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

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

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 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

The week that was… ending 29th October 2016

Good start to the week with the entrance tunnel to the York-Selby cycle path immaculate

But not so good news later in the week when there were outbreaks of vandalism and graffiti not seen for soem time. The Police and crime Commissioner started an "on line" survey asking residents for their policing priorities.

But not so good news later in the week when there were outbreaks of vandalism and graffiti not seen for some time. The Police and Crime Commissioner started an “on line” survey asking residents for their policing priorities. To complete it go to http://www.northyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk/

The first of the new combined poop scoop bins arrived in the ward. Cllr Sheena Jackson asked for them to be secured more effectively after one was knocked over

The first of the new combined poop scoop/litter bins arrived in the ward. Cllr Sheena Jackson asked for them to be secured more effectively after one was knocked over

and on Hammerton Close weeds were finally removed from the gulleys after another long wait

In Hammerton Close weeds were finally removed from the gulleys after a long wait

We were delighted to see that the Marston Avenue garage area had finally been tidied up over 12 months after we had first reported problems

We’ve asked for nettles to be cut back from the kissing gate access to Westfield Fen

We expect that residents will vote to invest some of the Ward Committees money in lopping trees that are blocking street lights. Everyone should by now have received a Ward Committee ballot paper.

Meanwhile Andrew Waller has asked for dead trees to be removed from the Forresters Walk ravine

…..and the week ended with the Council announcing that they are likely to grant a license for the Acomb Market to continue throughout 2017. The Acomb Alive traders organisation – with help from Minster FM – have now reached 40% of their target for Christmas lights funding.

Finally Andrew Waller is asking everyone to check that their local salt bin is full. We have been fortunate recently with the last severe winter being experienced in 2010. However we can’t be sure that we will continue to be lucky for ever!

Last week in west York in pictures – 22nd October

Work started on providing another parking lay-by in St Stephens Road

“Urban Buzz” were out in Acomb Wood doing some planting

Still too many dogs being allowed to foul local footpaths. Here Cllr Sheena Jackson highlights the problem in a local snicket.

More fly posting., This time advertising a fair taking place in Clifton

Andrew Waller reported a chest of drawers that had been dumped in Middleton Road

.........& a bollard that had been knocked over in Chapelfields was reorted for attention

.……..& a bollard that had been knocked over in Chapelfields was reported for attention

After a delay, the Ward Committee published and started to distribute a ballot paper. This gives residents the opportunity to decide how a delegated budget should be spent in the local area. Residents have until 15th November to return the form.

A "jobs fair" will take place at the Church Hall on Front Street on 2nd November. With unemployment now at record low levels several employers are desperate to fill vacancies.

A “jobs fair” will take place at the Church Hall on Front Street on 2nd November. With unemployment now at record low levels in York, several employers are desperate to fill vacancies.

The week ended with another successful street market in Acomb. Popular stalls included Acomb Alive's tombola, Lodge Farms "fat dogs", Pav's indian sacks and a stall selling probably the best fruit cake in Yorkshire. The next market takes place on 26th Nov.

The week ended with another successful street market in Acomb. Popular stalls included Acomb Alive’s tombola, Lodge Farms “fat dogs”, Pav’s Indian snacks and a stall selling probably the best fruit cake in Yorkshire. The next market takes place on 26th Nov.

Last week in west York in picture 15th October

Cllr Sue Hunter joined residents to clear away vegetation which was blighting the Dijon Avenue amenity area

Andrew Waller reported detritus at the Gale Lane/Askham Lane junction

Sheena Jackson had an obstruction removed form a path in Foxwood

Sheena Jackson had an obstruction removed from a path in Foxwood

While nearby we asked for graffiti to be removed from the gable ends of two houses

On Wednesday the Council staged the first of two exhibitions on their plans for the development of the Lowfields site. Few residents seem to have received a letter which the Council claimed it had delivered in the area alerting people to the events. The plans can currently be viewed at Acomb Explore Library. Visitors to the Library can also fill in a short comments card. Residents have already expressed concerns included increased traffic levels in the area and misleading claims about the provision of a “Police Station” on the site. Residents plan to issue their own publicity next week to try to encourage more people to attend next Wednesday’s meeting.

fire damaged car back Spurr Court 11th Oct 2016

Concerns about arson attacks continued. The Council moved quickly to remove the burnt out motorbike which had been dumped near Acomb Moor

Energise were on the lookout for a new assistant manager

The week ended with the “School of the Year” Community Pride award going to Westfield Primary. Local school crossing patrol lady Sylvia Barker was also recognised.