Coronavirus York updates; 30th May 2021

Test results

Seven positive test results today. Brings total to 12,407

Case numbers have increased from 32 to 39

The rate /100k population has risen to 18.52. It is set to hit 22.0 on Tuesday.

We have compared the movement seen in infection rates in May 2021 with those seen in May 2020.

In May 2020 “lockdown” 1 ended on 13th May. The infection rate showed a steady reduction during the month and was to remain low until September. Some commentators observed that the virus apparently didn’t like sunny weather!

This year “lockdown” was eased gradually in March and April with many of the remaining restrictions removed on 17th May. The infection rate has slowly increased during this May.

There is one major difference though.

In May 2020, thirty-six York residents lost their lives in hospital to the disease.

There have been no fatalities announced by the York Hospital Trust in May 2021

Neighbourhoods

The majority of the cases in the City are focused in just 5 neighbourhoods

Vaccinations

  • 67.3% of adult York residents have now received their first vaccination
  • 44.0% have also had their second jab

Tests

  • 4601 PCR tests were conducted during the week ending 25th May 2021
  • Of these 0.7% were positive. That represents an increase on the previous days figure of 0.6%
  • 1093 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 29th May

New bus shelter arrives in Ascot Way

New bus shelter (left) Temporary bus stop still in use (right)

Good to see that the replacement bus shelter in Ascot Way has finally arrived. It was supposed to be available from the autumn when the adjacent building works were completed. Looks very tidy.

The actual bus stop has not yet been moved back to its original location and is still located round the corner.

Disappointing to see that the Ashford Place street sign has not been realigned. It continues to point to part of Windsor Garth. It was reported for attention over 2 months ago. Similarly potholes on Ashford Place itself – also reported some time ago – have still not been marked up for attention.

Foxwood Community Centre wildflower garden

Better news in Foxwood where volunteers have planted up wildflowers as part of a campaign to help pollinators (bees etc.). Good display now outside the community centre and in part of the Foxwood park.

Last month to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

Figures published on 28th May show that 8,490 EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who have made York their home, have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme.

June is the last month in which citizens and their family members, who have been resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021.

They can apply at Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status): Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

To the end of March 2021, 8,190 of the total 8,490 applications have been concluded in York.

Even if you’ve lived in the UK for many years and have a permanent residence document or EEA Biometric Residence Card (BRC), you still need to apply to the EUSS by 30 June 2021 to continue to live, work, study and access healthcare and other services.

For support, residents can contact:

  • Citizens Advice York for general advice about the scheme. For an appointment call 07496 749 807 (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm)
  • York Learning for help to complete your online application. For an appointment call 03333 445 675 or text ‘VISA’ to 07537 416 944
  • For general information and signposting to help, please email bianca.vartic@york.gov.uk .

For more information and guidance please go to www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families/join-EU-EEA-Swiss-family-member and www.york.gov.uk/EUSettlementScheme.

Those who have successfully applied to the EUSS can access their pre-settled or settled status online at: www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status.

Latest planning application for the Westfield Ward

Below are the latest planning application received by the York Council for the Westfield ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference.

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57 Lowfields Drive York YO24 3DQ

Installation of access ramp and new door to front elevation

Reference   21/01213/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 does not routinely consult neighbours by letter when an application is received