With the much-anticipated Diamond Jubilee weekend now upon us, North Yorkshire Police is advising people to keep safe and be mindful of the consequences of drinking to excess.

People across the county are expected to take full advantage of the four-day weekend with a variety of events, street parties and barbecues to mark the Queen’s 60th year on the throne.

While the celebrations are likely to be friendly and family-orientated, there is a danger that some people may use the occasion to over-indulge with alcohol, which can lead to anti-social behaviour, disorder and violent crime. (more…)

The city centre will be lined with bunting and flags and there will be celebratory atmosphere in a year that also marks 800 years since the city was granted a Royal Charter by King John in 1212.

The Lord Mayor will light a Diamond Jubilee Beacon www.diamondjubileebeacons.co.uk at Bachelor Hill at 10.15pm on Monday 4 June.

Local residents have been invited to watch this simple ceremony and can if they wish bring a picnic and toast our Queen on her Jubilee.

Events and activities include:
Britain’s biggest ever Railfest
Our first ever busking festival, Buskival
The new Science and Innovation Grand Tour
More details can be found on the Visit York website. http://tinyurl.com/York-Jubilee-events-2012

Road closures for street parties
There are over 40 temporary road closures for street parties and parades for the Diamond Jubilee weekend. See a list here (more…)

A planning application for a wind turbine to sited in the field to the rear of Springfield Farm, Appleton Road, will be considered on 14th June. A similar application was refused about 2 years ago because of fears that it would adversely impact on the green belt.

The proposed Kingspan KW6 Turbine would be 15 metres in height to the hub with a horizontal axis rotor with a diameter of 5.6 metres. The overall height would be 17.8 metres in height. The tower would be galvanised steel finish and the hub and blades would be plastic, the plans state in either a black of white finish. The proposed turbine would be 210 metres from the closest dwelling on Temple Lane (134 Temple Lane) and 220 metres from the closest dwelling (excluding the applicants) on Foss Field Lane (Fossfield Farm).

A similar turbine exists in relatively close proximity at Park Farm.

Council planning officials are recommending that the turbine plan is approved.