Community Stadium and shopping development at Monks Cross, York

Community stadium & Monks Cross shopping development

Artist's impression of the community stadium development at Monk's Cross York

York planning vision set to be withdrawn following Monks Cross decision

2:22pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

A LANDMARK planning vision for York’s future is set to be withdrawn, following planners’ controversial decision to approve new superstores and a community stadium at Monks Cross.

Community stadium costs revealed

12:00pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

CRUCIAL details about York’s £19 million community stadium project, which were kept secret by council chiefs, can today be revealed by The Press.

Anger over Monks Cross planning delays

9:13am Friday 25th May 2012

PLANNERS are under fire after delays built up in dealing with routine applications while the Monks Cross scheme was under consideration.

Huge development beckons after dramatic 'yes' vote

9:50am Friday 18th May 2012

YORK should have a new John Lewis store within 18 months and a new stadium within three years, after councillors backed one of the city’s biggest ever developments.

LIVE: Stadium and new shops get go ahead

Follow live as councillors decide whether to approve or refuse plans for a stadium and two superstores at Monks Cross, and a proposed expansion of the existing shopping centre.

MP backs community stadium and shops plan

9:14am Wednesday 16th May 2012

YORK Central MP Hugh Bayley has written to City of York Council to support the community stadium plans.

Councillors tour site for community stadium

9:11am Wednesday 16th May 2012

COUNCILLORS have spent more than two-and-a-half hours touring the site of one of York’s biggest proposed developments – accompanied by protesters including two “cackling witches and a cross monk”.

'A serious threat to city centre's future'

8:30am Wednesday 16th May 2012

As councillors prepare to make a decision on a new community stadium and retail development at Monks Cross, the Campaign 4 York – which opposes the scheme – explains why it believes the proposals should be turned down.

Community stadium rejection would be ‘disaster for York’

10:04am Tuesday 15th May 2012

COUNCIL leader James Alexander has warned that if a new stadium and two superstores are refused planning permission, it will send out a ‘disastrous’ message that York is closed for business.

‘Why York mustn’t be closed for business’

8:34am Tuesday 15th May 2012

A DECISION on a new community stadium and retail development in York will be made by City of York Council on Thursday. Today, Richard France, pictured, managing director of Oakgate (Monks Cross) Ltd, the developers behind the scheme, explains why it is right for York.

Officials sit on the fence on York stadium and stores plan

10:20am Saturday 12th May 2012

YORK'S planning officials have made no recommendation on proposals to build a stadium and two superstores on the edge of the city, sparking criticism from objectors.

Gareth Southgate backs York stadium plan

8:58am Friday 11th May 2012

FORMER England international footballer Gareth Southgate has backed plans for York’s community stadium as decision-day for the scheme looms.

City-centre plans ‘delayed by Monks Cross proposals’

9:22am Tuesday 8th May 2012

DEVELOPERS behind a proposed £200 million shopping scheme in the centre of York say it is being held up by plans for two out-of-town retail schemes.

Stadium and shops could boost York economy, says new report

3:16pm Sunday 6th May 2012

TWO new stores and a community stadium on the edge of York would send a positive message about the city’s ambition, according to economic chiefs.

Community stadium decision ‘must be guided’

9:26am Saturday 5th May 2012

OPPONENTS of plans for a community stadium and shopping development on the edge of York have called for planning experts to nail their colours to the mast over the scheme.

Retailers could quit shopping park if expansion plans are rejected

9:30am Friday 4th May 2012

BOSSES at a York shopping centre have warned that rejecting its £20 million expansion plans could lead to an exodus of its stores.

Experts say Monks Cross development would have adverse impact on city-centre trade

10:10am Thursday 3rd May 2012

TWO out-of-town stores and a community stadium in York would “significantly” damage the city centre, the first independent expert analysis has said.

Monks Cross development would bring £14.5m and 400 jobs say experts

9:43am Wednesday 2nd May 2012

ECONOMIC experts say a new shopping development and community stadium project in York would bring at least £14.5 million a year into the city’s economy and create more than 400 new jobs – but would hit existing businesses.

Monks Cross scheme divides heritage groups

10:33am Tuesday 1st May 2012

HERITAGE organisations have given divided views on plans for a £90 million shopping scheme and a community stadium in York.

Community stadium plan in doubt

9:39am Friday 27th April 2012

PLANS for a new community stadium and shopping centre on the edge of York have been dealt a huge blow, after the city’s transport chiefs opposed the scheme.

Community stadium ‘secrecy’ slammed

10:10am Friday 30th March 2012

A BLUEPRINT for how York’s proposed community stadium will operate has been rubber-stamped – amid claims too much information is being kept under wraps.

Coppergate retail scheme could be open by 2016

9:20am Tuesday 27th March 2012

Updated: THE owners of York’s Coppergate Centre say their proposed city-centre retail scheme could be completed in four years – despite concerns from council bosses that it may take longer.

Stadium plan could face roads delay

9:37am Wednesday 21st March 2012

A DECISION on York’s landmark community stadium project could be delayed for up to six months after transport bosses raised concerns over the impact on local roads.

Stadium ‘boost’ for youth football

9:07am Saturday 17th March 2012

YORK could be in line for a youth football boom if the city’s proposed community stadium goes ahead, according to sporting groups.

Stadium consultant paid £3k by council

9:38am Monday 12th March 2012

COUNCIL chiefs have finally revealed how much they paid to a media consultant hired to advise them on York’s community stadium project.