Includes free indoor bowling taster opportunity.
20’s plenty campaign – private correspondence revealed by Council
Copies of Emails between Councillors and officials in York – exchanged in the run up to the launch of the wide area 20 mph speed limits in west York – have been published by the Council.
The exchange of Emails can be viewed by clicking here
The project cost £600,000 to implement
The correspondence includes a request from Cllr Anna Semlyen for the use of a police radar speed gun (!)
This was the same Labour Councillor who argued that 20 mph speed limits should be introduced without consultation with residents.
Subsequently, as we now know, the new limits have had no effect on traffic speeds.
Woodlands play area almost ready for re-opening
Woodlands playground refurbished
Hedges next to cycle path being trimmed back
Workers were today putting the finishing touches to the refurbished Woodlands play area on Teal Drive/Bellhouse Way.
Hedges area being cut and all the safety surfaces have been renewed.
Children are likely to attend an “opening” later in the week.
Full marks to Rowntrees for talking to local residents about the future of the playground which had been locked closed for over 12 months.
NB. Part of the overgrown hedge blocking the cycle path has also now been cut back.
Community Centre meeting on 3rd September
The committee which runs the Foxwood Community Centre is urging residents to attend a meeting on Wednesday 3rd September which could determine the future of the Centre.
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The Centre lost its Council grant this year – part of a range of cuts to leisure provision in the City imposed by the Labour leadership.
Consequently the Centre can no longer afford to employ a caretaker.
In turn this means a big increase in the workload for a handful of volunteer committee members.
Responding to a survey on the Foxwood are,a 88% of residents said that they thought that the York Council should continue to support the centre. This may become an option again following next May’s Council elections when a change in political control – and policies – is anticipated.
However, in the interim, a difficult 9 months is in prospect for the Community Centre.
The Centre has issued a newsletter to potential volunteers but is keen for anyone with an hour or two to spare each week to attend the meeting. The Centre serves a wider area than just Foxwood with volunteers for Woodthorpe, Acomb Park and the Acomb side of the City generally, being invited to get involved.
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Details of activities taking place at the Centre – together with booking arrangements – can be found on their web site
There is some good news, with York Cares having agreed to rejuvenate the play area at the Centre, together with the Foxwood Park, when they undertake their “Big Challenge” in the neighbourhood during early October. Details here
The door to door survey has also revealed mixed feeling about the future of the play area to the rear of the Community Centre.
It is only now open when the re is an event taking place. There currently aren’t sufficient volunteers available to keep it in good condition so it may be that it will have to become a communal garden or allotments.
Details of the options are expected to be on display at the centre in early September.
Money for Dringhouses voluntary groups
Dringhouses&Woodthorpe community groups and organisations. Ward grant funding avaiable now. Visit: http://t.co/izAPkpAdWI
— Dring/WoodthorpeWard (@DWresforum) August 5, 2014
Woodthorpe Post Office revamp
Report in today’s Press about changes at Woodthorpe Post Office
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Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Resident Forum tomorrow (Monday)
Monday, 3rd March, 2014 7.00 pm
Venue: Woodthorpe Primary School, Summerfield Road, York YO24 2RU
Agenda
1. 7.00pm Drop In Talk to ward councillors, policing team ; pick up information on ward grants 2014-15, have your say on how health services are commissioned in York. York Older People’s Assembly will have a stall.
2. 7.30pm Main Meeting: Welcome and Minutes from the last meeting
3. Police Report
4. JRHT report on play area (Sheringham Ave/Bellhouse Way)
5. Smarter York and environment issues – with Russell Stone CYC
6. Tour de France – a presentation on the arrangements for the event and how communities can get involved
7. 2014-15 Ward Priorities/Ward Budget
8. Annual Planning Panel elections
9. Have Your Say
Latest Planning application Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward
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.
Car theft in Bramble Dene Woodthorpe
Vehicle Theft Woodthorpe 16/12/13 – #York #NHW http://t.co/0nUpla6Rhb
— York Neighbourhood (@yorkwatch) December 24, 2013
90% say “lift Lendal Bridge access restrictions”
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An overwhelming majority of residents have given the thumbs down to the current closure restrictions on Lendal Bridge.
Responding to a survey carried out by the Liberal Democrats, in the Dringhouses, Woodthorpe and Hob Moor areas, only 8% have said that the trial is a success.
90% want the restrictions to be removed.
A massive 95% say that traffic congestion in the City has got worse over recent months.
The results underpin the findings from other sources.
Over 35,000 penalty notices have been issued since the Lendal Bridge and Coppergate ANPR cameras were installed.
Stand and deliver
Labour adopt traditional approach to transport funding in York
The influential “Trip Advisor” web site has logged a large number of complaints from visitors who are vowing never to visit the City again.
A Facebook page has also been set up by opponents of the restrictions.
The Council leadership continue to maintain an air of lofty indifference to resident’s views prompting new calls for a referendum on the future of the restrictions.
An opportunity to test resident’s views, at a reasonable cost, will come on 22nd May when European Parliament elections are already scheduled to take place.
By then, however, some traders may have been forced to close as City centre shopper numbers continue to fall.
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There is no consolation for the Council’s Leadership from residents other responses to the survey.
88% say there is no justification for Labours plans to build on the Green Belt, while 80% remain opposed to a wide area 20 mph speed limit.
Most damming verdict comes from the 93% who believe that public service standards have got worse since Labour took office.
No one who has responded so far believes that standards have got better.