Residents are invited to come along and celebrate Hob Moor becoming a local nature reserve at its annual summer fair on Saturday 25 May from 1pm-3:30pm

The moor has recently been granted the status of a local nature reserve by Natural England.

The highlight of this year’s summer fair is a stunning birds of prey demonstration where several rare and beautiful falcons, eagles and owls will be flying high above the moor and also be on show for more detailed inspection. A dog show will also be taking place with prizes for the waggiest tale and the best pooch smooch.

There will be craft tents where residents will be able to learn skills such as willow weaving, have their face painted or even have get a henna tattoo.

The Friends of Hob Moor Community group will have a stall where residents can find out more about the work that they do and help them raise funds to keep the good work up that they do. The are also running a photo competition with the theme of spring on Hob Moor and the entries will be on show at the fair where residents will be able to vote for their favourite.

The event will be at the rear of Lidl, off Thanet Road. There is limited parking so visitors are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport where possible.

Cllr Keith Aspden, Rebecca Taylor MEP, and Mrs Dinsdale’s daughter, Christine

Fulford Councillor Keith Aspden and Yorkshire & Humber MEP Rebecca Taylor have met with local residents to highlight growing concerns over Labour’s Green Bin charges.

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First-time entrepreneurs are being given the chance to test their business ideas on the open market for free.

Future Prospects has been working with the markets team to make available free stalls for entrepreneurs during national Love Your Local Markets Week.

We’re offering free stalls to start-up businesses between 22 and 29 May – a great way to help grow a new generation of market traders. It’s a way of testing the market in a city centre trading location and getting newcomers to business to work alongside the professionals at Newgate while adding to the shopping on offer at our historic daily market.

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St Stephen’s Square

Work on providing the long awaited parking are on St. Stephen’s Square is starting shortly.

The scheme to provide off street parking dates back to 2010.

Proposed layout of parking area

Planning disputes have resulted in a 3 year delay.

The main issue was what surfacing to use with a grid system eventually being adopted. This allows water to drain through it and gives the appearance of a grassed area.

The planning application was finally approved at the beginning of the year.

The need for more off street parking was identified when buses on St Stephens Road had difficulty negotiating the corner.

Some vehicles were also parked on verges causing damage.

Poppleton Bar Park and Ride site and A59 improvements. Click to enlarge

The Council has confirmed that work will start on the Poppleton Bar Park and Ride site, and with it an enlarged A59/A1237 roundabout, on 10th June.

There is likely to be an increase in journey times over the next few months for residents living on the west of the City.

Considerable congestion is expected at certain times of the week during the autumn when the Council also plans to close Lendal Bridge to private vehicles.

The contractor for the A59 works will be Balfour Beatty Regional Civil Engineering Ltd. Construction design drawings showing what they will build can be downloaded from the City Council website at www.york.gov.uk/poppletonbar .

Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council. Full details can be found by clicking by quoting the application reference on the “planning portal” web site. <a

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.

1 Robinson Drive York YO24 3HS Ref No: 13/00567/FUL Proposal: Installation of aerials to 1-9 Robinson Drive (retrospective) Applicant: Mr Shaun Brennan Consultation Expiry Date 10 June 2013 Case Officer:Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL

95 Green Lane Acomb York YO24 3DJ Ref No: 13/01168/FUL Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extensions Applicant: Ms Dawn Simpson Contact Mr J Funnell Consultation Expiry Date10 June 2013 Case Officer: Heather Fairy (Mon – Wed) Expected Decision DEL

63 Acomb Wood Drive York YO24 3XN Ref. No: 13/01270/FUL | Single storey rear extension Received: Tue 14 May 2013 | Validated: Wed 15 May 2013 | Status: Pending Consideration

An award-winning Global Village Market is set to bring a real international flavour to Parliament Street in York.

Opening on Thursday 6 June, traders from around the world will be resident for four days bringing an array of their regional products for a taste sensation that’s not to be missed.

The Global Village market will be bring a variety of new tastes to the city. Island Spice Grill will showing their skill with spices used to create tasty jerk chicken, veggie wraps and lamb dishes.

Complementing this are Meats of the World will be offering a range of exotic cuts from ostrich, impala, crocodile and wild boar.

Italian traders will be bringing a tempting array of biscotti, cakes and soft nougat while Jimmy Bean will display a wide selection of rich-flavoured coffee beans – ground to your liking – alongside a selection of loose leaf teas.

The traditional German Schwenkgrill will be sizzling tasty Bratwurst sausage alongside Crepes Temptation with their French pancakes, galettes and some tasty Brussels waffles.

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Jobseekers and residents wanting to improve their skills and qualifications are encouraged to visit a jobs fair at the Hilton Hotel on Tower Street on 22 May.

The event aims to bring together local employers and will offer advice as well as employment opportunities.

There will be several employers present along with learning providers and other agencies offering free help and advice for people to improve their skills and help them in their search for employment.

The fair will have a designated quiet area to enable residents to fill in application forms with the help of some excellent local skills and training providers.

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York will be honouring the UK’s Armed Forces with a city centre event thanks to funding received from the Ministry of Defence Ceremonial Events and Commemorations team.

The City has been awarded a grant of £6,500.

The day will begin with a service for the Ex-Services Association at All Saints, Pavement, which will be followed by a parade from the service along Coney Street, through St Helen’s Square and into Parliament Street.

The activities in Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square will start at 12 noon, and will include a marquee with a variety of entertainment headlined by The Military Wives’ Choir, one of a group of choirs formed by TV’s Gareth Malone; a weapons display; climbing wall; an army field kitchen demonstration; paintballing and a display from Field Hospital Regiment. Residents will also be able to find out more information about the Armed Forces and recruitment whilst enjoying music from the band of the Yorkshire Regiment.

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Work on constructing the new Park and Ride site near Tesco on Tadcaster Road begins on 22nd May 2013.

The contractor for the works will be Balfour Beatty Regional Civil Engineering Ltd.

A new web site has been made available for residents to follow progress.

Click www.york.gov.uk/askhambar for detailed drawing and latest congestion warnings.

With the Council still intending to close Lendal Bridge to private vehicles halfway though the construction contract (which also includes works at the A59 junction) we anticipate more late afternoon congestion throughout west York together with similar problems during the day at weekends.

New road layout click to enlarge