Yesterdays steady rain revealed more blocked drains
We’ve reported several but really think that it is time for the Council to reinstate 6 monthly routine cleans.
Failing that, they need to actively clear those drains that have – like the one below in Bellwood Drive – been blocked for months.
If there is large scale ponding on footpaths, then the arrival of icy weather will multiply safety problems
Blocked drain in Bellwood Drive
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There as been a lot of dumping recently on the land to the rear of Bellwood Drive/Acomb Wood Drive shops.
Dumping in Acomb Wood Meadow nature reserve
The Council resolutely refuses to acknowledge that their waste collection policies – and the closure of the Beckfield Lane tip – are partly to blame for the problems.
Andrew Waller has asked for the rubbish to be removed.
Not for the first time we have reported a full “poop scoop” bin in Oldman Court.
40000 CROCUS PLANTED
Many thanks to volunteers and Community Payback who helped us plant 6000 crocus in… http://t.co/EupZTgEqEZ
— Foxwood Residents (@foxwoodra) October 2, 2014
Foxwood Residents Association is celebrating today after getting a “Thriving” Award in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom Awards.
At around 6.45pm on 27 June 2014, a man and a woman entered Tesco on Acomb Wood Drive and took alcohol and food from the shelves before leaving the store without paying.
Officers are appealing to anyone who recognises the people pictured in the images to contact them with information.
Anyone who can help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for PC Gemma Churchward or York police.
Alternatively, information can be emailed to gemma.churchward@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12140105226 when passing information about this incident.
The committee which runs the Foxwood Community Centre is urging residents to attend a meeting on Wednesday 3rd September which could determine the future of the Centre.
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The Centre lost its Council grant this year – part of a range of cuts to leisure provision in the City imposed by the Labour leadership.
Consequently the Centre can no longer afford to employ a caretaker.
In turn this means a big increase in the workload for a handful of volunteer committee members.
Responding to a survey on the Foxwood are,a 88% of residents said that they thought that the York Council should continue to support the centre. This may become an option again following next May’s Council elections when a change in political control – and policies – is anticipated.
However, in the interim, a difficult 9 months is in prospect for the Community Centre.
The Centre has issued a newsletter to potential volunteers but is keen for anyone with an hour or two to spare each week to attend the meeting. The Centre serves a wider area than just Foxwood with volunteers for Woodthorpe, Acomb Park and the Acomb side of the City generally, being invited to get involved.
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Details of activities taking place at the Centre – together with booking arrangements – can be found on their web site
There is some good news, with York Cares having agreed to rejuvenate the play area at the Centre, together with the Foxwood Park, when they undertake their “Big Challenge” in the neighbourhood during early October. Details here
The door to door survey has also revealed mixed feeling about the future of the play area to the rear of the Community Centre.
It is only now open when the re is an event taking place. There currently aren’t sufficient volunteers available to keep it in good condition so it may be that it will have to become a communal garden or allotments.
Details of the options are expected to be on display at the centre in early September.
Contest winner
An increased number of entries were received for this year’s garden contest organised by the Foxwood Residents Association
Prizes were awarded in a range of categories and handed given to winners this week
Prizes were donated by Accent Housing, Deans Garden centre and the Brunswick Organic Nursery
The judges were Nigel Harrison, Andy Storey and Vera Simpson.
The winners came from several different streets including Foxwood Lane, The Gallops, Lydham Court, Stirrup Close, Bellhouse Way and Pheasant Drive.
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