York Central Regeneration Scheme Targets Doubling Affordable Housing

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19

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Mayor David Skaith established a mayoral development zone at the York Central site to strengthen the combined authority's voice on housing. Skaith and City of York Council are pushing the government for more funding to increase affordable homes from 20% to 40% at the £2bn site, according to reports from the BBC. Homes England is working with stakeholders to explore options for increasing affordable housing at the site.

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Why it matters

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The regeneration scheme is one of the UK's largest city centre projects, involving over 1,000 homes, offices, and a hotel. The mayoral zone was set up to give Skaith a leading role in coordinating developers, landowners, and local politicians on priority redevelopment projects.

North Yorkshire Council is involved in regional planning efforts led by Mayor David Skaith.

From bbc.co.uk

Who's involved

City of York CouncilCity of York Council, which approved the plans for the regeneration scheme.
Homes EnglandHomes England, which is collaborating with City of York Council on the site.
North Yorkshire CouncilNorth Yorkshire Council, which is involved in regional planning efforts.
YorkYork, the city where the major regeneration scheme is taking place.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

Mayoral zones could trigger transport oversight for major regenerationMayoral zones may require the Department for Transport to oversee major infrastructure changesPossible

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North Yorkshire Council operates within the county, with Mayor David Skaith leading regional planning efforts.

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The entities involved

Selby
town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England

Nothing else this week.
City of York Council
local authority of the City of York, England
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Homes England
the non-departmental public body that funds new affordable housing in England
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Related events

Claire Douglas is identified as the leader of the City of York Council, alongside other local Labour politicians representing constituencies in York Outer.Oct 29

Coverage

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Oct 19bbc.co.uk