The Council has approved a licensing application which could see the Rawcliffe Bar car park used for open air entertainment events.
It transpires that this may include the “Kaboom” fireworks display scheduled to take place on 3rd November.
Why the Council should leave the licensing application, until only a couple of weeks before the event is scheduled to take place, will be a cause for speculation..
City of York Council is encouraging residents to enter a brand new touch rugby competition ahead of the Rugby League World Cup which starts this week.
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City of York Council, in partnership with Energise and York City Knights, will host a Touch Rugby League World Cup tournament at Energise on Sunday 24 November, just one week before the World Cup final, and is inviting teams of six to sign up and take part.
Entries to the six-a-side competition cost just £12 and allows for a maximum of two substitutes.
Registration closes on Monday 18 November. To register, teams should contact Dean Sharp from City of York Council’s Sport and Active Leisure Team on 01904 553377 or by emailing dean.sharp@york.gov.uk.
Pedestrians and cyclists will benefit from works to improve access and crossing points in and around Joseph Rowntree School in New Earswick.
Construction of a new zebra crossing and off-road cycle links to the south of the school will start from Monday 28 October for approximately two weeks. To enable this work to be carried out safely and quickly, there will be a road closure on Sunday 3 November
A key aim of the scheme, part of the wider School Safety Programme, is to facilitate and encourage walking and cycling on school journeys, reduce the number of cars on the network at key times, and promote sustainable travel habits at an early age.
Vehicle Window Smashed – Eason View 24/10/13 – #York #NHW http://t.co/40O610wpFl
— York Neighbourhood (@yorkwatch) October 24, 2013
Attempted Burglary – Dringhouses & Woodthorpe – #York #NHW http://t.co/xc7N71n9I4
— York Neighbourhood (@yorkwatch) October 24, 2013
Shelter has issued another report claiming that there are not enough “affordable” homes for families to buy in York.
This is probably true but not to the extent that is claimed.
As with much other research data the figures are bedevilled by the use of average income figures.
It matters little what percentage of properties on the market are “affordable”. The key figure is the gross number available.
The key to whether there are “enough” affordable homes for sale rests with much more simple question.
What income would a family with 2 children need to be able to afford to buy a 2 or 3 bedroomed property in the City?
Foxwood Lane to rent
Terrington Court to rent
Front Street to rent
Crombie Avenue for sale
Hatfield Walk to buy
Bramham Avenue to buy
There are numerous properties currently advertised for under £100,000 in York. Most are, however, flats and are unlikely to appeal to families. (click images right and left for details)
• The cheapest 2 bedroomed house is advertised at £112,500 (Bramham Avenue)
• A similar 2 bed terrace in Kingsway West is advertised for £116,995.
• The cheapest 3 bedroomed house is available in Hatfield Walk for £124,950.
• A 3 bedroomed property in Barkston Close will cost £130,000
• The cheapest 4 bedroomed property can be found in Crombie Avenue for £165,000.
• A 4 bedroomed bungalow in Coniston Close in Rawcliffe is advertised at £177,000
• The cheapest 5 bedroomed property can be found in Osbaldwick Lane for £200,000.
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• On the rental market a 2 bed terrace on Front Street can be had for £495 pcm
• The cheapest 3 bedroomed property is in Terrington Court in Strensall
• The cheapest 4 bedroomed property available to rent can be found on Foxwood Lane at £750 pcm.
It is the price of (privately) rented property that is the biggest issue in York at present.
This is partly influenced by the boom in student lets.
A number of new student halls of residence have recently been given planning permission in the City including the Press site.
There has been a boom in planning applications this year with many brownfield sites set to produce many more homes than were included in the draft Local Plan assumptions.
Vehicles Damaged – 28/09/13 – Alness Drive – #York #NHW http://t.co/kwPQvqZsp1
— York Neighbourhood (@yorkwatch) October 24, 2013
Garage Burglary – Dringhouses – 29/09/13 – #York #NHW http://t.co/f2RzwQtmIy
— York Neighbourhood (@yorkwatch) October 24, 2013
Bonfire night can be fun for all, but if it creates nuisance to neighbours, the council can take enforcement action. That’s the message from City of York Council this autumn.
The council is reminding residents that garden waste can be disposed of by composting, recycling or through the green bin rather than heaping it on a bonfire – especially if it’s damp. Gardeners can use a topical check list of bonfire night do’s and don’ts relevant at any time of year:
• It’s best to burn materials when they are dry
• Household rubbish, rubber tyres or anything containing plastic foam or paint should never be burned and should be disposed of at York’s household waste recycling centres
• Never use engine oil, meths or petrol to light the fire
• Try and light fires when light wind will carry smoke away from your neighbours
Thanks to funding from the Safer York Partnership, the council will be running extra noise patrols to help tackle the problems of excessive bonfire smoke and noise in the days surrounding the event.
The council has put together a helpful list of do’s and don’ts for bonfire night events, but it will also be happy to offer practical advice to those holding their own fireworks events, if require d.
We will be running extra patrols on 5 November to help tackle any potential problems. Residents can call the council’s environmental protection unit (EPU) on 01904 551555.
Extra noise patrols will run on:
Thursday 31 October, 10pm-1am
Friday 1 November, 9pm-3am
Saturday 2 November, 9pm-3am
Sunday 3 November, 6-11pm
Thursday 5 November, 10pm-1am
Residents can contact the EPU on: Environmental.protection@york.gov.uk
There is more information on bonfires at: http://www.york.gov.uk/info/200360/air_pollution/486/air_pollution/2
There were no surprises when the route that the Tour de France will take though York was revealed today in Paris.
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The route will start from the Racecourse on Sunday 6th July taking in the City centre before leaving the City via Bootham, Clifton Bridge and Boroughbridge Road and making its way to Harrogate and Sheffield.
York taxpayers are already set to get a bill for over £1.4 million for the stage two depart event.
There were no surprises either when it was revealed that another Labour Councillor jumped at the chance to visit Paris today for the, somewhat less than historic, announcement of “Le route”.