That was the week that was in west York 13th Nov 2016

The week got off to a poor start with an arson attack at West Bank park Pressure increased on the Crime Commissioner who was asked to put more policing resources into the City. Meanwhile volunteers have called a PUBLIC MEETING about West Bank Park Heritage Project Wednesday 16th November, Holgate Methodist Church, 7pm

The week got off to a disappointing start with an arson attack at West Bank Park.  Pressure mounted on the Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan who was asked to put more policing resources into the City. Meanwhile volunteers have called a PUBLIC MEETING about the West Bank Park Heritage Project for Wednesday 16th November at Holgate Methodist Church starting at 7pm

The Acomb Alive traders group met on Tuesday and heard that the Christmas lights appeal had reached 50% of its target. Residents have until 22nd November to reach £6600. You can pledge at http://www.spacehive.com/lightupacombthischristmas. Meanwhile the Christmas tree which will be fixed to shop fronts have arrives

The Acomb Alive traders group met on Tuesday and heard that the Christmas lights financial appeal had reached 50% of its target. Residents have until 22nd November to reach £6600. You can pledge at http://www.spacehive.com/lightupacombthischristmas. Meanwhile the Christmas trees, which will be fixed to shop fronts, have arrived in the village

The leaves are falling quickly now with Acomb Green gradually turning gold

The leaves are falling quickly now with Acomb Green gradually turning gold

Council staff are working full time sweeping leaves for gutter like these in Vesper Drive

Council staff are working full time sweeping leaves for gutters like these in Vesper Drive

We've reported a broken speed sign on Wetherby Road. A reprt ealier in teh week revelaed that there ahd been a substnatial increase in cyclist casualties in York last year.

We’ve reported a broken speed sign on Wetherby Road. A report earlier in the week revealed that there had been a substantial increase in cyclist casualties in York last year.

A report revealed that there and been a substantial increase in cyclist casualties in York last year. Poor road surfaces like those in School Street were blamed

 Poor road surfaces like those in School Street were blamed for increasing number sof accidents.

Meanwhile Andrew Waller reported a pothole in St Stephens Road

Andrew Waller reported a pothole in St Stephens Road

A new litter bin was installed in the Lowfields area

A new litter bin was installed in the Lowfields area

...and the largely redundant salt bin at the entrance to the Lowfields school site was topped up. During the last big freeze in 2010 the bin was largely inaccessible and requests were made for it to be relocated onto Dijon Avenue

…and the largely redundant salt bin at the entrance to the Lowfields school site was topped up! During the last big freeze in 2010 the bin was largely inaccessible and requests were made for it to be relocated onto Dijon Avenue

A new FREE Sundab bus service linking Foxwood with Askham Bar was launched.

A new FREE Sunday bus service linking Foxwood with Askham Bar was launched.

The war memorial was given a spruce up - and the surrounding railings repaired - prior to Remembrance Day

The war memorial was given a spruce up – and the surrounding railings repaired – prior to Remembrance Day

 

Latest planning application 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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65 – 71 York Road Acomb York

Change of use of first floor of unit 4 from office (use class B1) to health and fitness centre (use class D2)

Reference           16/02477/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/

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

Be ready for wintry conditions – “on line” map gives local salt bin and gritting details in York

It looks like we may get our first freeze of the winter shortly so we hope that residents will check that their local salt bins are full (and free from litter).

Its also a good idea to know which local streets are routinely de-iced by the “gritting” lorry.service-map

 

Easiest way to find  out where your local services are is by accessing the above map which can be found at:

 http://localview.york.gov.uk/Sites/TranStreetCare/

Click i to see where your nearest salt bin issalt-bins-gritting-routes

Then click the fourth symbol along.

This will allow you to tick a box next to “primary” and” secondary” gritting routes. The primary gritting routes include most bus routes and are salted as a precaution when weather forecasts predict icy conditions.

You can find out whether the gritters are working by “following” them on twitter @yorkgritter

That was the week that was in West York – 5th Nov 2016

Quick work by the authorities in removing offensive graffiti for sub station doors in the Bramham Road area

Quick work by the authorities in removing offensive graffiti from sub station doors in the Bramham Road area

One or two of the gated rear access alleys on Chapelfields need cleaning. Cllr Sheena Jackson is fillowing this issue up

One or two of the gated rear access alleys on Chapelfields need cleaning. Cllr Sheena Jackson is following this issue up

It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Acomb market will become a permanent feature of life in the Acomb area. After the December markets, they will revert to the fourth Saturday in each month, The York Council has waived the rental fee paid by the organisers.

It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Acomb market will become a permanent feature of life in the area. After the December markets, they will revert to the fourth Saturday in each month, The York Council has waived the rental fee paid by the organisers.

Acomb Jobs fair on Wednesday attracted about 200 people. Here Cllr Sue Hunter talks about opportunities in the area

Acomb Jobs Fair on Wednesday attracted about 200 people. Here Cllr Sue Hunter talks about opportunities in the area

Cllr Sue Hunter with one f the newly planted containers in Front St

Cllr Sue Hunter with one of the newly planted containers in Front St

We've reported several more issues with fly tipping including this in Danesfort Ave

We’ve reported several more issues with fly tipping including this in Danesfort Ave

Take you litter home with you.! Chesney's Field suffering from litter

Take your litter home with you! Chesney’s Field suffering from litter blight

Vandalised benches in Chesneys Field were being repaired buy the Council on Friday. The maximum sentance for criminal damage is 6 months in prison.

Vandalised benches in Chesneys Field were being repaired by the Council on Friday. The maximum sentence for those committing  criminal damage is 6 months in prison.

Julia Mulligan has invited residents to give their views on controlling crime in the area. Given the problems with vandalism we hope everyone will respond. http://tinyurl.com/PCCsur

Julia Mulligan has invited residents to give their views on controlling crime in the area. Given the recent problems with vandalism, we hope everyone will respond. http://tinyurl.com/PCCsur

The York Council announced it would spend £200,000 deciding whether it would jettison its Council Housing responsibilities.

The York Council announced it would spend £200,000 deciding whether it should jettison its Council Housing responsibilities.

Graffiti still blights approach to City

Graffiti still blights the approaches to the City

...& the planning committee decided to approve the new visitor centre at Clifford's Tower. A decision which promoted derision in some quaters

…& the planning committee decided to approve the new visitor centre at Clifford’s Tower. A decision which promoted derision in some quarters