Dogs need homes as police investigate theft…. Appeal for Piccadilly accident witnesses

19 suspected stolen dogs are looking for new homes after they were seized by police as part of an ongoing investigation in the Selby area.

Officers originally seized 23 dogs, however some have been returned to their rightful owners. The remaining dogs are being cared for by Woodhaven Kennels in South Milford. They are either not microchipped or their owners have not come forward to claim them.

The owner of a property in Kelfield near Riccall, contacted the police after the animals were abandoned there.

PC Sarah Ward of Selby police, said: “Ideally we would like to reunite the dogs with their rightful owners, but the difficulty is that many have not been microchipped and if they have, their owners have not come forward to collect them.

“The dogs have not necessarily been stolen from the North Yorkshire area, they could have been taken from the surrounding areas or anywhere in the country. There is no suggestion that any of the dogs have been mistreated and our investigation relates only to alleged theft and fraud offences. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are only able to release limited information at this stage.”

The local dog warden and the RSPCA assisted officers with scanning the dogs and transporting them to their temporary home.

If you believe you are the owner of one of the dogs, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Sarah Ward.

Please quote reference number 12150163657 when calling.

If you are interested in adopting one of the dogs, please contact the kennels direct on 01977 685404. Vetting procedures will be carried out before any of the dogs are handed over.

A woman aged in her 50s from Howden has been arrested in connection with the investigation and has been released on police bail. A second woman is assisting the police with their enquiries.

To view all the dogs, please visit our Facebook page Facebook.com/NorthYorkshirePolice

Witnesses sought after York collision

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a road traffic accident that occurred in York.

It happened at about 1850 hrs on 27 January 2015 and involved a cyclist and a mid size saloon car

The cyclist received a buckle break to his left shoulder and discomfort to his left knee and was treated at York district Hospital.

We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicle prior to the collision, parked on the pavement outside Wetherspoons on Piccadilly, York, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

If you can help, please contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for Terence Priestman.

You can also email terence.priestman@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150017209

ROUNDABOUT RESURFACING AT GALE LANE/CORNLANDS ROAD JUNCTION

The Westfield Lib Dem team has been pressing council officers to have the road resurfaced at the Cornlands Road/Gale Lane roundabout.

This is now happening on 9th November.

There has been some delay to the timescale that the team had been first told about, and we are investigating what has gone one in this case.

However, the issue, which had also been raised by the local Cornlands and Lowfields Residents Association looks like coming to a conclusion, and the surface made safe for car users, and in particular cyclists.

On the day of the road repairs traffic will be diverted along Gale Lane and Askham Lane.

Clifton Without Junior School to be demolished

A meeting which will take place in January will be asked by officials to authorise the demolition of the old Clifton Without Junior School which is currently unused.

Clifton Without Junior School

A preliminary report says, the building, which is on the site of Canon Lee School, has been unused by the school for over a year due to the school no longer needing the space and the accelerating costs of maintaining the site.

It is a Children’s Services Education and Skills (CSES) asset that has condition issues that are a cause for concern. Inclement weather exacerbates this deterioration.

The building is also a security risk because it is unoccupied.

The Executive Member will be asked for their approval to demolish the Clifton Without Junior building apart from two storage areas used by Canon Lee School.

York Council backtracks on bus support

The York Council has withdrawn its plans to make changes to the funding criteria for uneconomic bus services in the City.

Two months ago it said it would consider

“Three options; two which would guarantee minimum levels of bus service to areas within the York boundary where the council currently supports a bus service (and for which no commercial alternatives exist), or a third option to retain the current criteria, which does not guarantee any minimum service level”.

The item has now been withdrawn from the “forward programme” without explanation.

York Minster window finally completed

The final piece of the Great East window in the Minster has been reinserted today

Great East Window, the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in Britain and the master-piece of Coventry glazier John Thornton.

It was commissioned in 1405 and completed by 1408 with York Minster’s Chapter paying £56 for the work, according to information gleaned from 17th-century copies of the medieval contract.

The work is part of York Minster Revealed, a five year project which started in 2011 and is part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project involves a £20million investment to restore and conserve the Minster’s majestic East End, develop new visitor attractions including the state-of-the art Revealing York Minster in the Undercroft, improve access to the cathedral and expand training in traditional craft-skills.

The completion of the project is a great testament to the glaziers, stone masons and all the others who have worked so tirelessly to allow this all to happen.

NB. The Minster must raise through voluntary donations at least £1 million each year to keep the fabric of the building in good condition.

Shown above is Nick Teed putting back the last panel of glass

Latest planning applications for the Acomb and Westfield Wards

Below are the latest planning application received by the York Council for the Acomb ward.

Acomb

Location: 50 Beckfield Lane York YO26 5RJ

Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Ref No: 15/02289/FUL

Applicant: Mr Phil Wilkinson Contact: Mr Kevin Bristowe Consultation Expiry Date: 23 November 2015 Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Location: 80 Cranbrook Road York YO26 5JH

Proposal: Single storey side and rear extensions and roof alterations including dormer windows to side and rear

Ref No: 15/02355/FUL

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Tolliss Contact: Mr Derek Wright Consultation Expiry Date: 23 November 2015Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level: DEL

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Westfield

None

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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/

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

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