New planning application in Westfield Ward

Only one local planning application was received by the Council last week. Full details can be found by clicking the reference below or by quoting the application reference on the “planning portal” web site. Representations can be made in favour of or in opposition to any application via the Planning on line web site.

Ref No: 13/00337/FUL Location: 56 Green Lane Acomb York YO24 4PS Proposal: Conversion of ground floor from retail (use Class A1) to residential flat (use Class C3) Applicant: Mr Graham Plunton Contact Mr J Funnell Consultation Expiry Date 1 April 2013 Case Officer: Jonathan Kenyon Expected Decision DEL http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage

“Bury MPs bones in Leicester” plea

The row over where Richard III‘s remains should be interred has taken a new twist today with a new campaign group being established.

They want to see York MP Huge Nearly’s bones interred in Leicester Cathedral.

2013 - Sales start in Leicester

2013 – Sales start in Leicester

A spokesman said that this would be a lot closer to his constituency than he usually managed to get and “co-location with a King might appeal to him”

The call was echoed by Council Leader James “ragtime” Alexander who in a cell phone call said, “Yes that’s a promising idea and the sooner the …. Crackle, crackle, click. Cllr Alexander has no Parliamentary ambitions
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In a separate development workers on the new York Minster Revealed project are rumoured to have uncovered the bones of a horse.

This has led to speculation that it may be the remains of “Prince” the intended mount of Richard III at the fateful battle of Bosworth in 1485.

Prince was ostracised by Yorkists when he failed to take up an offer of a “kingdom” for a ride on the fateful battle day. He later blamed his agent for extending negotiations unnecessarily.

Prince eventually made his way north up the M1 turnpike before collapsing with exhaustion in Deangate close to the stable where he had been born.

Other commentators have claimed that the recently found bones belong to “Dobbin” who used to pull a tourist coach through Deangate. He is said to have mysteriously disappeared down a large pothole when Labour were last in power in the City.

Now DNA tests are likely to reveal whether the remains of “Prince” have finally been discovered.

A spokesman from Tesco has offered to “deal” with the remains whatever the results of the DNA test prove to be.

Strensall Tannery redevelopment plans

Strensall Tannery set for redevelopment?

Strensall Tannery set for redevelopment?

It looks like redevelopment of the Tannery site at Strensall may shortly get the go ahead.

A plan for the provision of 53 dwellings with associated public open space, access and infrastructure, plus a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Foss is set to be considered at the next meeting of the Planning Committee

NB. The Tannery was built around 1805 The Tannery closed down in 2004 and was supposed to be made into a business park with 350 new jobs. Subsequently it was subject to arson attacks and is arguably one of Yorks’ worst eyesores.

York Warden Call – charges may more than DOUBLE

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The Council have now published more details of the new charges that it intends to introduce for the warden call service.

As our story yesterday explained, major changes to this lifeline service are planned.

Warden Call provides a 24 hour monitoring and response service to approximately 3,150 customers in York. The Telecare service has over 1,650 customers who have at least one piece of telecare equipment installed.

The report indicates that the charge could more than double from £4-25 to £10 PER WEEK if the Council decides to re-coop the full costs of providing the service. A basic Tier 1 service might be provided at a cheaper rate but this would not cover Telecare options.

An additional £5 would be charged where a couple at the same address both have access to the service.

There would be no change for those 1200 customers who currently do not pay for the service as long as they remain in receipt of Council Tax assistance and/or Housing benefit.

The Council will decide in June the final levels of charges which will apply for the service.

It seems clear though that the increase in charges is aimed at facilitating moving the service into the private sector.

A proposal to that effect will be considered by the Labour Cabinet in April.

The Labour Council have gone much further in privatising the delivery of Council services than had ever been contemplated under the former LibDem Council leadership.