A PLAN to erect signs on approaches to Ripon advertising its Yorkshire in Bloom success has been rejected.

Instead, members of Ripon City Council want to put all their efforts into trying for more success in next year's Britain in Bloom contest.

The council had been asked to contribute to the floral success signs by Ripon City Partnership, which played a key role in regenerating the city centre.

Councillors said they had voted against the idea because they felt there were enough road signs already.

The councillors said that any money they had should be spent on enhancing Ripon's bid for national floral glory.

Ripon's current boundary signs carry a message which the city has used for more than half a century urging visitors to "stay a while amid its ancient charms"