Overview
- At Wednesday's celebration at the LNER Community Stadium, co-owner Julie-Anne Uggla told fans a city-centre bus parade will take place next week, with the date and route still to be announced.
- North Yorkshire Police and City of York Council earlier rejected a parade planned for Tuesday, citing missing critical details in the club’s plan and unresolved safety risks given the short notice.
- More than 4,100 £1 tickets were sold for the stadium party, and the proceeds are being donated to the Candlelighters Trust in support of youth player Harry Rowntree.
- A petition urging authorities to allow a public parade topped 2,000 signatures, while local leaders, including Liberal Democrat Cllr Nigel Ayre, urged policing oversight Jo Coles to bring partners together to agree a safe plan.
- York City returned to the Football League on Saturday with a 103rd-minute equaliser at Rochdale, a dramatic finish that has fueled strong public demand for a wider city celebration.