Foxwood Residents Association AGM

York and North Yorkshire police and crime commissioner (PCC) Julia Mulligan spoke at last nights meeting which was attended by around 30 residents.

In a confident performance Julia outlined her new crime and policing plan before answering questions from residents on a range of topics including anti social behaviour, drug abuse, the PCC’s role and the appointment of a new Chief Constable.

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She assured residents that there was no change in policing policy on road safety and that any “wide area” 20 mph speed limit in York would have to be “self enforcing”.

Mobile speed cameras would not be used to routinely enforce it.

Officers elected at the associations AGM included:
Chair: Shirley Gumley
Vice Chair: Sue Galloway
Secretary: to be decided at next meeting
Treasurer: Steve Galloway

Several new members came forward to serve on the committee which meets on a monthly basis. More volunteers are still required. Click here

The meeting heard that the estate improvement fund for 2013/14 would probably be spent on a programme of rubbish skips. At present the Council is apparently unable to say when (or even if) such a programme will commence.

A meeting is taking place next Wednesday to launch the 2013 Foxwood Garden competition.

Westfield residents survey views

Nearly 200 Westfield residents returned a tear off slip issued with the last edition of the Liberal Democrat Focus newsletter.

They gave their views on a range of topical issues.

Percentage of Westfield residents agreeing with statement (Jan/Mar Focus survey)

98% Refuse should be collected at least once a fortnight

65% I was inconvenienced by the lack of a rubbish collection on 1st January 2013

98% I am opposed to Labours green bin tax (charging to empty garden waste bins)

96% The Beckfield Lane recycling centre should be reopened

44% I am satisfied with the Councils performance this winter in keeping streets free of ice

97% The Council should top up ALL local salt bins at the beginning of winter

81% I am opposed to the introduction of a City-wide 20 mph speed limit

83% I support rerouting the number 4/5 bus service via Wetherby Road/Ridgeway and Askham Lane to improve access to facilities in the “Old Village”

Door to door surveys on local issues are continuing during the summer months