Latest planning application for the Westfield Ward
Below are the latest planning applications 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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36 Danesfort Avenue York YO24 3AW
Proposal Erection of detached building forming 2 flats
Reference 16/01496/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
What’s on in York: Chocolate factory fuzz-boggling crafts Acomb Explore Library tomorrow (Tuesday)
Thanet Road Toucan crossing to be modernised
The Toucan Crossing at the end of Kingsway West is due to be replaced during the next year or so.
In response to a Freedom of Information request officials have revealed that the equipment has reached the end of its operational life.
We hope that any work will include resurfacing the end of Kingsway West which is in a poor condition
Other crossings to be modernised in the City include the Toucan linking Tadcaster Road to the Tesco link road.
New Hob Moor Focus Newsletter published
That was the week that was in pictures
Work started on resurfacing Front Street. The road will be closed again tomorrow (Sunday) to permit the completion of the work
Cllr Sheena Jackson has started a survey aimed at finding out what improved leisure facilities youngsters in the Foxwood area would like to see.
Cllr Sheena Jackson has been meeting with the Local Police Community Support Officers to discuss anti social behaviour issues in the area
& a quick litter pick by Sheena in the Tedder Road park
Lack of parking space on Windsor Garth is now a major issue. No sign yet of much needed matrix protection
Developers will take down a section of the railings around part of the Hob Stones development in the autumn. It is being replaced with an (ugly) close boarded fence (which is 4 metres high on the north side)
Unfortunately the Council has not updated the notices displayed on public noticeboards in the Kingsway area. There is a lot going on so this is a missed opportunity.
Road works starting on Windsor Garth link road upgrade on 30th August. Plan shows that speed tables will be repaired.
Deep clean needed on Windsor Garth
Recurrence of litter problems on Kingsway West/Green Lane snicket & kick about area
Bus stop paving on Hamilton Drive West disappearing under verge. Litter reported by Cllr Sue Hunter.
Damaged Gully cover Danesfort Ave to be re-aligned to avoid flooding
Weeds and detritus reported on Gale Lane lay-by. We’ve asked for road markings on the adjacent Stuart Road hammerhead to be repainted
Cllr Andrew Waller has reported an overhanging tree Thanet Road
Litter and detritus on Chesney’s Field snicket
All issues have been reported via https://www.fixmystreet.com/
Celebrating Ability event showcases local disability sports at Energise
Uncertain future for popular Energise leisure centre
The event showcases sport and physical activity for disabled people. It is hosted by City of York Council to encourage more residents into sport and highlight the all year round opportunities available within the city’s strong disability sport sector.
Numerous activities are available for all ages and abilities, including football, table tennis, gym sessions, cricket, tennis, swimming, wheelchair basketball and powerchair football. The council has partnered with over a dozen local clubs and organisations to deliver these taster sessions.
York City Knights Foundation and Community Spirit, have recently launched inclusive clubs, who will be there for the first time to offer rugby and archery respectively and all organisations will be happy to talk about opportunities to continue the sport in York.
On Tuesday 30 August the event will be held at Energise from 10am to 3pm, with a charge of £3.90 per participant.
Activities on Wednesday 31 August take place at York St John University Sports Hall from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Morning sessions are aimed at those who are Deaf or hearing impaired (BSL interpreters are available) and afternoon activities are for those who are Visually impaired.
Challenges will be set for both days for those who want a chance to win a Celebrating Ability medal. Advance booking is not required except for climbing at Energise.
Celebrating Ability is also hosting a short training event at York St John University on Wednesday 31 August, 2.30pm to 5pm (£10) for support workers, parents, carers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, teachers and community groups and organisations. The inclusive training session will develop knowledge, competence and confidence in delivering sports-based activities to disabled people of all ages and help develop the quality of sports opportunities in the city.
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Only a couple of days until Acomb “bake off” 2016
Front Street closed again on Sunday
Front Street will be closed again in Sunday to allow the rest of the carriageway to be resurfaced.
The closure is expected to last from 8:00am to 6:00pm weather permitting.
Bus services will be diverted but pedestrian access to shops, churches etc will be maintained.
Lowfields campaigners attending Local Plan meeting at Acomb Library tomorrow (Thursday)
Residents, dismayed by the York Council’s plan to build on the sports field at the old Lowfields school site, are planning to register their objections at a Local Plan meeting tomorrow (Thursday).
The meeting is described as a “drop in” and takes place at the Acomb Explore Library. The Library is open between 9:00am – 9.30pm
The Local Plan has been changed to allocate 13 acres of land at the site for the development of up to 137 homes. Previous plans had restricted any development to the built footprint of the former school itself (6.5 acres).
In a recent survey residents indicted that they wanted more of the public green space in the area conserved with the retention of a sports pitch and the provision of a nature reserve popular suggestions.
Some residents have already recorded their objections to the Councils plan to overdevelop the Lowfields site.
Go online: www.york.gov.uk/localplan to complete the survey and to find a full copy of the Local Plan Preferred Sites document
York Council views on Lowfields development. Click to view whole report