There is a lot of traffic congestion in the Haxby/Wigginton area today as the A1237 road works continue.
Up to date traffic reports can be found at http://roadworks.org/ or click map
Only 7076 new Minster badges sold
98 residents fined for using old badges in evening
Only a small proportion of the 30,000 old style Minster badge holders have opted to pay £20 to get a new badge
The latest figures released by the York Council suggest that 7076 of the badges have been sold
The badges entitle holders to free parking at Council car parks in the evening.
98 residents have incurred Penalty Charge Notices for relying on the old style badge during September.
It seems though that some are opting to pay the £2 a night evening charge. Evening car park income has increased since last year
- 2013 £34,042.05
- 2014 £40,754.50
No assessment has yet been made on the effects of the increased charges on the evening economy.
NB. The Minster badge also entitles users to pay lower day time car parking charges.
Mental Health facilities upgrade in York
Funding to improve mental health services in York has been approved by NHS Property Services.
Cherry Tree House
NHS Property Services and NHS England have been working with local NHS services to address property and facilities issues in York to ensure that all mental health services can be accommodated appropriately within safe, secure and modern environments.
The first of the two schemes proposed will see the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS Tier 4) move out its current base at Lime Trees on Shipton Road into Mill Lodge – a refurbished building that will provide modern and safe mental health facilities for young people.
The second scheme will upgrade Cherry Tree House in the Heworth area of York to provide a purpose built unit for elderly patients currently cared for on Ward 6 at Bootham Park Hospital.