That was the week that was in west York in photos
That was the week that was in west York in pictures
Weather prompts action to deal with issues in west York
Councillors and volunteers have been out and about in the Westfield area this week identifying and reporting problems with public services
That was the week that was in west York in pictures
Still waiting to hear when use of the MUGA on Kingsway West will resume. Ditto refurbishment of the little Green Lane garage area
Thanks to a joint initiative by the Council and the DVLO an abandoned car has been removed from the Newbury Avenue parking area
That was the week that was in pictures in West York
Good to see railings, cycle barriers and goal posts getting a coat of paint last week. Hopefully the pitch behind Westfield Place will get an uplift next.
The family triathlon took place at Energise on Saturday
On Thursday residents got their first sight of the Councils plans to fence off most of Chesneys Field. Reaction was sceptical, at best, although an alternative of putting football pitches on the – already secure – Thanet Road (Acorn) sports area was a much more popular idea.
Acomb traders are already gearing up for “Yorkshire Day”
We’ve reported overgrown hedges in the Foxwood area, a street lamp – which has apparently been faulty for over 2 years – and a dumped patio door.
That was the week that was in west York in picture
Local Councillors Sue Hunter and Sheena Jackson led a litter pick at Chesney’s Field. There is a question mark about the future of the park as the Council have allocated £40,000 to spend on fencing and other “improvements”. There is a drop in exhibition at the Acorn Rugby club on Tuesday (4:00pm – 6:00pm) at which plans can be viewed.
Fire damaged a wheat field on Acomb Moor
Sheena is arranging for some damaged trees at the Foxwood park to be trimmed
Sheena and Sue also helped to clean up the Tedder Road play area. Some of the equipment there does need to be refreshed
Great display of flowers greets Yorkshire in Bloom judges as they visit Acomb
Sue joined local resident Andrea Cropper to give the steps on Acomb Green a good clean
We said farewell to the payphone on Acomb Wood Drive. Several will be removed as the inevitable consequence of blanket mobile phone usage.
Sue joined a new group which is meeting at Sanderson House each Thursday morning. Local residents are invited to drop in
A large number of people came to the health walk on Friday – next one on Friday 25 August leaving Foxwood Community Centre Bellhouse Way York YO24 3HY at 10.30am
Unfortunately there have been some instances of vandalism to report this week. The Police have started “Operation Liberate” to coincide with the start of the school holidays. The operation will focus on targeting and decreasing anti-social behaviour across the city of York throughout the summer period. The police say, “Should you witness any anti-social behaviour occurring or are a victim of anti-social behaviour, then please contact us ASAP”
The Foxwood Residents Association had another successful meeting on Thursday
We reported the snickets in The Reeves as being in need of resurfacing
& the week ended with the return of the Acomb market – which was well attended again – while the Foxwood in Bloom contest was also judged
That was the week that was in west York in pictures
The results of a public opinion survey conducted by local Councillors in the Chapelfields estate were published. One issue raised by residents was lack of progress on repairing the local bus shelter.
…by Thursday, following work by Cllr Andrew Waller, the Bramham Road bus shelter had been repaired.
Andrew had also reported full recycling bins in the Acomb car park
…and a damaged street sign on Front Street
The recent poor weather has brought several problems. Earlier in the week we reported several problems with detritus and overgrown hedges with particular issues on snickets in The Reeves, Thoresby Road and Tennent Road
The surface of the snicket linking Thoresby Road and Cornlands Road is uneven. We have asked for it to be repaired
Broken glass on the Tithe Close footpath was reported for action
Sadly still no action by the Council to trim back the overgrown hedge on Askham Lane
That was the week that was in west York in pictures 30th April 2017
An upgraded CCTV camera has been installed near the shops on Chapelfields. We hope that it -, together with increased high visibility police patrols – will reduce crime levels in the area. We’re also told that – after repairs to the doors – all the garages in The Wandle block have been let.
Still high levels of fly tipping in west York. These are some of the numerous cases that we have reported
Good to see that the parking bay lines have now been repainted. We’ve reported the full – and damaged – litter bin
The growing season is upon us and several hedges are now obstructing footpaths. Particularity disappointing was the failure by the Council to take prompt action to remove the self seeded bushes on Askham Lane which block the view from the bus shelter.
Still a mystery over why the road was closed on Friday. Most of the speed tables in the Windsor Garth area are breaking up.
Shame more information is not posted by the Council on local noticeboards. What’s there is out of date and pretty untidy
New 40 mph speed signs have been erected covering the section of Wetherby Road to the by pass. Residents hope that the buffer will reduce speeds in the built up area. The Vehicle Activated Speed signs on the road are both working. A very quick check revealed that about 10% of motorists still activate the 30 mph limit reminder
The week that was in pictures 17th Dec 2016
Good work by the Council in clearing leaves fin the Burgess Walk and Doherty Walk areas. Still waiting for action in Greenwood Grove
Local Councillors Sheena Jackson and Andrew Waller have reported problems with potholes on Herman Walk and Huntsman’s Walk, worn carriageway surfaces in Vincent Way plus fly-tipping in Greenwood Grove and in Woodford Place
The Council have told local residents that the planned site for additional car parking spaces on Spurr Court/Bellhouse Way is unsuitable. A junction box restricts access to the site. Instead the Council are looking to provide more spaces in the Oldman Court area
Although we are experiencing mild weather there is likely to be an icy spell sooner or later. Residents are asked to check that salt bins are full (and not filled with litter!)
Dringhouses Councillor Stephen Fenton (right) was one of those attending a sell out 1868 concert re-enactment at Dringhouses Library
….and the week ended with the last Acomb Street market for this year. The next is scheduled for 28th January 2017