The York Council has applied to itself for permission to install small sponsorship adverts on local roundabouts.
The sponsorship scheme was started 15 years ago and provides an income to cover the costs of maintaining decorative planting on the islands.
Quite why the Council has decided to refer the issue to a planning committee – with all that entails in additional time and costs – is unclear. It would have been easier and quicker to delegate the decision to officials (unless any objections were received).
The locations being discussed on 8th September include:
The Council receives around £25,000 a year from the sponsorship which is managed by a third party. Around 30 sites are available to rent.