Traffic management measures are introduced in the Knavesmire area for days when race meetings occur. All race meetings (day-time) will have the following measures in place.

• Directional signage will be placed on major arterial routes to the city to encourage traffic to approach the racecourse via A1237/A64. Further signage within the city boundaries will reinforce the preferred route of approach.

• No Waiting Cones on Knavesmire Road, Campleshon Road, Bishopthorpe Road (part) and north side of Church Lane, Bishopthorpe. (more…)

The Council is being criticised by residents for not circulating information on where the Residents Association approved rubbish skips will be located this year. It has become a more important service since the local recycling centre in Beckfield Lane was closed down.

Below are the details that we have for the Westfield area.

We will publish information for other areas as and when it becomes available

Day Date Time Location Area
Sat 19th May 08:30 – 09:30 Opp 70 Kingsway West Kingsway
Sat 19th May 10:30 – 11:30 Opp 65 Stuart Road Kingsway
Sat 19th May 12:30 – 13:30 Beverley Court/Kempton Close Kingsway
Sat 26th May 08:30 – 10:30 Sanderson House Bramham Road Chapelfields
Sat 2nd June 08:30 – 10:30 Grange Lane Chapelfields
Sat 2nd June 08:30 – 10:30 Sanderson House Bramham Road Chapelfields
Sat 9th June 08:30 – 09:30 Thoresby Road Cornlands
Sat 16th June 08:30 – 09:30 Morrell Court Foxwood
Sat 16th June 10:30 – 11:30 Corlett Court Foxwood
Sat 16th June 12:30 – 13:30 Vincent Way Foxwood
Sat 16th June 10:30 – 11:30 Rogers Court Foxwood (more…)

Fewer residents were classified by the York Council as needing the most extensive forms of social care facilities last year. The figures – which reverse previous trends – are for those, mainly elderly, residents who need help with personal welfare needs.

The number of people assessed as having substantial needs was
2009/10 – 1533
2010/11 – 1849
2011/12 – 1747

2. The number of people with critical needs was
2009/10 – 700
2010/11- 776
2011/12 – 652

The Council assesses the social care needs of people who are referred to them.

Details of the process can be found here http://www.york.gov.uk/health/Disabilities/Needs_assessment/assessing_your_needs/

An “eligibility criteria” is then applied.

In last Februaries Council budget, Labour Councillors decided only to provide care for those categorised as having “Substantial” or “Critical” needs.

That means that around 160 York residents with needs currently assessed as “moderate” will lose their Council funded support.

The cut – which was opposed by other parties represented on the Council – was intended to save around £270,000 over a 2 year period.

York’s Liberal Democrat Group have said they cannot support Labour’s plans to close Burnholme Community College while so many questions remain unanswered ahead of Tuesday’s key Cabinet decision on the issue.

Cllr Keith Aspden, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education, Children & Young People, has today commented:

“After meeting parent representatives last week to study Labour’s proposals we cannot support the plans for closure when there are still legitimate questions for the Cabinet to answer. These include the potential £2 million cost for closing the school and a lack of detail as to where the invaluable on-site Special Educational Needs provision will be moved. We also need to see a long-term strategic plan to deal with an increased demand for school places after closure and the rising pupil numbers across York in the next ten years.
“In 2009, the Council agreed a 5 year plan to save the school. This plan should not be abandoned half-way through for short-term financial considerations. The parents and governors have worked tirelessly to present a thorough case that proper support and investment could result in an increase in pupil numbers to improve the viability of the school. This needs to be fully explored before Labour rush into closure. Once the school is closed it will be lost forever to the community. The Cabinet has to address all of the issues before they take a decision that has such profound long-term implications for the pupils, staff and parents.”

The number of people getting married in York increased by 13% last year.

2010/11
Total marriages 893
350 in Approved Venues,
543 in the Register Office
Total civil partnerships 33

2011/12
Total marriages 1012
427 in Approved Venues,
585 in the Register Office
Total civil partnerships 37

More details on tying the knot can be found here. http://www.york.gov.uk/community/Marriages/arranging/

Detectives in York are appealing for information after a pizza delivery man was robbed at knife point in the early hours of Saturday 12 May 2012.

As well as witnesses, officers would like to trace the box and thermal delivery bag in which the pizza was carried.

At around 1.50am on Saturday morning, a Domino’s delivery man attempted to deliver a pizza to a property on Kingsway West, near to the junction with Thanet Road. (more…)

York City made a good start today in what could be the most important week in their history.

Winning the FA Trophy by 2 goals to nil against Newport County was the first of 3 hurdles they must overcome.

On Thursday the Planning Committee will decide whether to approve the construction of a new purpose designed community stadium which will house both Football and Rugby clubs. We’ll be analysing the options open to the committee on this web site over the next few days.

Then next weekend the Club will be at Wembley again for the Conference play off final against Luton Town.

On offer then will be a return to the Football League and much needed boost for finances.

*On from 11:00-15:00 in Hull Road Park.

*Free entry.