THE proposed Coppergate II development today receives a further broadside from influential traders in York.

Seven leading business people have written to the Evening Press to say why this development should not go ahead.

Last week we gave our backing to this ambitious scheme. Today we still believe that Coppergate II would be good for York, yet acknowledge the fears expressed by these influential critics of the proposals. If this scheme is to be successful, the developers must listen to everyone and take on board the criticisms of city traders.