York’s warden call and telecare customers will pay new charges for the services from September.
Warden Call provides a 24 hour monitoring and response service to customers in York. The telecare service provides a 24 monitoring and response service for customers who, in addition to the standard warden call service, have at least one piece of telecare equipment – such as fall detectors – installed.
Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council last week. Full details can be found by clicking the application reference
Location: 8 Eden Close York YO24 2RD Ref No: 13/02271/ Proposal: Erection of single storey extension extending 5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a height to the eaves of 2.3 metres and a total height of 3.35 metres Applicant: Mr J Bailey Contact Mr G Sutcliffe Consultation Expiry Date 12 August 2013 Case Officer: Elizabeth Potter Expected Decision Level DEL
Location: Acomb Wood Acomb Wood Drive York Ref No: 13/02461/TPO Proposal: Remove lowest branches from Oak (T1,T2) over 78 Ryecroft Avenue, Trees protected by Tree Preservation Order No 10 Applicant: Mr Andrew Giordano Consultation Expiry Date 12 August 2013 Case Officer: Esther Priestley Expected Decision Level DEL ht
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.
The Police have launched a new community challenge aimed at filling in some of the spare hours that young people have during the school summer holidays
“Lifestyle is a fantastic project that started 25 years ago in Humberside and now for the first time ever has come to North Yorkshire!
Are you and your friends already wondering what you can do over the long summer holidays? Are you aged between 10 and 16 and live in North Yorkshire? Are you wanting to be the kind of person who can make a difference to their local community? Do you want to have fun? Do you want to win some fab prizes?”
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York Liberal Democrats are urging Labour’s Transport Chief to listen to residents and think again about plans for a citywide 20mph speed limit.
Despite a recent consultation which saw only 7 out of 13,000 local people support the proposals, Labour’s Cabinet Member for Transport, today approved the £500,000 20mph roll-out in West York at a council meeting. Lib Dems are now ‘calling-in’ the decision and urging Labour to abandon the scheme or delay it until the new limits introduced earlier in the year in South Bank can be properly assessed.
Liberal Democrat Councillors Ann Reid, Lynn Jeffries and Nigel Ayre are formally calling for the decision to be reversed, meaning the issue will be re-considered at a special meeting of the cross-party Corporate Scrutiny Management Committee next month.
York will host the 2013 men’s and women’s British Cycling National Circuit Race Championships on the day that the 100th Tour de France draws to a close. Come and join the fun
York City Centre Cycle Races just got bigger – this year’s event will not just coincide with the Final of the Tour de France 2012 but will play host to the British Cycling National Circuit Race Championships and mark the launch of York’s Sky Ride.
Three Big Screens will carry all the excitement of the event which will be the largest held in the City Centre of York – until of course 2014 when we play host to the Tour de France.
Guaranteed to have something for all the family this will be a unique day in the City of York – and when our own Races and the Championships have finished there will be the opportunity to see the final stage of the Tour de France on the screens and the handing over to Yorkshire the Grande Depart 2014.
Lendal bridge without traffic
Labour blocked a Liberal Democrat attempt to stop the Lendal Bridge closure last night despite a petition signed by over 1,200 local residents.
At the Full Council meeting a petition was presented for debate and the Lib Dems attempted to turn this into a binding vote of all councillors. However, Labour used their wafer-thin majority to block this move – meaning no vote was taken and the last chance to stop the controversial closure was missed.
Cllr Ann Reid, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Transport, commented after the meeting:
“It is very disappointing that despite a petition signed by over 1,200 local residents, Labour blocked a proper debate on their decision to close Lendal Bridge and are refusing to reconsider or even put their plans to a vote of all councillors. Public opinion has been ignored and it is a dark day for democracy and debate in York.”
The closure is due to come into effect in August. Lib Dems have argued that local businesses and residents should have been consulted before a decision was taken and estimates show that the closure will increase congestion in and around the city-centre.
The Lib Dems attempted to suspend standing orders in order to move the following motion:
“This council resolves that Lendal Bridge will not be closed to private vehicles at the present time.”
Labour Councillors voted not to consider the motion
1244 residents signed the petition against closure.
Several residents have written to the Council in an attempt to influence today’s decision on the introduction of a 20 mph speed limit in west York.
All the published representations are opposed to the proposal.
The representations can be read by clicking here
Residents have also responded to the Councils plans for the management of the open area and pond on Mayfield Grove.
Here the balance of representations is more even although the local Chase Residents group appear to have most backing (including Dringhouses Councillor Ann Reid).
Several residents have registered to speak on the two issues at the meeting
The meeting is open to the public (Friday 19th July 4:30pm at The Snow Room, West Offices).
Given the controversial nature of the decisions to be made, it is surprising that it is not being web cast (there again, perhaps it isn’t so surprising!).
From 9am – 3pm on Saturday 20th July, we’ll be helping to celebrate the first ever ADAM Festival (Acomb Dance and Music Festival). We’ll be presenting the following free events throughout the day:
10.00 – 10.45am : Ross Meikle
Ross Meikle is a York-based storyteller who entertains audiences with his original fairy tales and fanciful fantasies with charm, gentle innuendo, and an improvised running commentary to each story.
11.00 – 11.45am : Le Petit Artiste Theatre Present ‘Hunt The Giggle’ Le Petit Artiste Theatre are an emerging theatre from the Central School of Speech and Drama. They have a passion for theatre that pushes the boundaries using puppetry, mask and live music. Free tickets available from Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre.
12.00 – 12.30pm : Cactus
Dave Brough and Liam Wilkinson have been performing as an acoustic duo in York for the last six years. With their tight blend of harmonies and a repertoire of well-known foot-tappers and self-penned songs, Cactus always guarantee an entertaining show.
12.30 – 1.00pm : Anneliese Emmans Dean
Anneliese has written poems for children and adults, performing them at festivals, theatres and even the UK’s largest planetarium. She is the founder of theBigBuzz, bringing poetry to life. Annaliese will be reading a selection of poems as well as judging our ADAM Festival Children’s Poetry Competition.
1.00 – 1.30pm : Gordon McJannett
As an electric guitar instrumentalist, Gordon McJannett dazzles with his interpretations of hits by such artists as Fleetwood Mac and The Shadows. Lovers of that unique 1950s and 60s guitar sound will love his expert performance.
2.00 – 2.45pm : Le Petit Artiste Theatre Present ‘Hunt The Giggle’
Another chance to see Le Petit Artiste Theatre’s new show. Free tickets available from Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre
This watercolour landscapes workshop is being held on Sat 20 July 10am to 3pm at The Eye of York.
During the session you will gain practical knowledge and learn tips and techniques for producing landscapes in watercolour with the emphasis on gaining skills and sharing practical knowledge.
Through tutor presentation, demonstrations, practical exercises and individual guidance you will cover areas such as: washes for skies, creating clouds, the importance of tone, scale and placement, colour mixing and handy tips to produce buildings in perspective.
So come along and let us bring out the artist in you!
Cost: £30
Ann Reid has elcomed news that the number of people claiming Jobs Seekers Allowance (JSA) in York has again fallen, representing the lowest June figure in five years.
The Office for National Statistics have released figures today stating that there are 2551 claimants in York, a decrease of 212 from last month and of 712 from June 2012. The claimant count represents 1.9% of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 4.5%. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 3.5%.
It is pleasing to see that youth unemployment has decreased has again and has fallen by 235 claimants in the last year.
Jobseekers in York can currently take part in free workshops to help with online job searches. The workshops run from 2.30 – 4.30pm every Tuesday at York Explore, and are for anyone who wants to gain the confidence and skills to improve their job prospects.