The first of the new bungalows built on Cornlands Road is now available to rent at £650 per month.
To view this property or request more details, contact Number 1 Letting Ltd, Pontefract
Tel. 0843 313 6638 BT 4p/min

The Council has agreed to spend £1.5 million buying two parcels of land on Poppleton Road. The Council claims that it is in a better position to develop the land than the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) – a government body which would have automatically taken over the ownership of the land, from the defunct Yorkshire Forward organisation, on 19th September.
The Council’s leadership argues that they are in a better position to ensure that the land is developed than the HCA although the debt charges of around £150,000 a year will now fall on York Council taxpayers.
The 1.8 Ha site (A on the plan) is required as a potential access point for a new link into the York Central development on which hopes rest for the provision of additional office jobs and homes over the next decade.
The land has had a chequered history with several changes in ownership prior to Yorkshire Forward (another central government body) adding them to its land bank about 10 years ago. At one point the adjacent CPP company had wanted to expand its operations onto the site.
On site B, the former railway canteen had been slated to be a community centre about a decade ago but that was a project that never got off the ground and the building now appears likely to be demolished.
Whether a Local Authority will be better able to drive forward the York Central project than a central government agency remains to be seen.
But it is a gamble and it is likely to be 5 years before it is clear whether it is one that has been justified. Some evidence in the report considered by Councillors, that discussion with the HCA had taken place, might have provided some reassurance that all options had been considered.

Acomb Green was originally known as Yarcomb Sand’oil. the last syllable indicates “hole” and it is said that this the site of sand extraction for sale in the streets in York. On the right is the Primate Methodist Chapel, sometimes known as Benson’s Chapel. It was taken over by the Friends in 1911. There is also a square building known as the “barracks” because of its appearance. This has been demolished and replaced by modern building

These are the old kennels of the York and Ainsty Hunt. In 1907 Sir Edward Lycett Green (Master 1886-1909) divided up the country which had been secured by the Hunt from Bramham Moor and other, old-established, neighbours. The land was considered to be awkward as a whole. Between 1907 and 1909 all the doghounds were kept in the Ainsty country and the bitches were kennelled in the north by the new joint-Master. In 1909 all the hounds were once more brought together at the Ainsty. In 1929 the country was divided permanently as the Masters found it hard to meet regularly in the whole country

Starts Mon 19 Sept, 7pm to 9pm over 10 weeks
York High School, Cornlands Road, Acomb
(This course is administered by West York Adult Education Centre. Tel: 01904 555530)
Learn woodworking skills to help you to repair, strengthen and make the frameworks you require before moving on to applying appropriate finishes, stains and polishes. Or bring a piece of antique or later furniture and learn how to strip, clean and repair it, or make the missing parts to bring it back to its former glory.
Costs:- £85/ £65/ £20 www.yortime.org.uk

The Councils LDF working group meeting, scheduled for 5th September, has now been cancelled.
It means that no progress has been made on key issues affecting the City’s future including the timetable for the development (or not) of the former British Sugar site off Boroughbridge Road, not to mention the – now time critical – City Centre Action Plan.
The new Council seems to have no deadlines for dealing with Strategic Planning matters and could be leading the City into a period of stagnation.

Observations on a wet Friday afternoon suggest that a large proportion of drivers using Wetherby Road are triggering the Vehicle Activated Speed signs.
42% of drivers exiting the City triggered the 30 mph warning signs.
Few drivers seemed – in less than ideal conditions – to be speeding excessively. Many did bake after the warning sign illuminated – suggesting that the signs do affect the driving characteristics of many drivers.
Nevertheless the results may prompt the police to crack down on speeding on the road.

York High has achieved outstanding exam results this year with 95% of pupils gaining 5 or more GCSE A – C grades. Not only is that the best performance by any school in York, but it is also amongst the best in the country (where the average is around 75%).
The school has come along way since it moved into its new Cornlands Road home and congratulations are due to pupils and staff for an outstanding turn round.

Nordic Walking is ordinary walking but so much more – it makes something we can all do…. twice as effective!
Nordic Walking uses poles to in order to add two major benefits to walking
• The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs
• The poles help to propel the walker along – this means he/she works harder than usual, yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!
Nordic Walking course dates
Monday 5th September to 3rd October (excluding 12th September) 10.00am – 11.00am at Poppleton Centre

Tuesday 6th –27th September 10.00am – 11.00am at Rawcliffe Country Park.

Tuesday 6th, 13th September and Thursday 8th and 15th September 1.00pm – 2.00pm at Strensall Village Hall.

Dunnington Course from Dunnington Sports and Social Club planned for October start – dates TBC

Courses costs £20.00 for the four sessions this includes equipment.
Nordic walking is suitable for most fitness levels and abilities. Suitable from 18 yrs and upwards. To register your interest and reserve a place contact either Catriona Sudlow or Fiona Barker on 01904 553440 or e-mail fiona.barker@york.gov.uk/ catriona.Sudlow@york.gov.uk