Latest planning application for the Westfield Ward

Plans for a new house behind Front Street were lodged with the Council. Concerns have already been raised by residents about the condition and street lighting on the back lane which would form the only access for the property.

Plans for a garage conversion on Front St have been withdrawn

There were no new planning applications submitted for the Westfield area last week

The planning application to construct a new home on the lane to the side of Ali Barbers on Front Street has been withdrawn.

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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

Last week in west York in pictures – 22nd October

Work started on providing another parking lay-by in St Stephens Road

Work started on providing another parking lay-by in St Stephens Road

"Urban Buzz" were out in Acomb Wood doing some planting

“Urban Buzz” were out in Acomb Wood doing some planting

Still too many dogs being allowed to foul local footpaths. Here Cllr Sheena Jackson highlights the problem in a local snicket.

Still too many dogs being allowed to foul local footpaths. Here Cllr Sheena Jackson highlights the problem in a local snicket.

More fly posting., This time advertising a fair taking place in Clifton

More fly posting., This time advertising a fair taking place in Clifton

Andrew Waller reported a chest of drawers that had been dumped in Middleton Road

Andrew Waller reported a chest of drawers that had been dumped in Middleton Road

.........& a bollard that had been knocked over in Chapelfields was reorted for attention

.……..& a bollard that had been knocked over in Chapelfields was reported for attention

After a delay, the Ward Committee published and started to distribute a ballot paper. This gives residents the opportunity to decide how a delegated budget should be spent in the local area.

After a delay, the Ward Committee published and started to distribute a ballot paper. This gives residents the opportunity to decide how a delegated budget should be spent in the local area. Residents have until 15th November to return the form. 

A "jobs fair" will take place at the Church Hall on Front Street on 2nd November. With unemployment now at record low levels several employers are desperate to fill vacancies.

A “jobs fair” will take place at the Church Hall on Front Street on 2nd November. With unemployment now at record low levels in York, several employers are desperate to fill vacancies.

The week ended with another successful street market in Acomb. Popular stalls included Acomb Alive's tombola, Lodge Farms "fat dogs", Pav's indian sacks and a stall selling probably the best fruit cake in Yorkshire. The next market takes place on 26th Nov.

The week ended with another successful street market in Acomb. Popular stalls included Acomb Alive’s tombola, Lodge Farms “fat dogs”, Pav’s Indian snacks and a stall selling probably the best fruit cake in Yorkshire. The next market takes place on 26th Nov.

Education day aims to ensure York’s students stay safe

Police and educational institutions in York have joined forces to make sure young people studying in the city stay safe.
Welfare and security staff from York St John University, the University of York and York College attended a training and education day with North Yorkshire Police officers and local charities earlier this month.

The day, on Thursday 6 October, focused on vulnerability, providing the right support to students, and protecting them from drinking to excess, drugs, domestic abuse, hate crime and other issues affecting young people.

Attendees received presentations from Supporting Victims, the Lifeline drug abuse charity, and police officers with specialist training in dealing with hate crime, sexual abuse and modern-day slavery.
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What’s on in York: Arthur Walkers Great War

Acomb Explore Library :

Tue 25 Oct :

1.00pm – 2.00pm &

2.00pm – 3.00pm :

£2

25Oct _chris Cade YortimeJoin us or “Arthur Walkers Great War” a recreation of life as a soldier in WWI.

‘It is of little comfort to Mrs Walker to receive a letter describing her son as ‘a credit to his mother,’ when it also reports him missing.’

Actor Chris Cade will play real Yorkshire veteran Arthur Walker in this interactive tale of Arthur’s journey.

Join him as Arthur is recruited, fights in the trenches and is taken prisoner!

£2/child, £4 family ticket (up to 3 children)

Tickets can be booked

In person: call in at any library in York
By phone: 01904 552828 or 01904 552651
Email: york@exploreyork.org.