Haxby could get a repaired bandstand mosaic, more benches and a quiet cycle route in 2027, and the council wants views. Comments close on 9 December 2026.

City of York Council wants Haxby and Wigginton residents to help decide how to improve the village. A first set of small projects could be delivered in 2027.

The work is paid for by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Mayoral Investment Fund. The council’s release of 4 November does not say how much money is involved.

What is being looked at

The council lists four things in scope for the first phase:

  • repairing the bandstand mosaic at Ethel Ward playing field
  • adding more public benches
  • reviewing The Village, to enhance its character and deal with concerns such as parking on The Green
  • finding a quiet cycle route away from the main road

All of it depends on the outcome of the consultation. The council says these could be delivered in 2027 “if agreed”.

There is a second, longer-term strand. The council also wants a plan for projects linked to future housing and to the proposed railway station. Councillor Pete Kilbane, the Executive Member for Economy and Culture, said the aim is to have projects “part designed and ready for when any future funding opportunities arise”.

David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said the proposals “must be built from the ground up with your help”.

Where to go

Date Time Place
Monday 9 November 8.15pm Haxby Town Council meeting, Oaken Grove Community Centre
Wednesday 11 November 10.30am to 2.30pm Drop-in, Oaken Grove Community Centre
Tuesday 17 November 2.30pm to 7pm Drop-in, Haxby Memorial Hall
Thursday 19 November 7pm Wigginton Parish Council meeting, The Old School, Mill Lane
Saturday 5 December 10am to 3pm Stall at Haxby Memorial Hall Craft Fair

What it means for you

  • Online: the survey opens on Monday 9 November at york.gov.uk/Haxby. The page was still locked when we checked on 5 November.
  • On paper: copies are at Haxby Explore and West Offices. Post them to Haxby Improvements Scheme, Freepost RTEG-TYYU-KLTZ, City of York Council West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, or scan and email them to regeneration@york.gov.uk.
  • Other formats: ask for large print, braille, BSL, audio or Easy Read at cycaccessteam@york.gov.uk or on 01904 551550.
  • Deadline: all responses must arrive by 9 December 2026.
  • Updates: email regeneration@york.gov.uk to join the Haxby and Wigginton list.

Haxby’s own Christmas lights switch-on is on 3 December, two days before the craft fair stall.

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