PEOPLE power looks to have won the day in York, after plans to fence off part of a city park were changed.

Residents near Scarcroft Green had objected to suggestions that Scarcroft Primary School might be given part of the green near their playground, to fence off as an extra play area.

But following a series of meetings, new proposals have now been drawn up, which would see less of the green fenced off rather than more.

The latest suggestion is for the blue fence, which has been around an area in the middle of the green since 2007, to be removed, meaning the only fence left would be that around the children's play equipment in the centre of the park.

The school, city council, South Bank Multi Academy Trust, and Friends of Scarcroft Green would all agree to work together to maintain the green, particularly keeping it free of litter and dog mess.

In an email to supporters, the friends group said: "Your letters, your questions, your advice and information, your attendance at the public consultation, and most importantly, your desire to protect the open space of Scarcroft Green and keep it safe, clean and accessible for everyone has made this outcome possible."

They said the green was to remain dog-friendly, with plans to be drawn up to improve the overall condition of the green as a whole, addressing issues such as littering, dog fouling, drainage problems, lack of benches, and antisocial behaviour.

Maxine Squire, assistant director of education and skills at City of York Council, said the consultation was ongoing, and the latest option had been added to the options.

Micklegate councillor Jonny Hayes said praised the school's head teacher, Anna Cornhill, and the Multi Academy Trust for striving to find an agreeable resolution, and said he was delighted with the outcome.

He said: "The green will be allowed to retain its traditional look rather than being altered. It's going to take an effort on everybody's part to make sure the green is well looked after and managed."