Council to fund clean up projects in “high streets”

The York Council has announced that it will help to fund 3 projects which support the governments initiative to help “High Streets”.

Acomb Green

Two of the projects are located in the Westfield ward

The York BID will get an additional £27,300 for York City Centre Cleaning

The Friends of Acomb Green will get £4,500 for a Community Clean Up Day

Acomb Alive gets a £1,200 boost which is to be used for improving seat furniture.

The Council says that it is supporting the extension of existing grant beneficiaries as there “wasn’t time to seek fresh bids before the governments deadline”.

Taxpayers bonus from Rod Stewart concert

It looks like Council taxpayers will get a boost from those parking locally at the Rod Stewart concert which is being held on the Knavesmire on Saturday 1st June.

The Council will get the profits from car parking as the event falls outside the terms of the existing Racecourse lease.

Rod Stewart holds the official record attendance for a (free) outdoor concert. 3.5 million attended his gig at Copacabana beach in Rio a few years ago.

Rather fewer are expected to make their way to the Knavesmire in June

What’s on in York: English Touring Opera presents Paradise Planet at Acomb Explore Library

Saturday March 30th 

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

£4.50

Join English Touring Opera for Paradise Planet, a children’s opera suitable for age 7+ years.

Paradise Planet is English Touring Opera’s latest opera for children. Paradise Planet is a collection of ocean stories for families and children. This world of musical mayhem follows the adventures of humans who live on the waves, and the animals that live beneath them. This interactive opera celebrates the awesome power of the ocean – but things are not all as they seem and the animals are in danger. As the stories collide it’s up to us to save this magical world.

This interactive performance uses song, live musicians and sound-design wizardry to show children that they have the power to change the world.

Written by artists Hanbury & Groves, the opera is performed by a cast of 4 professional singers. The musical ensemble is cello, clarinet and keyboard. Q&A and meet the cast after the performance

Tickets cost £4.50.  Book by calling 01904 55261.