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

 

Timetable for Remembrance Sunday in York

The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Dave Taylor and the Civic Party will pay respect to fallen soldiers and ex service personnel at the city’s official remembrance service and parade in the Memorial Gardens on Leeman Road on Sunday 13th November.

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The main parade, which departs from the Clifford’s Tower at 10.30am and marches to the Memorial Gardens, will include serving military personnel from all the services and regiments from across the city, together with civilian organisations, including Scouts, Guides and St John Ambulance.

The service will start with the firing of a minute gun to denote a two minute silence.  There will be prayers and wreath laying by representatives of organisations from across the city, led by the Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire followed by the Lord Mayor. They will then review those who are on parade.

The Royal Armoured Corps Band will provide the music for the ceremony and the parade.

There will be road closures in the city centre on Sunday morning, to allow the parade to cross the city, from the Eye of York to Memorial Gardens on Leeman Road.  There will be a rolling road closure in effect, from 10.15am to 11am, and for the return parade from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Areas affected include routes in the area of Clifford’s Tower, Tower Street, Coney Street, Museum Street, Lendal Bridge, Station Rise, Station Road and Leeman Road.

Following the service in the gardens, the parade will return to St Helen’s Square where the Lord Lieutenant, Lord Mayor and General Hill CBE, of 1 Division UK will take the salute as the parade marches past and proceeds along Coney Street.
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