£91,000 contract awarded for demolition of Manor School
A contract has been awarded to Hardwicks to demolish the old Manor school buildings on Low Poppleton Lane.
The work is expected to be completed by April.
Lincoln Court window replacement programme confirmed
Lincoln Court
The Council is expected today to confirm that all the windows in the Lincoln Court sheltered accommodation flats in Ascot Way will get new windows.
A budget of £60,000 is included in papers being considered by the Councils Executive committee today
Energise roof repair bill to hit £250,000
Energise swimming pool
The Energise sports centre roof needs to be replaced according to Council officials.
There have been problems with leaks for some months. Temporary repairs have proved to be ineffective.
The centre is now being run by GLL on behalf of the Council.
The replacement roofing work will be undertaken later in the year. It is not expected that the centre will close while the work is undertaken.
The new Energise pool was opened in 2009.
Littering fines to rise to £100 in York
Car parking charges up
Councillors are expected to day to confirm increased charges for many York Council services.
There is an eyewatering 33% increase in the fine level for anyone found littering the streets They will pay £100 a time (early payment discount £75-00) Unfortunately very few fines have been issued in recent years and litter remains a problem in parts of the City
The Council is also hiking the rent for garages. This despite many having been left empty. The Council could bring in more income by actively marketing the vacancies. Filling the garages would also reduce on street parking problems in some suburban estates. Council tenants will pay £7-43 for a garage while private individuals may rent one for £8-92. There are higher charges for high demand are while areas with a low demand attract discount rates
Car parking charges are increasing by 10p per hour. 5 hours parking at a short stay car park will cost £11-50
No elasticity of demand analysis is included in the Council budget papers. In recent years the Council has rarely achieved its budgeted income from parking charges
A list of the new charges can be found by clicking here
Fire crews attend arson attack on Grange Lane
North Yorkshire Fire service report an arson attach last night
“Grange Lane Play Area, near Askham Lane, York – Time of call 18:58
Acomb fire crew attended a fire involving children’s playground equipment. The cause of fire is believed to be deliberate. Crews extinguished fire using knapsack sprayers.
It is unclear whether the attack was at the private Kaleidoscope play area or the public playground in Grange Lane park”