Lowfields trench digging mystery explained

A JCB has been digging up part of the Lowfields playing field this week.

Anxious residents – who are keen to see the playing fields retained – have been told that this is work being undertaken by the York Archaeological Trust.

An official has contacted local Councillor Andrew Waller to say,

“As you are aware as part of the planning application we are required to undertake a number of site surveys in support of the planning application that we wish to make to develop the site. The trench work that is currently being undertaken are follow up works to an earlier geophysical survey that was undertaken in June 2017 in support of the planning application.

York Archaeological Trust (YAT) have been commissioned to undertake an archaeological evaluation of the site, which as you are aware is common practice in York. The Trust will be on the site until Monday 4th September 2017.

On completion of the investigative works, YAT will back fill the trenches with the stockpiled top & sub soil removed during the excavation & compact the earth”.

Police appeal for information following tools theft in Tudor Road

The Police have issued the following statement,

“We have recently had a number of thefts where tools (drills) and garden equipment (chainsaws, hedge cutters) have been taken.

The most recent theft was on Tudor Road in Acomb overnight on the 24th August.

If you have any information that could help please contact and quote incident number 12170151384.

Please ensure that all your valuable items are securely stored and keep out of sight”.

Fly tipping on Bradley Drive amongst issues reported today

Broken branch on tree overhanging the Walker Drive snicket. Reported by Cllr Sheena Jackson

Black bag dumped next to bin on Gale lane

Cllr Sheena Jackson has asked for this fly tipping to be cleared from Bradley Drive

Bushes on Askham Lane near the A1237 are forcing pedestrians to walk on the highway. We have asked for the bushes to be removed,.

Undergrowth is causing sight line problems for motorists leaving Otterwood Lane

Latest planning applications for the Westfield Ward

Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council for the Westfield ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the words highlighted in blue

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24 Kir Crescent York YO24 3DF

Proposal              Erection of 1no. dwelling attached to side of 24 Kir Crescent with associated garaging and alterations to existing access

Reference           17/01440/FUL

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6 Bellhouse Way York YO24 3LL

Proposal              Erection of detached garage on land to the rear within an area of existing garages

Reference           17/01378/FUL

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 Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received