Conservative Cllr Chris Steward said current arrangements meant the Christmas Market had to be crammed into Parliament Street while Labour’s Cllr Jane Burton said overcrowding was becoming dangerous.
York Council transport spokesperson Cllr Kate Ravilious said she supported exploring the change so Blue Badge holders could park in the city centre but warned it would not be straightforward.
It comes as Cllr Ravilious said officials were looking at how Blue Badge holders could continue to park in the city centre following a backlash over its suspension.
It follows the upcoming suspension of Blue Badge parking in Blake Street and Goodramgate between 10.30am and 7pm from Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, December 22 on public safety grounds.
Council transport lead James Gilchrist told the Economy, Place, Access and Transport Committee the move had been recommended to defend against potential terror attacks.
Cllr Ravilious has said that reversing the suspension at this stage would be too costly and complex because the arrangements had been decided months previously.
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Plans have been lodged to try and stop revellers relieving themselves and homeless people taking refuge by York flats.
