A NEW plan for protecting a nature area in York is to be drawn up with the help of a city councillor.

Coun Anna Semlyen, who represents Dringhouses and Woodthorpe, has wants to draw up a management plan for Chapman’s Pond, which would help with its maintenance, mowing and litter collection and ensure a single City of York Council officer was responsible for the site.

Council funding has recently paid for a new noticeboard and anti-vandal fencing.

Coun Semlyen said: “Chapman’s Pond is a beautiful, precious open space with free fishing and natural meadows, but it requires proper stewardship.”