The BT kiosk on Moorcroft Road outside Woodthorpe shops is in the process of being consigned to history.
Going, going…
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Another telephone kiosk consigned to history
Action on street-level issues
We recently posted an article about a number of local issues in need of attention. We’re pleased to report that there has been progress in getting them fixed…..
Tree roots had caused the footpath on Silverdale Court to lift and crack in a couple of places, causing a trip hazard. These have now been fixed.
Repaired footpath on Silverdale Court
On Tadcaster Road the footpath was badly potholed at the entrance to the Texaco garage / Co-op. Although it is still something of a patchwork, the worst potholes have now been filled in.
Tadcaster Road footpath repaired
On Wharfe Drive a large pothole had appeared and the road was subsiding towards the kerb, causing large pools of water to collect. This meant that in wet weather, anyone unlucky enough to be walking along when a car passed got a drenching. This has now been fixed.
Wharfe Drive repaired
We are asking when the snicket barriers at the top of Carrfield are going to get a much-needed lick of paint. Funds to pay for this have been identified and approved from the 2015/16 Ward Budget.
Carrfield snicket barrier
Ward Team meeting update published
A write-up of the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Ward Team meeting on 9th March has been published on the council’s website Here.
The Ward Team is made up of the ward councillors and representatives from community and voluntary groups, the Police, local churches, Dringhouses library and housing officers.
Dringhouses FOCUS published
What’s on – Friends of Acomb Wood AGM, 26th April at 7.30pm
Woodthorpe & Acomb Park FOCUS published
What’s on – Tuesday 12 April, talk on the ‘Easter Rising’
‘Children of the Rising: Family and Loss in 1916’ talk by Dr Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid
Date: Tuesday 12th April, 7.00pm
Venue: The Winning Post Function Room, Bishopthorpe Road
York Irish Association presents this event, which will explore the experiences of the children of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. Some participated in the Rising, some were sent away, some waited at home, watching and listening as flames spread and guns boomed; all were profoundly affected. A diverse group, ranging from young adults to infants, offer a glimpse into the intimate and hidden traumas of the rebellion in Ireland.
Tadcaster Road FOCUS published
Tackling street-level issues
Cllr Stephen Fenton spent the weekend out and about across the ward gathering information on street-level issues that need fixing.
Just a few weeks after a repair was made, another section of the brick wall in front of the flats on Thanet Road has been damaged. Stephen has asked for it to be repaired.
Despite it being reported to Network Rail by residents, the fly tipping at the end of North Lane by the railway line has not been removed. Stephen has written to Network Rail to ask for it to be sorted out ASAP.
At the other end of North Lane, a large bag of sawdust has been dumped at the entrance to Hob Moor. Stephen has asked for it to be removed.
The street sign for Dringfield Close has taken a hit from something or someone, and so Stephen has asked for it to be repaired or replaced.
A large stretch of pavement on Tadcaster Road at the entrance to the Texaco garage / Co-op store is badly potholed. Stephen has asked for it to be repaired.
Another section of pavement in need of repair is on Silverdale Court, where a tree root has caused the pavement to rise up and crack, posing a trip hazard for residents. Stephen has asked for it to be repaired.
St James the Deacon Spring Fair, Saturday 9th April
St James the Deacon church on Sherringham Drive hosts its annual Spring Fair on Saturday 9th April from 9.30am to 12.30.
All are welcome!