Latest planning applications for the Westfield Ward

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Westfield ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the words highlighted in blue

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20 Cornlands Road York YO24 3DU

Proposal              Erection of one dwelling

Reference           16/01212/FUL

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2 Meeting House Lane Acomb York YO26 5FD

Single storey front and side extension

Ref. No: 16/01391/FUL 

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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

Changes for musical tuition opportunities in York

Music childrenA report outlining options for the future development of York Music Hub and York Arts Education will be considered by the Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People on Thursday 30 June. The options are being considered to support the continued development of excellent music opportunities for children and young people in the city.

Based on an evaluation by managers and advice from York CVS’s consultancy service, the Executive Member will be asked to agree to separate the two operations. It is recommended that York Music Hub becomes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and the case is investigated for York Arts Education to take on the legal entity of a social enterprise by forming a Community Interest Company (CIC).

York Music Hub is a strong partnership of music education providers in the city. York Arts Education, currently a lead partner, would continue to participate in the hub as a member. The hub, funded by the Arts Council England, aims to develop musical excellence and diversity through its commissioning and partnership work, its quality of music provision and by sharing best practice. Its objectives, in line with the National Plan for Music Education include:
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What’s on in York: Exploring watercolour techniques with landscape and architecture

York Art Gallery : Sat 25 Jun : 10:30am to 3:30pm : £35.00

Jun 25_WatercoloursExplore landscape and architectural imagery and use a variety of watercolour techniques to paint your own pictures.

We will look at watercolour paintings in the York Art Gallery collection that illustrate different styles & approaches to landscape and architecture (e.g. John Piper, Albert Goodwin).  Using these as our inspiration, we will then experiment with the techniques we’ve observed to produce our own landscape and/or architectural images.

For more information and to book a ticket please visit www.yortime.org.uk