The week that was in pictures 11th Dec 2016

Week started with the annual Foxwood Christmas market

90% of Hob Stones residents had moved int their new homes on Windsor Garth. Some road repairs had been completed although work on the amenity area was outstanding

90% of Hob Stones residents have now moved into their new homes on Windsor Garth. Some road repairs had been completed although work on the amenity area was outstanding earlier in the week.

Issues reported included a damaged junction box on Tudor Road, weed growth on Gale Lane, a full bin on Bellhouse Way and outstanding road repairs on Windsor Garth

Residents seeking to conserve the Lowfields playing field were rebuffed by the Council leadership at a meeting on Wednesday. However the battle goes on. Other parts of the City are awaking to the possible loss of other playing fields. A meeting on 19th December will hear pleas for the playing field at the former Manor school site to be brought back into public use while a Parish Council is seeking to make the fields at Osbaldwick school an “asset of community value”.

Cllr Andrew Waller met volunteers from the Rotary Club who were collecting donations to help purchase a defibrillator

… while Andrew also reported what we hope will be the last of the problems with leaf-fall around the area.

— replacing leaves will no doubt be problems with ice, although these carvings proved to be a big draw in the city centre yesterday

The City was packed on Saturday with all car parks full. Unfortunately the Council refused to unlock areas like the Reynards garage site which could have been used to help disabled drivers find a space.

..and into the evening with Handals Messiah attracting a record attendance at the Minster.

..and into the evening with Handel’s Messiah attracting a record attendance at the Minster.

That was the week that was in west York in pictures 3rd Dec 2016

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 2.5 metre high flood wall along part of Hob Moor. The aim was to prevent flooding form Holgate Beck

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 - braking a promise given when the school was closed 8 years ago. A petition is being collected and representations to the government are planned.

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.

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

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.

Andrew Waller reported a pothole in St Stephens Road

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

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

Last week in west York in pictures 8th October 2016

Cllr Sue Hunter visited St Leonard’s Hospice who had an open day last week

Good news as Community Payback teams have got round to painting some of the cycle barriers in the area. This one is in Teal Drrive

Good news as Community Payback teams have got round to painting some of the cycle barriers in the area. This one is in Teal Drive

Unfortunately an outbreak of anti social bahoviour on Acomb Moor left bemused occupants eyeing a burnt out scooter. We've asked for the scooter to be removed.

Unfortunately an outbreak of anti social bahaviour on Acomb Moor left bemused occupants eyeing a burnt out scooter. We’ve asked for the scooter to be removed.

A new Foxwood area Focus was published. Focus has been a feature f life in west York for over 40 years now. In 1976 the main issues covered included a plan for major changes to Gale Lane which had a poor accident record. The "St Stephens" tip was also to eb leveled Seevral years later an elderly persons home was built on the reclaimed site.

A new Foxwood area Focus was published. Focus has been a feature of life in west York for over 40 years now. In 1976 the main issues included a plan for major changes to road layouts on Gale Lane which had a poor accident record. The “St Stephens” tip was also to be levelled. Several years later an elderly persons home was built on the reclaimed site.

Andrew and Sue unvieled the first of 6 new litter bins which will eb installed in trhe Westfiedl area. This bin is at the junction of Gale Lane and Askham lane

Andrew and Sue unveiled the first of 6 new litter bins which will be installed in the Westfield area. This bin is at the junction of Gale Lane and Askham Lane

The week ended with a Craft Fair at Acomb Explore library

That was the week that was – west York in pictures

The week started with the Sky Ride. Local Councillor Andrew Waller was near the font of the event as a reprorted 10,000 took park

The week started with the Sky Ride. Local Councillor Andrew Waller was near the front of the event as a reported 10,000 took part

The circus came to the Thanet Road sports area. This prompted complaints about fly posting and damage to recently planted trees. Posters for events like these can be displayed for two weeks in advance but must be removed within 2 days of the event finishing. On one evening there was some disturbance in the Chesney’s Field area and a noticeable increase in litter. The Council are being asked to consider limiting the number of fairs/circuses which are permitted in residential areas in each quarter.

Cllr Sue Hunter and local residents Andrea Cropper cleared potential hazardous weeds for teh Acomb Green access steps

Cllr Sue Hunter and local residents Andrea Cropper cleared potential hazardous weeds from the Acomb Green access steps

Job Done!

Foxwood Residents Association won a gold award at this years Yorkshire in Bloom contest. They outperfromed many institutions who had been able to employ the services of professionals.

Foxwood Residents Association won a gold award at this years Yorkshire in Bloom contest. They outperformed many institutions who had been able to employ the services of professionals.

Foxwood Community centre garden

Cllr Sheena Jackson reported this offensive graffiti in the Tennent Road area. There has been an increase in graffiti issues in the area with some residents blaming the lack of high profile PCSO patrols partly for the decline.

Potholes on little Green Lane are getting bigger. Being followed up by Cllr Andrew Waller

Potholes on little Green Lane are getting bigger. The issue is being followed up by Cllr Andrew Waller

Lampposts on Bellwood drive demolished on Thursday

Lamppost on Bellwood Drive felled on Thursday

Over 30% of residents have returned the survey form issued in the Askham Lane/Grange Lane area so far.

Over 30% of residents have so far returned the survey form issued in the Askham Lane/Grange Lane area earlier in the week.

Main issues raised by residents included car parking and lack of maintenace of trees and bushes. The Grange Lane/Parker Avenue was a particular source of complaint. The snicket is overgrown and subject to littering. Some residents want to see it closed. although this is unlikely as it is a Public Right of Way.

The main issues raised by residents included poor car parking and lack of maintenance of trees and bushes. The Grange Lane/Parker Avenue alley was a particular source of complaint. The snicket is overgrown and subject to littering. Some residents want to see it closed, although this is unlikely as it is a Public Right of Way.

Many residents responding to our survey question about future events at the Acomb Explore Library have suggested Councillors surgeries. We've arranged for them to take place on the second Wednesday in each onth

Many residents, responding to our survey question about future events at the Acomb Explore Library, have suggested that Councillors surgeries be held there. We’ve arranged for Advice Centres to take place on the second Wednesday in each month starting on 12th October.

That was the week that was: west York in pictures

Out and about taking action during the week ending 27th August 2016

Cllr Sheena Jackson has asked for a mattress dumped in Hatfield Walk to be removed and has reported dog fouling problems on Walker Drive

BT kiodk in Kingsway West looking shabby

BT kiosk in Kingsway West looking shabby

We’ve asked for the gutters in the cul de sacs in Kingsway West to be deep cleaned

Problems with day burning lights and inoperative door entry systems have been reported

& the Acomb Market in now open!

A report earlier in the week blamed localised flooding on blocked or damaged gullies Please make sure that you report for cleaning any that you find in your local area

Blocked gully on Gale Lane recently reported by us

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