The York Council is to fund a further £50,000 of work to improve safety near the rivers that flow through the City.

A range of river safety measures were recommended by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents  last year

Phase one of the work programme includes the introduction of new life buoys, post and chain fencing along the River Foss and improvements to river side tow paths.

Phase two of the work will see new ladders and chains installed to aid exit from the river and replacement post and chain fencing at Wellington Row and Kings Staith.