Reprieve as Foxwood Community Centre wins rating appeal

Foxwood Community Centre

Foxwood Community Centre

The shock decision by the Council’s ruling executive, not to award discretionary rate relief to the Foxwood and Tang Hall community centres last week, has been reversed on appeal.

The decision has been taken by officials after the Council admitted failing to support the Community Centre applications properly.

The award lasts for two years and could mean that the Foxwood centre – which is now run entirely by volunteers – will be £1500 better off.

The centre already enjoys 80% mandatory rates relief which substantially offsets the £4000 a year rates bill

 

The week that was in pictures 11th Dec 2016

Week started with the annual Foxwood Christmas market

Week started with the annual Foxwood Christmas market

90% of Hob Stones residents had moved int their new homes on Windsor Garth. Some road repairs had been completed although work on the amenity area was outstanding

90% of Hob Stones residents have now moved into their new homes on Windsor Garth. Some road repairs had been completed although work on the amenity area was outstanding earlier in the week.

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Issues reported included a damaged junction box on Tudor Road, weed growth on Gale Lane, a full bin on Bellhouse Way and outstanding road repairs on Windsor Garth

Residents seeking to conserve the Lowfields playing field were rebuffed by the Council leadership at a meeting on Wednesday. However the battle goes on. Other parts of the City are awaking to the possible loss of other playing fields. A meeting on 19th December will hear pleas for the playing field at the former Manor school site to be brought back into public use while a Parish Council is seeking to make the fields at Osbaldwick school an asset of community value.

Residents seeking to conserve the Lowfields playing field were rebuffed by the Council leadership at a meeting on Wednesday. However the battle goes on. Other parts of the City are awaking to the possible loss of other playing fields. A meeting on 19th December will hear pleas for the playing field at the former Manor school site to be brought back into public use while a Parish Council is seeking to make the fields at Osbaldwick school an “asset of community value”.

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Cllr Andrew Waller met volunteers from the Rotary Club who were collecting donations to help purchase a defibrillator

... while Andrew also reported what we hope will be the last of the problems with leaf-fall around the area.

… while Andrew also reported what we hope will be the last of the problems with leaf-fall around the area.

-- replacing leaves will no doubt be problems with ice, although these carvings proved to be a big draw in the city centre yesterday

— replacing leaves will no doubt be problems with ice, although these carvings proved to be a big draw in the city centre yesterday

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The City was packed on Saturday with all car parks full. Unfortunately the Council refused to unlock areas like the Reynards garage site which could have been used to help disabled drivers find a space.

..and into the evening with Handals Messiah attracting a record attendance at the Minster.

..and into the evening with Handel’s Messiah attracting a record attendance at the Minster.

What’s on in York: 59th Annual Community Carol Concert

Music – Choir Concert,
Sun 11 Dec 2016

York’s 59th Annual Community Carol Concert

York’s 59th Annual Community Carol Concert

York’s 59th Annual Community Carol Concert

Now in its 59th year, the York Community Carol Concert is one of the City’s “must do” events at Christmas time.

Appearing for the very first time at the Community Carol Concert will be:

Military Wives Choir York , Archies Boys Aloud, Huntington Primary Academy Choir and Lord Deramore’s Primary School Choir along with concert regular Steve Cassidy.

The Shepherd Group Concert Brass Band will accompany the community carols, conducted by our assistant musical director, Mike Pratt.

Once again our host the Rev Andrew Foster will keep an eye on proceedings whilst our musical director, John Warburton will wield the baton for his 38th appearance at the Carol Concert.

Don’t forget to book your seat for this great community festive event, full of fun and high quality local talent providing your musical entertainment.

What better way to start your Christmas celebrations?

www.yorkcommunitycarols.co.uk