City of York Council (CYC) has selected the Monks Cross site as its preferred location for the development of a new multi-million pound community stadium.

Initial plans for the 6,000-seat venue, which will provide a home for York City Football Club (YCFC) and York City Knights rugby league team, include 3G pitches and health and fitness facilities. CYC's executive chose Monks Cross ahead of three other locations, which include YCFC's Bootham Crescent ground, Mille Crux/North of Nestle and Hull Road/Heslington East University campus.

Amateur organisations and members of the community will be able to use the proposed stadium, which will also lead to the creation of a purpose-built athletics facility elsewhere in the city. Image: The current home of York City Football Club