Anti social behaviour probe called for

St Stephens Square affected

There has been an increase in the number of complaints about noise and anti social behaviour  over recent days.anti social behaviour

Problems with noise can, in part, be traced to windows being left open in the warmer weather that the City is enjoying.

However in some streets neighbours have been seriously disturbed. One such area is St Stephens Square  and now the activities of those living in two particular blocks of flats there have been passed to the Police for their attention.

About 6 months ago the authorities centralised their anti social behaviour resources in West Offices and it is beginning to look like this was a backward step.

Residents affected by noise problems should report issues to the Councils Environmental Protection Unit

If the problem is on the street – or involves more than just noise – then it should be reported to the Police. There have been changes in the local policing teams recently and more are in prospect but the easiest way to contact them is by telephoning 101.

Details of the Safer Neighbourhoods West team can be found by clicking here

 

 

 

Explore York Libraries and Archives presents “Caring for Carers”

On Wednesday 30 July, in the foyer at West Offices, a free exhibition of local care services will be held for carers.

Explore York Libraries and Archives are currently working with local carers to discover the benefits of using computers and being online, and this Caring for Carers event, presented by Explore York will give customers the opportunity to discover the wealth of support available to unpaid care-givers in the city of York.

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“Reopen the playground” say Foxwood residents

Foxwood Residents Association are seeking answers as to why a playground in the area has been locked and unused for over three years.Rowntrees play area

The playground, with new equipment, is on the Woodlands Estate which is managed by Joseph Rowntree Housing.

Local residents have approached the Association to seek their support in getting answers and most importantly getting the play area used again.

Shirley Gumley, Chairman of the Foxwood Residents Association, said

” It is a great pity that this play area has been locked for so long.  There are lots of young children in the area who would appreciate a secure place to play and residents are feeling frustrated at the lack of communication from Joseph Rowntree on this issue. 

 If there is a reason why the area cannot be used then tell us rather than leaving everyone guessing”

A door to door survey on the issue is currently being undertaken in the area.

Latest Planning applications Acomb and Westfield Wards

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

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Acomb

Location:       Grahams Ices 52 Beckfield Lane York YO26 5RJ

Proposal:       Certificate of lawfulness for storage and operation of fifth ice cream van at the premises

Ref No: 14/01147/CLU

Consultation Expiry Date:       4 August 2014 Case Officer:   Clare Davies    Expected Decision Level:

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Location:       90 Jute Road York YO26 5EW

Proposal:       Erection of dormer bungalow to the rear of 90 Jute Road

Ref No: 14/01459/FUL

Consultation Expiry Date:       4 August 2014 Case Officer:   Erik Matthews   Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Location:       18 Carr Lane York YO26 5HU

Proposal:       Two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage

Ref No: 14/01527/FUL

Contact:        Miss Kate Fewson     Consultation Expiry Date:       4 August 2014 Case Officer:   Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Location:       36 Shirley Avenue York YO26 5NJ

Proposal:       Two storey side extension

Ref No: 14/01561/FUL

Consultation Expiry Date:       4 August 2014 Case Officer:   Will Steel      Expected Decision Level:        DEL

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Westfield

Location:       Hargraves Pharmacy 67 Front Street York YO24 3BR

Proposal:       Display of 1no. internally illuminated fasica sign and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign

Ref No: 14/01600/ADV

Applicant:      Mr Bhavin Morjaria       Contact Mr Ian Hutton   Consultation Expiry Date        4 August 2014 Case Officer:   Victoria Bell   Expected Decision Level DEL

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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.

Call for answers over Lowfield Care Village

Lowfields school entrance Oct 2010
Liberal Democrats are demanding answers over plans for a new care village at Lowfields in Acomb amid concerns about delays and a lack of communication with local residents.

In 2012 Labour’s £13million Elderly Persons’ Homes (EPH) Modernisation Programme promised to replace existing care facilities in York with 200 specialist residential beds at Fordlands, Lowfield Care Village and Haxby Hall.

Since then the programme has been hit with budget and timetable problems as the Haxby proposals were dropped and the Fordlands plans moved to the Burnholme School site.

The Labour Cabinet Member responsible, Cllr Tracey Simpson-Laing, lost responsibility for the project in a reshuffle earlier this year.

Lowfield Care Village, in Acomb on the former Lowfield School site, was due to open in April 2014.

It is scheduled to provide a 90-bed care home alongside independent living bungalows. However, local residents say they have heard little from the council about the delays and no updated timetable has been given. There are also concerns that the council will try to develop the former school playing field – the original intention had been to restrict building to the school ”footprint”.

Cllr Lynn Jeffries, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Adult Social Care and Councillor for Westfield who will question Labour about the delays at this week’s Full Council, commented:
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