York Council backs all horses in devolution race – loss feared on wager

Back wrong horse

 The York Council has issued a media statement to coincide with today’s submission deadline to government, saying it has “been involved in the submission of a number of devolution bids, which propose giving more powers to local authorities from central government so that decisions are taken closer to the communities they affect.

This follows detailed dialogue between the council’s Executive and its officers alongside peers from neighbouring local authorities, central government and key organisations such as Local Enterprise Partnerships.

York has expressed an interest in potential bids for the Leeds City Region; a City of York, North Yorkshire and East Riding proposal and for further dialogue about a broader Greater Yorkshire geography”.

The bids can be read here

The Council has not released details of residents responses to its much hyped “consultation” on the issue.

The Council goes on to say, “These conversations with government will continue ahead of decisions on which, if any, deal York will be part of and the full economic, political and governance workings of it. The Executive has been clear on its commitment to consult and has undertaken face-to-face engagement with residents and businesses through a series of devolution conversations. Any decision on being part of a new authority will have to be ratified by Full Council”.
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Police seek witnesses to white Honda man in Tang hall

Appeal for information regarding the manner of driving of a white Honda Civic in the Tang Hall area of York

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have information regarding the manner of driving of a white Honda Civic in the Tang Hall area of York.

North Yorkshire Police

Police received a call at around 6pm on Sunday 30 August 2015 about the behaviour of a man on Hewley Avenue.

Officers attended the area and arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of drink driving.

Officers are asking anyone who saw a white car being driven in Tang Hall area or has any other information about the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to PC Robin Hughes, or email  robin.hughes@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Road works on A1237 and in Copmanthorpe from next Monday

road worksFrom Monday 7th September City of York Council will undertake routine maintenance work on the whole of the A1237 outer ring road.

The work will take place between 8pm – 6am, to minimise disruption to residents any work close to housing will be carried out before 11pm.

The work will include hedge cutting and road gully / channel clearance to help improve visibility, redefine carriageway boundaries and resolve flooding problems.

Work will start at Hopgrove roundabout and progress anti-clockwise along the A1237. The work is scheduled to be completed by Saturday 3 October. Traffic lights will be used when work is taking place to ensure the safety of operatives.

As with any maintenance work on roads, 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 travel information in and around York visit www.itravelyork.info

Work to improve safety of Copmanthorpe junction

City of York Council will carry out works to improve the safety at the junction of Manor Heath, Hallcroft Lane and Hagg Lane in Copmanthorpe from Monday 7 September.

The work will aim to reduce the amount of ‘overshoot’ accidents where drivers on Hallcroft Lane may not realise they are approaching a crossroad junction and fail to give way to traffic on Manor Heath. This has lead to a number of serious incidents at the junction.

The work will see the Hallcroft Lane section of the junction widened to allow a pedestrian island to be included. Coloured surfacing will also be used to help road users differentiate between the major and minor roads. Signage in the area will also be improved.

The work is scheduled to take three weeks to complete, with work starting on Monday 7 September. Work will take place Monday to Friday between 8.30am – 4.30pm during the first two weeks. Traffic will be managed by stop/go signals with no alterations to the bus service. This will be carried out by City of York Council.

During the third week whilst resurfacing is taking place a temporary full road closure will be in place on Hallcroft Lane from the Horseman Lane junction to the Manor Heath junction. The road will be closed between 9:15am and 4:15pm. An alternative route for diverted traffic will be signed via Horseman Lane, School Lane, Manor Heath.

Additionally to carry out the surfacing work at the junction of Manor Heath / Hallcroft Lane and Hagg Lane a temporary full road closure will be in place at the junction between 6:00pm and midnight on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September. An alternative route for diverted traffic will be signed.
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Authorities call time on drunks in York

York drunkA new partnership is launching its first campaign to clamp down on the anti-social behaviour of a minority which can blight the majority’s enjoyment of the beautiful City of York.

City of York Council, North Yorkshire Police and British Transport Police have welcomed the involvement of train operating companies, York Racecourse and city centre licensed premises, as well as Make It York and the proposed York Bid.

The campaign complements other initiatives used to quell anti-social behaviour on race and match days and the positive effect of the Alcohol Restriction Zone (ARZ) which extends within the city walls, along Micklegate and the area around the station.

There will be a heightened presence of officers from British Transport and North Yorkshire Police – including special constables – and Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers from the multi-agency Community Safety Hub. Every Saturday throughout September, starting on 5 September, these officers will remind people travelling by train to the city, arriving at York station and those out and about in the city centre, to respect the city they are visiting and enjoy themselves responsibly. They will be doing this alongside any necessary enforcement action on trains, at the station and throughout the ARZ.
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Plan to sell alcohol at cycle shop attracts objections

Cycle HeavenA plan to sell food and alcohol at the Cycle Heaven premises on Bishopthorpe Road has attracted opposition from some local residents.

The licensing application – which could see alcohol served until midnight – will go before a committee meeting on 14th September.

The change of use will also require planning permission.

Cycle Heaven have announced that most of their business is being moved to larger premises in Hospital Fields Road.

York Council urged to speed up response to complaints about local services

A large number of issues with Council service standards on the west of the City have been lodged – through the “Fix my Street” system – this week.

In many cases it seems that the York Council is struggling to catch up with a backlog which developed over the bank holiday.

Full clothers recycling bin Acomb car park

Full clothers recycling bin Acomb car park

Abandoned bike on rack off York Road

Abandoned bike on rack off York Road

Broken Glas back School Street

Broken Glas back School Street

Dumped black bags in back lane

Dumped black bags in back lane

Graffiti

Graffiti

litter and weeds back Beaconsfield Streert

Litter and weeds on Front Street back lane

School Street carriageway needs resurfaicng

School Street carriageway needs resurfaicng

Vandalised garage door Thoresby Road

Vandalised garage door Thoresby Road

What’s on: Upstaged at Explore

Sat 5 Sept: Explore York

upstage_251x267Partying is just part of daily life for Lizzy – and her mates are used to looking after her when she’s tripping on acid. It’s no big deal… until one night, when Lizzy takes more than she ever has before and things start to go very wrong.

In that moment, everything falls apart. Why are her friends freaking out so much? What was Lizzy trying to run away from anyway? And who are these four strangers, whose own problems seem to form a strange antidote to Lizzy’s overdose.

In a brand new production, Upstage Centre Youth Theatre brings you an original and beautiful snapshot of life for the city’s invisible young, using their own words and ideas. In this life-affirming tour de force you will be moved to question the very world beneath your window.

In addition to the performance at York Explore Library and Learning centre on 5th September, you can also catch this production on Friday 4th September, 7.30pm at Upstage Centre Youth Theatre and Sunday 6th September, 5.00pm at York Boxing Club.

Tickets are £7.50 (£5 concessions) at all venues and are available to buy online at www.whereimstood.com 

Suggested age limit: 12+ We advise parents that this production contains adult themes and strong language.