List of Acomb and Westfield Wards planning applications received last week

Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council. Full details can be found by clicking by quoting the application reference on the “planning portal” web site. Click here.
http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site.

NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.

Ref No: 13/01459/FUL Location: 16 Church Gate York YO26 5BW Proposal: Loft conversion with 1no. rooflight to front and 3no. rooflights to rear Applicant: Mr And Mrs Gibson Contact: Mr Andy Sykes Consultation Expiry Date: 24 June 2013 Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level: DEL

11 librarians lose jobs in York

Acomb Explore Library

In a behind closed doors decision the Council has reduced the number of librarians in the City.
The cuts mainly affect small branch libraries.

Around £190,000 a year will be saved by the move although officials claim that customers will not notice any difference and opening hours will remain the same.

NB. New opening hours were introduced today at some branches. Click here for details The hours remain the same at York, Acomb and Strensall.

All libraries in the City are closed this Wednesday afternoon to facilitate a major staff meeting.

Households make big savings on energy costs

Residents across Yorkshire are set to reduce their energy bills by almost £1million following the region’s largest collective energy switch.

Community Energy Direct have helped residents to source the best price deal from gas and electricity suppliers. 328 residents in York signed up to the scheme. These residents collectively are set to save just under £36,300 on their energy costs simply by switching.

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Festival of Organ Promenades

A brand new Festival which showcases the astonishing range and versatility of this giant instrument – if you thought you knew what an organ sounded like, think again!

York Minster own musicians, featuring some of the country’s top young performers, and guests perform entertaining and popular tunes perfect for promenading.

Performing within the Nave itself, you can see the organist in action and even ask questions.

Music connoisseurs can also hear the Organ in special evening recitals on Summer Saturdays in August, part of a tradition of musicianship at York Minster that spans a millennium.

Fri 7 Jun 2013 12:00 to 14:00

More http://www.yorkminster.org