City of York Council say the money has been earmarked for an assessment of the walkway, which first closed in January last year and runs alongside the river Ouse between Ouse Bridge and North Street Gardens. Council highway asset management lead Steve Wragg said the funding would allow them to look at available options to repair the walkway. The cash comes as part of the council’s budget proposals for the coming 2026/7 financial year. A report on the council’s budget plans stated the funding would help find a long-term solution the walkway’s issues. “These funding proposals, if approved, will ensure that we can carry out further structural assessments and review what repair options are available.