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Plant sale at Foxwood Community centre on Friday 16th May 10:30am
Move to get more parking places in Chapelfields
Acute parking problems have developed on the Chapelfields estate over the winter months.
Many verges have been damaged and now residents – backed by local Liberal Democrats – are calling on the Council to take action.
One idea being put forward is the use of matrix grass protectors of the type used when providing off street parking spaces in other parts of Acomb. The matrix protectors have the advantages of looking like grass verges but are not subject to damage by vehicle over-runs.
Other options being considered include bitmacing some verges, providing laybys, a new programme of dropped kerbs/verge crossovers and the provision of parking areas outside blocks of flats.
Residents are also collecting signatures on a petition which will be presented to the next York Council meeting.
It asks the Council to help to improve the condition of the Chapelfields area and, in particular, to resurface roads/footpaths, repair damaged fences, improve street sweeping, tackle anti social behaviour/crime, refurbish grassed areas, improve car parking and restore street furniture which has been damaged
Matrix protection for grassed areas.
Signs still say Lendal Bridge is closed
Lendal Bridge restriction sign on Holgate Road 19th April 2014
In what is usually one of the busiest weekends of the year, some Council signs are still saying that restrictions apply on Lendal Bridge.
The Council has said that the decision to revoke the traffic order, which underpins the restrictions on the bridge, must be ratified by the Cabinet when it meets on 6th May.
In the meantime, the Council should either remove or cover up all the enforcement signs to avoid confusion
House prices in York – still bargains to be had
Several properties in Acomb sold for less than £120,000 recently.
With most people on the housing waiting list seeking one bedroomed properties, these homes represent an opportunity for the Council to add to its stock of socially rented property. They should at least consult home choice registered applicants to see whether the properties would meet their needs.
Recent sales have included
| Address | Sold price | Sold date | Type |
| 15, Eaton Court, YO24 3NJ | £110,000 | 31 Jan 2014 | 1 bed semi-D |
| 10, Invicta Court, YO24 3NN | £116,500 | 20 Feb 2014 | 1 bed terraced |
| 78, Cornlands Road, YO24 3EA | £146,500 | 31 Jan 2014 | 3 bed terraced |
| 7, The Knoll, YO24 3EB | £140,000 | 07 Feb 2014 | 3 bed semi-D |
| 144, St Stephens Road, YO24 3EF | £126,000 | 08 Jan 2014 | 3 bed semi-D |
| 150, Askham Lane, YO24 3HR | £145,000 | 29 Jan 2014 | 3 bed terraced |
| 73, Cornlands Road, YO24 3DX | £119,000 | 21 Feb 2014 | 2 bed semi-D |
| 24, Girvan Close, YO24 2XR | £325,000 | 17 Jan 2014 | 5 bed detached |
| 29, Troutbeck, YO24 2RE | £177,000 | 24 Jan 2014 | 2 bed semi-D |
| 2, Ryecroft Avenue, YO24 2RR | £201,500 | 31 Jan 2014 | 3 bed semi-D |
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£625 pcm Invicta Court, Acomb, YO24 2 Bed Terraced
£675 pcm West Bank, York 2 Bed Flat
The latest House Price Index from Land Registry shows that house prices increased by 0.7 per cent in February.
The annual change in England and Wales stands at 5.3 per cent. In York values have yet to return to 2008 levels.
The number of property sales has increased over the last 12 months.
Cheap bus travel in York for 11 – 18 year olds
YOzone
With a YOzone card you can travel on many buses within the York area at a reduced fare. In addition to this, you will be entitled to lots of great discounts from retailers throughout the York area.
The YOzone 11-16 card is available free to any young person currently in secondary education (up to the age of 16) who lives or studies in the City of York Council area. Cards are valid until 31st August after your 16th birthday.
The new YOzone 16-18 card is available free to any young person aged 16-18 who lives or studies in the City of York Council area.
Festival of Vintage at York Racecourse next weekend
There’s no time like the past!
Vintage Music, Vintage Dance, Vintage Fashion, Vintage Home & More!
26th & 27th April 2014, York Racecourse
10am-5pm Both Days
Tickets are available on the Day!
£10 per adult, per day Children under 16 FREE with a paying adultCelebrating Vintage Music, Vintage Fashion & Vintage Life in the1930’s-1960’s
http://www.festivalofvintage.co.uk/
York Council publishes Local Plan objections
Largest ever response by residents and businesses
The scale of the opposition, to Labours plan to increase the size of the City by 25% over the next 15 years, is now apparent as all the objections registered have been published on the Councils web site.
View of Minster from Acomb Moor click to enlarge
It would take someone weeks to read through even the summaries which have been provided.
These include one on Acomb Moor Strangely the only identified support for developing the moor comes from the York Diocesan Board of Finance . Quite why they would ant to get involved in such a political argument is difficult to understand. However their support is more than offset by dozens of objections.
In addition to individual responses 21 petitions were submitted by residents.
Some commentary has been provided by officials but it remains unclear when Councillors will get the opportunity to debate the issues raised and, indeed when objectors will get the chance to make representations in person prior to the next draft being published.
The draft plan has already been undermined by the revelation a few days ago that, over the last 18 months, most planning permissions in the City have been granted on brownfield sites not identified for housing development in the Draft Local Plan published last year.
Acomb Police station closing for renovations
The Acomb Police station will be closed for a couple of months.
The public desk – which is manned by volunteers – is being relocated to Sanderson House Community Centre in Bramham Road, Chapelfields.
Meanwhile a survey being undertaken by Chapelfields LibDems has found that many residents feel that they don’t see a Police presence in local streets as often as in the past. Most want the Police to keep them up to date, with what is going on, through the distribution of leaflets. The main concern raised by residents is the lack of car parking provision on the estate.
York businesses win government grants
Seven York businesses are celebrating after they recently secured Local Enterprise Partnership Business Support Grants and more businesses can still benefit from the scheme.
The York businesses which have successfully secured funding are; Choc Affair, Eborcraft, Andrews Signs & Engravers, Trustspan Timber Engineering, Mercers of Yorkshire, Yorvale Ice Cream and Muddy Boots Nursery.
The grants were received from York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Enterprise Partnership and Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership who are still offering grants to businesses who are looking to make capital investment in land, buildings, plant, machinery and equipment, or towards research and development projects which will lead to new products and job creation.
The funding comes from the Government’s £3.2 billion Regional Growth Fund (RGF), which supports eligible projects and programmes which raise private sector investment to create economic growth and sustainable employment.
Bid to improve York’s flood defences over the next six-years through new study
York could receive a boost to improve its flood defences over the next six-years and see a new study undertaken to re-evaluate the flood risks to the city, following a bid to the Environment Agency and Defra.
In the light of the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the new study will look to examine the case for upgrading and enhancing York’s defences for the future.