Green Bins Catch up

Council officers have advised that the green bins which were missed in the area (high numbered end Chapelfields Road, low numbers Barkston Avenue, Marstons, Hammerton Close and Walton Place) on Tuesday will be collected on Saturday (please remember that they might be collected as early as 7am). Additional vehicles have been brought in to assist.

Danesfort Avenue parking layby to be constructed

Residents have asked for additional parking provision in the Gale Lane/Danesfort/Middleton Road area as so much of the area has double yellow lines, and sections of Middleton Road are very congested. The layby which has been in the programme for some time now has been scheduled for the week commencing 25th March and will be the eco grid system used in other locations in the ward.

Events at Acomb Explore

Events coming up at Acomb Explore include a free Cuppa and a Chorus session! FRIDAY 22nd MARCH 11.30AM-1PM, (every fortnight).
Sing in a relaxed, welcoming environment and enjoy a cup of tea and a friendly chat! Come and join us and enjoy making music with a group of friendly people. No previous experience required.

Also it is Shakespeare Week – and there are free activities on SATURDAY 23rd
They are celebrating on Saturday with some Shakespeare crafts from 12.30-2pm. No need to book, come and join us!

Thanet Road safety concerns

Andrew has taken up the concerns from members of Acorn Rugby Club about the cable boxes on Thanet Road which block the view of traffic on Thanet Road of vehicles emerging from the car park. This is already an issue, but O2 have started to erect another box. He visited the site on Wednesday and asked the site supervisor what work was being done, and whilst two boxes are supposed to be coming out a new one will be added to the end of the row. The mast is due to be replaced on Monday (although this is supposed to be a similar size). Andrew has raised the issue with Highways Officers and presented the petition at the meeting of the Executive Member for Planning and Transport on Thursday. He has been assured that he will get a rapid response from officers which will be posted on here when it is received.

Work has started on the utility boxes
The shorter box and pale green box are going to be removed according to O2
A new box is being built which will extend the length of the interrupted vision from the car park
The mast is being replaced on Monday

Tudor Road parking concerns and petition

Westfield Liberal Democrat Councillors have been pressing council officers to ensure that Tudor Road residents do not lose out any more than they need to when the council builds a link road to access the Lowfield Playing Fields Housing Estate.

A planning application has been lodged by the council for the new junction which will lead to the loss of the current three car parking bay. The application will create two parking areas behind 108 and 110 Tudor Road. However, councillors have pressed the council to ensure that there is no net loss as Tudor Road is a clearway and has  no on-street parking options.

Details of planning application

Proposed junction

Cllr Sue Hunter at the current parking bay

In response to the pressure from councillors council officers have today announced that they are looking to create three new single bay parking areas further along Tudor Road. These are dependent upon finding locations away from trees, utilities and other restrictions. So far other departments within the council have not objected but there have been instances of long delays on other parking bays in the ward and so councillors are being vigilant.

Proposed replacement parking (salmon coloured sections)

 

Residents will have the opportunity to see these plans at a Drop In Session which has been arranged following requests from Ward Councillors. This will take place at the Gateway Centre, Front Street on 5th March between 4pm and 7pm.

Councillors have launched a petition following requests from residents that there are improvements to the Tudor Road area and in particular the junction with Gale Lane where crossing is already difficult and will be made more so with the increased traffic from the new estate.

Winter warmer social gathering 20th February

The last of the Winter Warmers sponsored by the Ward Committee run with York Age UK will take place on 20th February at 2pm-4pm at Acomb Methodist Church Hall.  Come along to meet friends with hot drinks, toasted tea cakes and crumpets and a quiz. Its for over 60’s to meet new friends, and carers are also welcome and we have more coming along each time. This grew out of summer events and the Westfield Ward councillors will be running these again later in the year with ward committee support.

Winter Warmer Social events with Councillor Sue Hunter

English Touring Opera return to Acomb Explore

Coming to Acomb Explore on Saturday 30th March 3pm-4pm an event covering the environment. Suitable for age 7+ years call 01904 552651 to book. Tickets £4.50 per person. This will be the third year that the English Touring Opera has come to Acomb Explore with Shackleton’s Cat being their last visit.

Paradise Planet is a collection of ocean stories for families and children in primary schools

. This world of musical mayhem follows the adventures of humans who live on the waves, and the animals that live beneath them. This interactive opera celebrates the awesome power of the ocean – but things are not all as they seem and the animals are in danger. As the stories collide it’s up to us to save this magical world.

The opera is accompanied by extensive resources for teachers. This curriculum-linked piece draws from the KS2 Science syllabus on ‘Living Things’ including classifying and naming animals, food chains, changing natural environments, human impact, conservation, and working scientifically. There will also be songs for children to learn ahead of the visit of ETO to a school.

For more details contact Acomb Explore on 552651 or else the English Touring Opera Website