Updates on issues reported to York Council

JRFH have come back to us quickly to confirm that the damaged grass areas on Wenham Road (below) form part of the adopted public highway. We have suggested that they be hard-surfaced as part of the Ward Committee programme later this year. JRFH confirm that they are a little behind with general green area maintenance activities this summer but hope to catch up with garden inspections, hedge cutting etc shortly.

Damaged verges in Wenham Road need bitmacing.

Meanwhile there has been an increase in the amount of flytipping in the area. This has been a trend since the Beckfield Lane recycling centre was closed in 2012. This is disappointing as Westfield is one of the few parts of the City to get regular visits from mobile skips The next ones are due in Rogers Court and on Bramham Road this Saturday

Bath and seat fly tipped on Foxwood Lane near ravine. CCTV footage will eb scrutinised to see if the culprits can be identified. The on the spot fine for fly tipping was recently raised to £400.

Bath and seat fly tipped on Foxwood Lane near ravine. CCTV footage will be scrutinised to see if the culprits can be identified. The “on the spot” fine for fly tipping was recently raised to £400.

Cllr Andrew Waller has also been out and about tackling issues raised by residents. These are some he found and reported

Fly tipping in Gladstone Street back lane

Rubbish in Barkston Avenue

Overgrown hedge in Chapelfields

Cornlands Road overgrown hedge

You can report issues to the Council using the following web site https://www.fixmystreet.com/

2016 garden competition launched in Foxwood

Foxwood Residents Association has launched its annual garden competition today with over £100 to be given away in prizes..

Garden contest poster 2016

The competition is open to all residents living in the Foxwood area of the city irrespective of whether they are owner occupiers or tenants.

This year the Association is looking for the best hanging basket, tub, window box or other container which can be seen from the footpath and which contributes colour to the area.

Following the Council’s decision not to organise a garden competition this year, this will be the only chance for residents to get involved and show off their gardening skills.

Entries can be made by e mail to foxwoodra@btinternet.com detailing the address and residents can nominate their own or a neighbour’s garden.

The competition will be judged on Friday 15 July between 5pm and 8pm by Matt Reid who is the Nursery and Business Development Manager for Colour Your Garden.

For further information contact Shirley Gumley Chairman of Foxwood Residents Association on York 01904 793437

What’s on in York: York City Knights Rugby at Energise today (Monday)

Knights at Energise

and later at the Foxwood Park

foxwood field poster june162_001

What’s on in York: Grown-Up Crafting

York Explore Library :

Tue 5 Jul :

6.30pm – 7.30pm :

£12 (£10 with a York Card)

July 5_Grown Up Crafting _Image The need to craft doesn’t just end when you turn 16! We are inviting you to an evening of grown-up crafting.

There will be four crafts for you to try and take home, as well as our Explore Café Bar and a relaxed, child free environment for you and friends to unwind with a little adhesive spray, pencil crayons and paper folding.

Tickets can be bought online at www.feelinginspired.co.uk or at any York library.

10 tickets max.