Police in west York schedule more surgeries
Following a suggestion made in our story last week the Police have now scheduled more surgeries in West York
- 12 Feb 15 – Chapelfields Police & Housing joint drop-in advice session – Sanderson Community House, Bramham Road, York (from 10:00am for 2 hours)
- 19 Feb 15 – Woodthorpe/Dringhouses Surgery – Dringhouses Library, York (from 16:30 for 1 hour)
- 21 Feb 15 – Rural West surgery – York Rural West villages (please check local notice boards for times) (from 10:00 for 5 hours)
- 26 Feb 15 – Westfield – Police / Housing Advice Session – Sanderson Community House, Bramham Road, York (from 10:00 for 2 hours)
In addition a PCSO is in attendance at the Foxwood Community Centre each month to provide “drop in” advice. The next sessions are on Wednesday 4th March and Wednesday 11th March (10:00am – 12:00 noon on both days)
Resurfacing works across York
City of York Council will be carrying out resurfacing works across the city throughout February. Resurfacing work will take place in Skelton, Rawcliffe, Acomb, Heworth, Fulford and New Earswick.
Work will take place on several roads including:
• Brecksfield, Skelton from 16 – 20 February, work will take place between 8am – 5.30pm
• Rawcliffe Drive, Rawcliffe, from 16 – 20 February, work will take place between 8am – 5.30pm
• Redeness Street, Heworth, from 16 – 20 February, work will take place between 7pm – 5am
• Woodlea Avenue, Acomb, from 16 – 20 February, work will take place between 8am – 5.30pm
• White Rose Avenue and Alder Way, New Earswick, from 23 – 27 February, work will take place between 8am – 5.30pm
• Fulford Park, Fulford, from 23 – 27 February, work will take place between 9.30am – 3.30pm
To complete the work safely road closures will be in place for each road whilst work is scheduled to take place.
Residents are advised there will be no access or egress for vehicles during working hours except in emergencies. There will be no on-street parking during these times. Residents who require vehicular access are asked to inform operatives onsite to ensure safety. Vehicular access will only be allowed if it is safe to do so. Pedestrian access will be available at all times.
As with any construction work, there is likely to be a certain amount of disruption. Residents are assured that everything reasonably possible will be done to keep this to a minimum, however motorists should expect some delays and plan their journey accordingly.
For information on affected buses visit www.itravelyork.info, call the Bus Line 01904 551400 or visit the Bus Information Point in York Railway Station.
Conservatives NOT to target win in York Central fight
A leaked list of “non target” seats by Conservative Central Office reveals that they are not targeting a win in York Central.
Boost for local candidate Nick Love
At the last general election the Tories were neck and neck with the LibDems with both parties needing to persuade only around 3500 Labour voters to change sides to achieve a victory.
Since then, Labour in York have been overwhelmed by controversy and the sitting MP has announced that he is standing down. Only 3 months before the poll, Labour have still to announce who their candidate will be.
Some eyebrows were raised a few months ago when the Conservatives selected a London based man to be their candidate.
It seems that the local Tories have decided to concentrate their resources on holding the York Outer seat
The Tory move leaves the way open for Liberal Democrat and local man Nick Love (@NickLovesYork) to establish himself as the main non-left ballot paper option.
A full list of the seats which the Tories don’t think they can win can be accessed by clicking here
