AOC Archaeology Group are about to begin the ‘Hidden Guildhall’ archaeology project, an exciting summer of community archaeological investigations adjacent to the Guildhall on behalf of the council
AOC Archaeology Group are about to begin the ‘Hidden Guildhall’ archaeology project, an exciting summer of community archaeological investigations adjacent to the Guildhall in York on behalf of City of York Council.
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| 9th August 2014 | 8:30am Alcuin Ave
10:30am Tang Hall Lane 12:30pm Fifth Ave |
| 16th August 2014 | 8:30am Sanderson House Bramham Road
12:30am Bramham Road/Grange Lane junction |
| 30th August 2014 | 8:30am Bouthwaite Drive
12:30pm Burnsall Drive |
| 6th Sept 2014 | 8:30am Sanderson House Bramham Road
8:30am Bramham Road/Grange Lane junction 8:30am Don Avenue 8:30am Kingsway West 10:30am Stuart Road 10:30am North Lane |
| 13th Sept 2014 | 12:30pm Corlett Court
12:30 Windsor Garth |
| 20th Sept 2014 | 10:30am Thoresby Road |
In the middle ages Sheriffs were concerned that the ale of York should be of a suitable quality and brought it upon themselves to appoint Serjeants to test the quality of ale in the city.
This Saturday (9 August) at 1.50pm, the procession will start from the Guildhall to the steps of the Mansion House for the Sheriff’s Address where he will be accompanied by the Civic Party and the Guild in period costume. From there participants will then take part in the medieval custom by visiting the cities alehouses to ensure it is palatable.
Throughout the years, this has become a key charity event in York and involves two separate routes around city centre alehouses. There is also a medieval feast at Bedern Hall in the evening, which takes place from 6.45pm.
As well as the Assize of Ale the Guildhall will be open to the public from 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm. Entry is free and there will be free seal-making workshops. People can also watch preparations for the Assize of Ale during the morning session.
Money raised from the event will be donated towards the Lord Mayor, Sheriff and Guild Master’s charities. The 2014/15 Civic Charities are York Teaching hospital and York against Cancer. Funds raised will also benefit St Leonard’s Hospice and York Blind and Partially Sighted Society. (more…)
Ouse Bridge 7th August 2014
A couple of months ago we reported that public service standards in the City had declined.
Ouse Bridge York June 2014
One particular problem was weed growth – with Ouse Bridge badly affected.
The weeds were not only a potential threat to the integrity of the bridge but were an eyesore in a particularly sensitive area.
So it is disappointing to find that two months later no action has been taken to address the issue.
The event is the first of its kind and has been organised by the council in conjunction with the Wilberforce Trust, the York Blind and Partially Sighted Society and British Blind Sport as part of Celebrating Ability Week (4 to 10 August).
The afternoon of sports and games gives residents a chance to try different activities adapted for visual impairment and to find out more about continuing the sports on a regular basis across the city.
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click for plan
The Councils Planning Committee is set to approve improvements to the footpath which runs through Acomb Wood when it meets tomorrow (Thursday).
A planning application seeks permission to form a new pedestrian footpath through Acomb Wood to link Ashbourne Way and The Quaker Wood PH entrance and to extend the existing path from the Given Close entrance to Lomond Ginnel.
The footpath would be formed of a geotextile membrane which will be laid on top of the existing ground level. Up to 150mm of porous crushed recycled building material will be laid on top and held in place by timber edging. The edging will be held in place by metal or wooden stakes. The surrounding ground level would be re-profiled to the timber edging to prevent a trip hazard.
4.11 At present, whilst the path is established, it is very damp and muddy under foot. The area is extensively used as a cut through and by dog walkers. The raising of the path and the formation of a hard surface would enable the route to be more accessible and easier to negotiate when the weather is inclement.
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The demolition of the Council garages on Chaloners Road is also recommended for approval at the same meeting.
The proposal seeks to demolish the garages and erect a residential development containing 2 no. two bed houses and 6 no. 2 bed apartments.
The application is made by Housing Services and the apartments would all be for social rent (although Housing Services do not know if they will form part of the downsizing provision for the over 55s as yet). 6 no. car parking spaces would be provided.
Amenity space would be provided to the rear; including gardens for the houses and shared amenity space for the apartments.
The sub station would be relocated to the front (south west) corner of the site.
Confusion over process continuesThe York Council confirmed yesterday that it will refund the fines levied on Lendal Bridge during the 6 month closure trial.
However controversy continues as the Council does not intend to proactively tell those affected that they are entitled to a refund!
Labour Councillors claim that social and commercial media will be used to alert claimants but – with as long as 12 months having elapsed since some of the fines were issued and in many cases to drivers from other parts of the UK and Europe – most are unlikely to ever hear about the need to apply for a refund.
The Council should agree to write to every driver telling them of their right to claim a rebate and how to go about doing so
The Council have withdrawn their appeal against the “unlawful” ruling on Lendal Bridge.
They are continuing to pursue an appeal on Coppergate where no fine notices have been issued since April.
Askham Bar bus waiting area
The sculpture, a medieval stone window in a brick surround, depicts the heritage of the city as the site is situated on the original roman road leading to the gateway to the City of York.
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