What’s on in York: Meet the Author – Catherine Pepinster @ York Minster

“Foe – and now friend? The papacy and its relationship with the British”


  • 01 Nov 17
  • 6.30pm
  • FREE

Join us on 1 November at York Minster to celebrate the launch of Catherine Pepinster’s new book:  ‘The Keys and the Kingdom: The British and the Papacy from John Paul II to Francis’ which will be published on 16 November.  The book is a ground-breaking study of the historical relationships between the papacy and the British government, the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Northern Ireland and Scotland and its relationship with the Church of England. The book costs £13.00 and will be available to purchase on the evening. Catherine will be signing copies of the book after her talk.

The Keys and the KingdomPrior to the signing, Cathrine will give a talk entitled ‘Foe and now friend? The papacy and its relationship with the British’, Catherine’s talk will focus on the momentous visit to Britain of Pope John Paul II in 1982 and the religious, social, historical and political developments that made it possible for that visit to take place.

She will chart how much has changed since the Reformation and will expose the contemporary relationship between Britain and the Roman Catholic Church and their remarkable influence on one another.

The event will take place in the North Transept at York Minster on Wednesday 1 November starting at 6.30pm.  Admission is free but donations will be welcomed

 

Latest planning applications for the Westfield Ward

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

Full details can be found by clicking the Ref No.

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9A Hawkshead Close York YO24 2YF

Dormer to rear

Ref. No: 17/02473/FUL 

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53 Green Lane Acomb York YO24 3DJ

Single storey side and rear extension following the demolition of existing side and rear veranda and first floor pitched roof over existing flat roof to rear.

Ref. No: 17/02459/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/

  1. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received

Increased police presence on York streets over Halloween and Bonfire celebrations

Over the coming weeks police in North Yorkshire will have an increased presence in York to deter those who may choose to engage in anti-social behaviour (ASB), and help keep the community safe under Operation CASBIA.

Op CASBIA is a new initiative that started on Friday 27 October. Local neighbourhood policing teams will be out in numbers to provide reassurance, crime prevention advice and provide you with the opportunity to meet your local officers.  Officers from North Yorkshire Police’s specialist Road Policing Group and Operational Support Unit will also be joining the local team to deter ASB and deal with the anti-social use of vehicles on our roads.

Postcards will also be supplied, to display that you do not wish to have Trick or Treaters at your door. These are available at the front office of both Acomb and Fulford Police station, or alternatively you can email your local team for one to be posted through your door.

Chief Inspector Allan Wescott, of North Yorkshire Police said:

“Although this time of year is fun and exciting for many, there are those in our communities for whom it can cause concern and anxiety and increase the fear of crime in local communities. There are also a small number of people who may choose to use it as an opportunity to commit Anti-Social Behaviour. We want to reassure the public that we will be out on the streets, doing our best to keep local communities safe.

“I’d like to also remind people to only trick or treat in their own neighbourhood unless they’re with an adult and avoid going out alone and ask people to stay in well- lit areas where there are plenty of houses.

“At this time of year we work closely with the Fire and Rescue Service, and I urge people not to take risks with fireworks. Anyone caught supplying fireworks to under 18s or lighting them in the street can expect to be dealt with robustly.”