Over 600 votes have been recorded in favour of a project which would allow the Acomb Sea scouts to refurbish their HQ.
Specifically the 50 year old building needs a new roof.
The Scouts are hoping to get the money from the Aviva Community Fund details of which you can find by clicking here.
Anyone can register their support for this or or worthy projects
You can vote for the Acomb Sea Scouts project by clicking here
Photos of work needed at scout HQ
11-15 Front Street
Sue Hunter, who is Chair of the local trader’s group Acomb Alive! established to help local businesses work together, develop the area and support one another, added: “The position of the building close to both Morrison’s and the junctions of Green Lane and Front Street has long cast a blight on the good work we are all doing in the area, particularly the events staged by the smaller, independent traders.
“Having this shop open and doing business again will provide a boost for Acomb in terms of both confidence and footfall. We are all looking forward to working with Boyes and involving them in the activities we are developing for Acomb for the year ahead”.
Andrew Boyes, Director of the Company said: “We are delighted to be moving into Acomb and becoming part of the business community. We have known Acomb well for many years and have made a long-term investment in the building and the area. Boyes is here to stay and we are very much looking forward to becoming a key brand and offering excellent service to local people while attracting additional trade to the area.”
Boyes are planning to renovate their new store over the coming months and are expecting to open their new Acomb premises in Spring 2015.
Apparently the refurbishment has been completed and they are now only waiting for a new lock to arrive and be fitted.
The Council has (rightly) been heavily criticised, first for not providing a replacement temporary facility, and more recently for not putting a notice on the toilets saying what progress was being made and when the facility would reopen.
The Council has however warned that repair work to the roof of the building is outstanding and that this may be done in September.
That could involve another closure period!
Being a volunteer for the Summer Reading Challenge is the best thing to do this summer – it's going to be amazing! pic.twitter.com/qYexbiccu9
— AcombExplore Library (@acombexplore) June 5, 2014
Police are appealing for a vital witness to come forward after a road traffic collision in York, which left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
It occurred at around 12.15am on Saturday 8 February 2014, at the junction of Boroughbridge Road and Carr Lane.
The collision involved a silver Skoda Octavia taxi, travelling along Boroughbridge Road towards the city, and a 31-year-old York man, crossing the road from Carr Lane towards Ouse Acres.
Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Dringhouses and Woodthorpe ward.
Full details can be found by clicking the application reference
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Location: 257 Thanet Road York YO24 2PE
Proposal: Erection of two-storey dwelling to side
Applicant: Mr C Newby Contact Guy Moorey Consultation Expiry Date 17 February 2014 Case Officer: Jonathan Kenyon Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: St Leonards Hospice 185 Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1GL
Proposal: External alterations including replacement windows and solar panels
Applicant: Mrs Janet Morley Contact Mr Peter Bentley Consultation Expiry Date 17 February 2014 Case Officer: Victoria Bell Expected Decision Level DEL
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Location: 8 Alness Drive York YO24 2XZ
Proposal: First floor side extension inc new chimney stack
Applicant: Mr And Mrs Bellwood Contact Mr David Moverley Consultation Expiry Date 17 February 2014Case Officer: Carolyn Howarth Expected Decision Level DEL
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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site. http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/
NB. The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.
#adventcalendar.Window 3 is opened & it's a carol singer,come and see our own carol singers on 12 December at 7pm! pic.twitter.com/YmrGmsGHwL
— Acomb Explore (@acombexplore) December 3, 2013
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