Delays on refuse collection in parts of York
The York Council has not been able to collect all recycling in Acomb which was missed yesterday (due to vehicle breakdown). They will return on Thursday to collect all recycling which is still not collected from the following streets:
- Lidget Grove,
- Church Gate,
- Wheatlands Grove,
- Shirley Avenue,
- Springwood Grove,
- Almsford Drive,
- Celtic Close,
- Cranbrook Avenue,
- Cranbrook Road.
In addition the Council has not been able to collect recycling today from rural areas in Askham Bryan and Acaster Malbis plus
- The Garden Village,
- Earswick Chase,
- Northlands Avenue,
- Lock House Lane,
They hope to collect this recycling tomorrow. Please have your recycling ready for 7am.
Action to tackle fly tipping problems in west York as litter clearing falters
The Council has erected new notices on the Beaconsfield Street area aimed at tackling waste management issues
Meanwhile elsewhere an increasing number of litter complaints seem to be delayed in the Councils system.
The expectation is that litter reports will be addressed within 5 days of being reported but many have exceeded that timescale recently.
It is unclear why this problem has arisen as no Council explanation has been given.
Advanced warning of Askham Lane/The Green road closure to allow for resurfacing work
Much needed repairs on the link from Askham Lane to The Green are scheduled to take place on 16th/17th October
Meanwhile, not for the first time, we have reported excessive litter near the Foxwood shops bus shelter (below).
High rise fire risk worries in York
The York Council says that it does not know whether there are any private sector flats in York which may have an increased fire risk of the type that led to the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Although Council owned properties have been inspected and given a clean bill of health, the Council does not hold any information on approximately 40% of similar properties in the private sector.
The anomaly comes because these developments were supervised by private sector “Approved Inspectors” rather than the Councils own building regulation staff.
A report to a meeting taking place next week explains why no central register is available and hints that private inspectors may have slightly different interpretation of building regulations
“In terms of assurances that can be given on whether non-council owned high rise residential buildings in York meet existing and future fire safety building regulation, the picture is unclear as the council is not the only provider of building regulation services. Currently CYC supervises 60% of construction within the authority boundary with 40% being provided by private service providers (Approved Inspectors (AIs)).
This means that on approximately 40% of developments, CYC will not have access to any constructional information, and therefore can provide no assurances about fire safety regulations in place, if they are not the appointed building regulation service provider.
Approximately 10 -15 different AI companies work within council’s area at any given time, each providing differing interpretations of the building regulations.
The council could consider whether it should contribute to the Hackitt review in light of this issue”.
The issue has been revealed following a request for a report from Environment Chief Cllr Andrew Waller.
The meeting will also be updated on plans to install sprinkler systems in vulnerable public buildings in the City
That was the week that was in west York in pictures
Big litter pick in Westfield yesterday
Cllrs Andrew Waller and Sheena Jackson undertook a “litter pick” in the Westfield area yesterday.
Areas visited included:
- Chesney’s Field,
- Askham Lane (including the bus shelter) &
- Snickets between Cornlands Road and Tennent Road
Footpath resurfacing delayed but gullies being cleaned in Foxwood
Local Councillor tackles fly tipping on Tedder Road
LibDem Councillor takes Bank Holiday action in west York