Views are sought on ‘vision to transform two towns’

PEOPLE LIVING and working in Selby and Sherburn-in-Elmet are being called on to give their views on plans to improve the towns’ air quality and cut traffic congestion.

Authorities want to improve public spaces for pedestrians and have commissioned a study of “place an movement” with the hope of future projects geared around the movement of vehicles around the town centres.

Residents, businesses and organisations in Selby and Sherburn are to be consulted on the plans, which include more public spaces, redesigning junctions and traffic management, amendments to car parking facilities and creating more infrastructure to support more sustainable forms of transport, such as bus and cycle lanes.

North Yorkshire County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Access, said: “The vision of the study is to transform the town centres of Selby district by 2030 to provide exemplary, attractive, and accessible places for all to live, work and explore.

“This is much-needed investment at what will be a critical few years in our economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.”

He added: “There will be plenty more opportunities for everyone to give their input before projects are finalised, but I would encourage people to have their say at this early stage.”

Coun David Buckle, Lead Executive Member for Communities and Economic Development at Selby District Council, said: “We want as many people as possible to take part in this consultation.

“This is an important way we can gather data about how people, drivers and cyclists, among others, move around and use these towns.”