White line man was at work on Tudor Road. Unfortunately he didn’t make it to School Street where the “no entry” signs badly need repainting

The new Christmas lights in Acomb prompted an innovative display on the bar walls. Both complimented the traditional feel in the Shambles

Dumping was reported in Kempton Close

and in Askham Lane

…as was graffiti on a junction box in Kir Crescent

Occupants started to move into the “completed” Hob Stones development on Windsor Garth. We told the developer that there was still a lot of remedial work to do on paths, roads and grassed areas.

Residents learned of the Environment Agencies plans to build a 2.8 metre high flood wall along part of Hob Moor. The aim would be to prevent flooding from Holgate Beck

Many residents were angered by a Council announcement that they intended to build on the Lowfields playing fields – beaking a promise given when the school was closed 8 years ago. A petition is being collected and representations to the government are planned.