Bus shelter engulfed by nettles and branches
A bus shelter on Askham Lane has been engulfed by weeds. Branches from a “self seeded” bush totally obscure the view from the shelter which is well used in inclement weather. Ponding on the adjacent highway has been a problem for some years.
Nettles also pose a risk for young children.
It is a repeat of a problem which happened in 2014. Residents complained that they could not see approaching buses while those waiting at the stop could not be seen by bus drivers.
Local Councillor Andrew Waller is following up the issue with the Council. He has also asked for weeds on Waterman Court to be treated.
Nearby the bus shelter at the top of Foxwood Lane is also gradually being overwhelmed. Here the problem is aggravated by weeds growing on the roof of the shelter.
The Westfield Ward committee meeting taking place on 22nd June is likely to consider allocating part of its budget to manage overgrown trees and bushes in the area.
Housing rental prices stabilising in York?
The latest ONS figures show that private rental prices of homes in the Yorkshire region have increased by 4% since 2011.
This compares to a 13% increase overall in England (21% in London).
In York rental prices remain high although they are stabilising as more and more purpose built student accommodation units are completed.
Flat in Merton Court advertised for £80,000
A typical 2 bedroomed property in Beaconsfield Street is currently listed at £775 pcm while a non fore-courted property in the neighbouring Milner Street would cost £750 a month. A 3 bed town house on Foxwood Lane is advertised for £775 a month.
A one bedroomed flat on Front Street can be rented for £475 a month
A two bedroomed flat on Albert Close can be rented for £595 pcm
For those trying to get onto the house ownership ladder there are still some bargains are around.
As well as the new flats currently being marketed on Front Street for £125,000 each, recent sales have included two bedroomed apartments in Dringfield Close and St James’s Croft for less than £140,000.
Lowest price currently advertised is for a 1 bed flat in Merton Court (Windsor Garth) which is listed at £80,000.
House prices in York remain below the national average. Locally prices peaked in 2008 and have – on average – yet to climb back to that level.
House price trends in York