THE end of York's long-running Coppergate Riverside public inquiry is in sight.

Held to examine Land Securities' £60m scheme to redevelop land between Clifford's Tower and Piccadilly, it was expected to end in February. It now seems likely to finish by August 2, after submissions from the developers.

There will then be an inquiry into an alternative scheme, by campaign group York Tomorrow, for public parkland in front of the tower. That is expected to finish by August 9.