City of York Council is investing \u00a3500,000 over the next two years to revitalise parks, play areas, and public green spaces across the city.<\/p>\n
The executive is set to approve the proposed criteria and prioritisation framework that will guide the funding allocation and ensure the greatest community impact.<\/p>\n
This initiative marks the first major investment in York\u2019s public spaces in several years and comes in response to widespread resident support and strategic ambitions laid out in the Council Plan 2023\u20132027.<\/p>\n
A key focus is ensuring accessible and sustainable outdoor environments that enhance biodiversity, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Work on assessing the conservation needs of our much-valued War Memorials will take place alongside the parks projects.<\/p>\n
Cllr Jenny Kent, executive member for environment and climate emergency, said: \u201cIn investing in our parks and public spaces, we\u2019re not just enhancing infrastructure or play equipment – we\u2019re investing in communities, public health, and a greener future. York people love our parks and have spoken clearly about the value of these shared spaces. This project reflects our commitment to creating a more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city, with people and pride in place at its heart.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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