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The first real test of the Lendal bridge closure came today with some schools returning after the summer break.
Clifton Bridge, Bootham, Gillygate and Wigginton Road are heavily congested.
There are also major tail backs on the A1237.
Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Acomb and Westfield wards. Full details can be found by clicking the application reference
Acomb
Ref No: 13/02878/FUL
Location: 15 Lidgett Grove York YO26 5NE
Proposal: Single storey side extension
Applicant: Mr John Atkin Contact: Mr Tim Mann Consultation Expiry Date: 23 September 2013 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level: DEL
Westfield
Ref No: 13/02889/LHE
Location: 112 Wetherby Road Acomb York YO26 5BY
Proposal: Erection of single storey extension extending 4.050 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a total height of 3.9 metres
Applicant: Mrs Mora Scaife Contact Mr Andy Sykes Consultation Expiry Date 23 September 2013 Case Officer: Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed) Expected Decision DEL
Ref No: 13/02914/FUL
Location: 40 St Stephens Square York YO24 3EJ
Proposal: Single storey rear extension
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Casling Consultation Expiry Date 23 September 2013 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL
Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site. http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/
NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.
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Council staff subscriptions to Trades Unions collected by the York Council
Despite the reduction in York Council resources, the number of days off Trades Union representatives are getting is increasing.
The Council is now effectively funding 4 full time officers for UNISON (the union that bankrolled Labour’s last local election campaign).
Council staff have also doubled the subscriptions that they pay into Trades Union accounts.
Ironically, the Labour led Council is outsourcing the provision of public services at a pace much higher than its predecessors.
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York cyclists may not have the speed or stamina of winning professional athletes but those signing up to York’s Sky Ride soon will at least have the chance of looking like one.
The first 1000 participants to sign up for the event will be entered into a free prize draw to win a Team Sky jersey signed by 2013 Tour de France winner Chris Froome and his supporting team. The Sky Ride takes place on Saturday 14 September and numbers are increasing quickly.
The festival takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September from 10.30am, finishing at 5pm Saturday and 4pm Sunday. More information can be found at http://www.festivalofcycling.org.uk/
Anyone wanting to sign up for Sky Ride York should go to www.goskyride.com/York
