Coronavirus updates for York – 5th April 2020

Three more deaths at York hospitals

A FURTHER three patients with coronavirus have died at York NHS Trust hospitals, taking the total number of such deaths to 20. York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has two major hospitals treating patients with Covid-19 – York and Scarborough – and it revealed yesterday that 12 had died at York and five at Scarborough.

Latest planning applications for the Westfield Ward

 Below are 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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12 The Knoll York YO24 3EB

Single storey rear extension with render finish following demolition of rear projection – retrospective

Ref. No: 20/00572/FUL 

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120 Barkston Avenue York YO26 5BB

Two storey side extension, dormer to rear and 2no. rooflights to front

Ref. No: 20/00497/FUL 

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Acomb Antiques 7A Acomb Court Front Street York YO24 3BJ

Change of use from retail unit (use class A1) to nail bar (sui generis)

Ref. No: 20/00444/FUL 

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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning online web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

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

Coronavirus – New e-newsletter service from York Council

City of York Council is encouraging residents and visitors to subscribe to receive e-newsletter updates about the city’s response to the outbreak of coronavirus.

The new e-newsletter service will provide information on the latest national guidance and local updates, direct links to useful resources, and signpost available support on offer in the city.

Within the last two weeks, City of York Council has already created a £1 million local emergency fund to support local businesses, a £1.25 million fund to help residents in financial hardship and recruited 3,000 volunteers to help those most in need across the city.

Residents can choose to sign up for three different email preferences to receive information on business support, advice for schools and families, updates on community services and more.  With the current situation continuously evolving, it is incredibly important that residents, communities and visitors can access reliable and accurate information easily. 

These e-newsletters will give people the information they need direct to their inbox. Those who subscribe over the weekend will get the first of these e-newsletter updates early next week.

To subscribe to direct email updates from City of York Council, visit: https://www.york.gov.uk/form/EmailUpdates

Cllr Keith Aspden, Leader of the Council, said:

“Over the last two weeks, the Council has already gone to considerable lengths to establish a new volunteering scheme, a new point of contact for those in need of assistance and two local emergency funds, totalling over £2 million to support our local businesses and residents.” 

“With all this work on-going in the city, it is incredibly important we make sure that residents, businesses and visitors are aware of the latest information in regards to the outbreak of Coronavirus, and more importantly, what help is out there to support people through this difficult time.”

“This is a fast moving situation and our new e-newsletter service is a great way to keep informed with the latest support and guidance. I would encourage everyone to sign up for these useful updates so that they are aware of the updates most relevant to them.”