From a personal perspective, I have in the recent years witnessed a drastic degradation in the condition of parks and bar walls and our local neighbourhood’s in our beloved city of York. The neglect and subsequent deterioration of these spaces, which have traditionally been a source of pride and joy for our community, is heartbreaking. The damage is not only aesthetic but also threatens the rich history and charm of our city. Historic England reports that our bar walls, some of the finest medieval architecture in England. The  grass banks now show signs of poor maintenance and no public consultation with the residents of York. whilst we've seen a visible decrease in the cleanliness and maintenance of our parks especially rowntrees park Lake and hull road park beck. It is reported that hull road beck walls are now crumbling while neighbourhood residents gardens are infested with rats as the beck is not adequately maintained 

Clarence gardens bowling greens has now been turned into rewilding areas and its members have been told to use the indoor bowls clubs, there has been no consultation or consideration to the views of York residents. 

our allocation of council tax money goes for the upkeep of parks which in reality is not happening. To our knowledge there is no paid staff that upkeep the parks it is now ran on the goodwill of volunteers and by asking residents to join the friends of the parks in reality they will ask you to work in the parks unpaid which should be a paid employees job so you may will ask where is the money going ? 

it is important that we protect our parks and bar walls for our children and for our future generations 

It’s time York City Council took active measures to restore these spaces. The well-being of our city and the preservation of its heritage is at stake. Our community deserves a city that is properly cared for, a city that respects and upholds its historical legacy while providing clean and pleasant green spaces for its residents.

I implore all residents of York and friends of our city to join this petition. Your support will send a clear message to York City Council and other stakeholders that the current state of our parks and bar walls is unacceptable. By signing this petition, you demand a commitment to return our parks and bar walls to their former glory. Sign now and make a difference.