House facade’s future colour

Mansion House Sept 2016

Mansion House Autumn 2016

Mansion House Jan 2016

Mansion House Spring 2016

Following two weeks of consultation and hundreds of responses the residents of York have decided which colour the facade of York’s historic Mansion House will be.

The Mansion House paint scheme will remain pretty much unchanged!

Since it was built in 1732 the facade of York’s historic Mansion House has seen many changes and colours. Taking inspiration from the past residents were presented with three options after paint historians analysed and identified three themes from the building’s past.

Of the near 400 people that responded to the two week consultation 70 per cent expressed a preference for option three, a brick colour with a polychrome crest (image attached). Feedback on the proposals suggested this option “looks elegant and complements the building” and was “vibrant and handsome”. 20 per cent said they preferred option two with 10 per cent stating option one as their preference.

The design is thought to have been that of the Mansion House from the 1890’s with an original paint scheme of red brick work and painted stone colour, with a polychrome crest.
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