THERE is fresh hope today that one of the most sensitive areas of York could finally have the makeover it needs.

Property giant Land Securities has sold off the Coppergate Centre - plus the land next to it at Castle/Piccadilly.

The company had been seeking approval for a redevelopment of the area without success since its Coppergate II plans were thrown out by the Government several years ago.

Perhaps the new owner, LaSalle Investment Management, will have better luck.

We hope so. Any development near York's historic heart must be handled sensitively. Few would disagree that the Piccadilly bank of the Foss is long overdue for a revamp.