Difficult week for law and order in west York

The Police were out and about in numbers on some estates last night.

Complaints ranged from youths throwing fireworks to damage to parked vehicles.

The problems cannot be put down solely to “Mischief Night”

Pressure is growing on the Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable to allocate more policing resources to the City on a permanent basis Click here

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That was the week that was in West York – 5th Nov 2016

Quick work by the authorities in removing offensive graffiti for sub station doors in the Bramham Road area

Quick work by the authorities in removing offensive graffiti from sub station doors in the Bramham Road area

One or two of the gated rear access alleys on Chapelfields need cleaning. Cllr Sheena Jackson is fillowing this issue up

One or two of the gated rear access alleys on Chapelfields need cleaning. Cllr Sheena Jackson is following this issue up

It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Acomb market will become a permanent feature of life in the Acomb area. After the December markets, they will revert to the fourth Saturday in each month, The York Council has waived the rental fee paid by the organisers.

It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Acomb market will become a permanent feature of life in the area. After the December markets, they will revert to the fourth Saturday in each month, The York Council has waived the rental fee paid by the organisers.

Acomb Jobs fair on Wednesday attracted about 200 people. Here Cllr Sue Hunter talks about opportunities in the area

Acomb Jobs Fair on Wednesday attracted about 200 people. Here Cllr Sue Hunter talks about opportunities in the area

Cllr Sue Hunter with one f the newly planted containers in Front St

Cllr Sue Hunter with one of the newly planted containers in Front St

We've reported several more issues with fly tipping including this in Danesfort Ave

We’ve reported several more issues with fly tipping including this in Danesfort Ave

Take you litter home with you.! Chesney's Field suffering from litter

Take your litter home with you! Chesney’s Field suffering from litter blight

Vandalised benches in Chesneys Field were being repaired buy the Council on Friday. The maximum sentance for criminal damage is 6 months in prison.

Vandalised benches in Chesneys Field were being repaired by the Council on Friday. The maximum sentence for those committing  criminal damage is 6 months in prison.

Julia Mulligan has invited residents to give their views on controlling crime in the area. Given the problems with vandalism we hope everyone will respond. http://tinyurl.com/PCCsur

Julia Mulligan has invited residents to give their views on controlling crime in the area. Given the recent problems with vandalism, we hope everyone will respond. http://tinyurl.com/PCCsur

The York Council announced it would spend £200,000 deciding whether it would jettison its Council Housing responsibilities.

The York Council announced it would spend £200,000 deciding whether it should jettison its Council Housing responsibilities.

Graffiti still blights approach to City

Graffiti still blights the approaches to the City

...& the planning committee decided to approve the new visitor centre at Clifford's Tower. A decision which promoted derision in some quaters

…& the planning committee decided to approve the new visitor centre at Clifford’s Tower. A decision which promoted derision in some quarters