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Foss Bank Junction works to delay York traffic

by Leah Mulqueen -
roadworks

Foss Bank junction has been named the "worst maintained junction" owned by City of York Council. Work has begun to improve the 27 year old junction connecting Foss Islands Road, Peasholme Green, Jewbury and Layerthorpe. The improvements are a long time coming - the project initially began in 2022. It is the City

Repair work to start on St Leonard’s Place

by Alex Dunton -

The York City Council has released a statement sharing travel advice and information regarding the repair works that are going to start on St Leonards Place on Tuesday the 27th of May.  The repairs will start from 9.30am on Tuesday 27 May. The reason behind these repairs is damage to the

Is it time for a tourist tax in York?

by Ashleigh Nicole James -
A photo taken from York Walls showing the Minister and the York City Walls

The City of York Council has proposed an idea for 'tap to donate' points to be added to the historic city walls to aid with their upkeep. However, some York residents have expressed dismay that they are being asked to contribute after seeing a council tax increase of 4.99 percent. Responding to

Shambles scaffolding impacting local business

by Molly Tingle -

Scaffolding covering the Shambles has angered local businesses on the famous cobbled street who say they haven't been consulted. As a major tourist attraction to the city of York, the Shambles is the heart of independent businesses. York City Council believes around 8.9million tourists visit the city each year and the

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