Residents and businesses now have an extra week to give us their views on proposed plans to improve Fossgate, on of York’s most loved and vibrant shopping streets.
People have until midnight, Sunday 21 October to tell us their thoughts on the plans. They can do this by visiting www.york.gov.uk/fossgate or in the foyer at West Offices.
Fossgate is set for a £500,000 investment, and the council wants your views on measures to enhance and attract more visitors to the vibrant, distinct street in the heart of York.
Earlier this year, the council changed the direction of traffic along Fossgate, significantly reducing the amount of through-traffic along the street.
The council has been engaging with businesses, residents and the wider city to refine the plans which include:
- Relaying the road surface and repaving the Yorkstone paths, replacing any tired or broken parts
- Creating more attractive junctions at both ends of Fossgate, and widening the narrow footpaths at the Pavement end
- Introducing new wider ‘built-out’ sections and street furniture like bike stands, benches and possibly trees
- Introducing new ‘speed tables’ and crossing points
You can view the proposals and have your say online at www.york.gov.uk/fossgate or in the foyer of West Offices, Station Rise, YO1 6GA