New Westfield Councillor Andrew Waller is following up several reports of flooding in the area.
Most seem to be linked to blocked drainage gullies.
Gale Lane – footpath flooding
Footpath and carriageway flooded on Acomb Green
So far, 17 pubs in the area have signed up to a new Pub Watch scheme which aims to prevent anti-social behaviour and criminal activity in and around licensed premises, helping to create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for customers.
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With multi million projects providing little used now cycle paths in some arts of the City, residents are beginning to ask why existing facilities are being allowed to deteriorate.
Surfaces are cracking, rusting barriers need a coat of paint while some routes are now completely blocked by overhanging bushes.
The Council needs to get its supervision and maintenance procedures sorted out
Bushes block cycle path
Leaves need clearing from paths
Cycle barriers need painting
#westfield winner Andrew Waller urges @CityofYork to change ethos and focus on basic services: http://t.co/TnU6MV5seW
— The Press (@yorkpress) October 17, 2014
Thanks to all those residents who supported us in todays by election.
Click here for video of result announcement and Andrew Waller’s acceptance speech
The swing from Labour was one of the highest ever recorded in an election in the City.
The full result was
| Votes | 2014% | 2011% | Change | ||
| Jason Brown | Conservative | 118 | 4% | 15% | -11% |
| Louise Corson | Labour | 588 | 20% | 43% | -23% |
| Sam Kelly | ED | 5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Judith Morris | UKIP | 398 | 13% | 0% | +13% |
| Andrew Waller | LibDem | 1804 | 60% | 35% | +25% |
| Alison Webb | Green | 87 | 3% | 7% | -4% |
| Total votes cast | 28.5% turnout | 3006 | |||
| 2011 figures are based on party average vote | |||||
| NB in 2011 Labour won all 3 seats in Westfield | |||||
Andrew Waller gets things done
It is the first Council by election since Labour took power on the local Council in 2011.
it is widely seen as a test of the popularity and effectiveness of the policies being pursued by James Alexander’s administration.
In 2011, Liberal Democrat Andrew Waller was the runner up in the Westfield poll and he needs only an additional 139 votes to take the seat from Labour.
The 6 polling stations are open from 7:00am until 10:00pm pm.
Electors do not need to take their voting card with them to the poll but doing so might slightly reduce the time taken to issue them with a ballot paper.
The result is expected to be announced at the Energise Leisure centre in Cornlands Road at around 11:00pm this evening.
The telephone number of the Liberal Democrat committee rooms is York 794111
It was reported to the police shortly after 12.50am on Tuesday 14 October 2014, by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, who were dealing with a car fire on Tudor Road, Acomb.
The suspect was seen placing something underneath a BMW before setting it on fire.
After the incident, the person responsible headed towards Hamilton Drive.
As a result of the fire, the BMW 3 series was completely destroyed and a Citroen Berlingo and a Mazda were damaged. The front of the house was also damaged by the fire.
Detective Sergeant Mark Jackson, of York CID, said: “The act of arson took place very close to the house where people were sleeping. This fire could easily have led to potentially devastating consequences.
“If you recognise the person captured on camera, or saw someone matching their description in the Tudor Road, Gale Lane or Middleton Road areas around the time of the fire, I urge you to contact the police immediately.
“I am also keen to speak to anyone who works at local garages who may have sold fuel to someone filling a petrol can, and ask them to get in touch straight away.”
Anyone who can assist with this investigation should contact York CID on 101, select option 2 and ask for the department by name. Alternatively, information can be emailed to yorkcid@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference number 12140177124.
It was still neck and neck between the LibDem candidate Andrew Waller and his Labour opponent as the parties entered the final week of campaign.
However recent revelations about the Labour Council Leadership are a major talking point and seem likely to influence the result of Thursday poll.
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