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The income helps to maintain a higher standard of care of floral arrangements than would otherwise be possible.
The scheme was started about 7 years go.
There are 13 sites available.
The annual summer fair will take place on Sat 13 July 2013, 2pm to 5pm and promises to be a great day out for all the family. The event is being organised by City of York Council’s ranger team and the Friends of Rowntree Park.
The Rowntree Company gave Rowntree Park as a gift to the people of the city 92 years ago on 16 July 1921 in memory of workers who fell during the war. Every summer a ‘birthday party’ is held to remember this event, and a cake will be cut during the celebrations in honour of the park and its origins.
The true muddle that the York Council has found itself in on economic development has been revealed as the authority announces that it is to pay staff using funds from a capital investment fund.
The £28 million, so called, Economic Infrastructure Fund was originally set up to help create jobs in the City. It is partly funded by borrowing money. The principal and interest on the borrowing have to be repaid over a prudent period of time. It also includes income from a “bonus” allocated by the government reflecting the number of new homes constructed in the City (which has fallen dramatically over the last 3 years).
Infamous “no money” letter penned by outgoing Labour government minister. York heading same way?
Now £1 million of the fund is to be spent on increasing staffing levels at the Council’s West Office HQ.
The Council says that a new team will “undertake further analysis to de-risking sites financially, manage the impact of growth on transport and review and adapt the Get York Building section 106 requirements around affordable housing and ensuring sustainable development”
While it is true to say that work on key development sites like York Central has stalled over the last couple of years, throwing borrowed money at the problem is unlikely to kick start regeneration work.
Recreating “in house” the Inward Investment Board which was scrapped a few years ago is an unconvincing move.
Against a background of an improving economy, and with house sales on the increase, what York needs a transparent partnership approach involving key investors.
First, the city’s principal bus operator, is looking to consult with people to seek their views on what they want from bus services and to then consider what changes can be introduced. First have held 5 meetings so far as they meet directly with customers or anyone with a view on buses and how the services can be improved and what links they would like to see
The last two opportunities to attend meetings are:
• Sat 13/7: Acomb Parish Church Hall, 0900 – 1200
• Tues 16/7: York city centre, West Offices, 1000-1400
People who can’t make the meetings need not worry. There is the opportunity to fill in a customer survey online (www.firstgroup.com/yorkconsultation) or write to First (address below) by no later than Friday 26 July.
We have already recorded a view that the 4/5 should be re-routed via Acomb Front Street (old village) to improve access to the many facilities that are located there.
First is responsible for 11 million passenger journeys a year across a network of 15 routes including 5 Park & Ride services.
However the city’s principal bus operator is determined to grow the number of people using buses in York which will help ease the congestion on York’s roads and in turn lead to better air quality in the region – one of City of York Council’s key environmental objectives.
As we reported 3 months ago it looks like the Council are finally going to do something about the empty property on Bradley Drive.
The property was on the brink of being repossessed 2 years ago but the new Labour Council withdrew from the legal process which had been started.
Now it seems that they may issue a compulsory purchase order on the property.
A report is going to the Councils “Cabinet” next week. Click here for details.
As usual most of the information is being kept “confidential”.
The property is a single bedroom unit of a type which are not in particularly short supply in York. It is anyone’s guess what the property – which has been empty for over 10 years – might be worth.
Extensive vandalism means that an almost total refitting will be required.
Some of the proceeds of any sale are likely to go towards paying off accumulated debts (such as Council Tax).
Altogether a bit of a shambles all round. Let’s hope that it is brought to a happy conclusion before the end of the year.
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1544 speeding motorists have been caught by Police mobile speed cameras since April in the York area.
By far the largest number were detected on at A1237 (northern by pass) near Monks Cross
Other vulnerable roads included Strensall Road in Huntington, Beckfield Lane in Acomb, York Road in Haxby and Towthorpe Road in Haxby
A list of the locations likely to be covered by the mobile cameras over the forthcoming week can be viewed by clicking here.
York police are appealing for the owners of some distinctive pottery to come forward after it was recovered during a recent property search.
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Officers believe the items may have been stolen during a burglary and want to reunite them with the rightful owner.
The items include a floral dish in the shape of a tea-pot edged in gold, a floral trinket box, a blue, terracotta and white pot, and a silver and pearl brooch.
Anyone who has been the victim of burglary and believes the items are theirs, should contact North Yorkshire police on 101, select option 2 and ask for DC Adam Parkinson at York CID. Or email adam.parkinson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council last week. Full details can be found by clicking the application reference
Acomb Ward
Location: 51 Woodlea Avenue York YO26 5JX Ref No: 13/02118/FUL Proposal: Two storey side extension Applicant: Mr Mark Eaton Contact: Mr Keith Wilkinson Consultation Expiry Date: 22 July 2013 Case Officer: Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed) Expected Decision DEL
Westfield Ward
Location: 75 Huntsmans Walk York YO24 3JU Ref No:13/02061/FUL Proposal: Conservatory to rear Applicant: Mr & Mrs Leaf Contact Orion Windows Consultation Expiry Date 22 July 2013 Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL
Development site at 42 The Green
Location: 42A The Green Acomb York YO26 5LR Ref No: 13/01285/FUL Proposal: Erection of 2no. two storey semi-detached dwellings with front and rear dormers and 1no. two storey detached dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling Applicant: Tower Estates Ltd Contact Michael Powell Consultation Expiry Date 31 July 2013 Case Officer: Victoria Bell Expected Decision Level DEL
Location: Black Tides 1 Green Lane Acomb York YO24 3DA Ref No: 13/02171/ADV Proposal: Display of 2no non illuminated fascia signs Applicant: Mr Mansell Hughes Contact Simon Barrow Consultation Expiry Date 29 July 2013 Case Officer: Sharon Jackson Expected Decision Level DEL
Location: 88 The Green Acomb York YO26 5LS Ref No: 13/02236/TCA Proposal: Various Tree Pruning including Fell Sycamore (1), Trees in the Conservation Area Applicant: Mr Kenneth Briggs Consultation Expiry Date 29 July 2013 Case Officer: Esther Priestley Expected Decision Level DEL
Address Post Office 65A Front Street York YO24 3BR Reference 13/01281/FUL Alternative Reference PP-02641768 Application Received Wed 15 May 2013 Proposal Installation of ATM to front Status Pending Consideration
All planning applications can be viewed on the planning portal web site Click here. http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/
Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site.
NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.
The Council has reported a big reduction in the amount that it has spent on residential social care over the last 5 years.
The Council has said that it doesn’t contribute directly to the “Shift Happens” event being staged on July 8th
It does however subsidise the organisers (Pilot Theatre)
