Team work beats worst of bad weather in York

Cllr Sheena Jackson joined York’s volunteer snow warden network

City of York Council volunteer snow wardens were quick to respond to the snow and icy conditions across the city, rural areas and villages.

Volunteers have been clearing vital footpaths and roads, making sure residents can access local shops and facilities.

Phil McBride, snow warden from Woodthorpe, said: “I’ve been a snow warden for five years and regularly watch weather reports to know where and when to clear. Today, I’ve been clearing the paths around Woodthorpe focusing on those residents who can’t get around so easily. “

It’s important to report empty salt bins although we hope that they won’t be needed again this year

The council’s volunteer snow warden initiative has grown from strength to strength, with 211 volunteers ready to respond to wintry weather. These hardy volunteers are residents who give up their time to clear snow during bad weather. They help out with clearing snow and sprinkling grit on pavements, with Bishophill and Dunnington volunteers coordinating their efforts and operating as a group.

The council provides snow wardens with training and safety advice, together with boxes of salt to use on public footpaths and streets. They are also issued with a snow shovel and a fluorescent ‘snow warden’ jacket.

Cllr Waller, acting leader for City of York Council (and volunteer snow warden) said: “Our snow wardens are a great example of the community coming together to help each other. They go out in cold and icy conditions to clear paths and help some of our most vulnerable get out and about. We’re really grateful for the work they do.

“If anyone would like to be snow warden, please contact 01904 551550 or visit www.york.gov.uk/info/20073/volunteering/894/volunteer_snow_wardens. In the meantime, during weather like this, please carry on looking out for each other.”

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 application reference

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                64 Bellhouse Way York YO24 3LW

Erection of single storey extension extending 3.7 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a total height of 3.5 metres

Ref. No: 18/00340/LHE 

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19 Dijon Avenue York YO24 3DE

Two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions 

Ref. No: 18/00292/FUL

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219 Hamilton Drive West York YO24 4PL

Single storey side and rear extensions and conversion and extension of existing rear outbuilding projection into additional living accommodation.

Ref. No: 17/03040/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/

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

What’s on in York: Easter Delights – Chocolate and Chicks

Mar _6Easter DelightsFulford School :

Tue 6 Mar – Tue 13 Mar :

6.30pm – 9.00pm :

£35

Enjoy creating some special food ideal for Easter entertaining.   Each week you will choose two dishes  and a third accompaniment if you feel you have time.

Dishes will include Mississippi mud pie, chocolate fondants, white chocolate and berry cheesecake, or new York cheesecake brownie.

You will learn to make eggs benedict with a hollandaise sauce, lemon chicken, morrocan chicken tagine and coucous,  or honey orange and ginger chicken  (double baked cheese soufflé).

For more information and to book tickets please click here.