Cllr Keith Aspden

The next Ward Committee meeting takes place on the 11th February in Fulford Social Hall from 7.15pm. The final list of schemes to be funded by the Ward Committee will be decided at the meeting so why not come along and have your say on where the money goes.

For more details of the schemes that have applied for Ward Committee funding check out the latest edition of Your Ward, which should be delivered soon or visit the Council Website.

Last night the decision was taken by Councillor Steve Galloway, Executive Member for City Strategy, to remove the narrowing of the entrance to Fulford Park from the A19 improvement plans.

This is obviously great news for residents who had opposed the plans believing the changes would cause problems for traffic, while providing little benefit to pedestrians.

The petition, signed by local residents that I handed to the Council in December also highlighted concerns about the impact new road markings would have on the conservation area. These concerns have also been addressed with Council Officers agreeing to slightly reduce the amount of new markings.

The revised scheme now has the support of local residents and the Parish Council and I look forward to the improvements being completed.

Thanks to all of you who signed the petition calling for a rethink on parts of the proposed A19 improvements around Fulford Park.

I submitted the petition at the Full Council meeting last night and I have already had constructive discussions with Council officers about the plans.

I hope to be able to update you all soon on the progress we have made.

The government took control of the East Coast Main Line rail franchise this weekend and with the take over came some good news about York station.

The government announced that it would not be pursuing the appeal started by National Express against the decision by the council’s planning committee to refuse planning permission for the barriers.

I campaigned against the introduction of barriers and  am glad that the government have finally realised that barriers were not appropriate for York station.

They would have created severe problems for people accessing the station, especially for elderly and disabled people entering from the short stay car park.

The barriers would also have had an unwelcome visual impact on the look of our historic station.

While attempts to cut down on people not buying tickets are legitimate, the barriers would have caused too many problems to be a sensible solution.

It is great to see that the campaign against the barriers in the station has been a success.

At this Thursday’s Full Council meeting the Liberal Democrat group will be calling on Councillors to back the 10:10 campaign and cut down on the council’s carbon emissions.

The 10:10 campaign calls on councils, individuals and businesses to reduce their carbon emissions by 10% during 2010. 

The Liberal Democrats Council Executive has already introduced an ambitious carbon management plan which will see the authority’s emissions cut by 25% by 2013. The carbon management plan will see investment in low carbon technology and a change in the way the council operates in order to reduce it’s carbon footprint.

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A few weeks ago I wrote to City of York Council Planning Officers to express concerns raised by local residents about plans to build 3 new detached houses in gardens to the rear of 34 Main Street, Fulford. (Read the original story here)

I am pleased to report that, following the objections, the planning application has been withdrawn.

The plans were not suitable for the area and I am glad that the concerns of local residents have been taken into account.

A few people have asked me to put some pictures up from Fulford Show, so here we go. Thanks to Emma James for the photos.

Once again thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the event a sucess.

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Work will begin next week to resurface the footpath on Crossfield Crescent. It is expected the work will be completed in three weeks, weather permitting.

City of York Council’s Neighbourhood Services will be carrying out the work. Should you have any questions or concerns you can contact them on 01904 553130.

A number of local people have contacted me to express concern about proposals to build new houses on Main Street.

A planning application has been submitted to build 3 new detached houses in gardens to the rear of 34 Main Street, Fulford. The plans also include the creation of 12 parking spaces. Read the rest of this entry. Read the rest of this entry.

Nick Clegg MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats is visiting York on Thursday 1 October for a ‘Meet Nick’ event. This is your chance to put any questions to Nick. It will take place between 5.45pm to 7pm at the Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York.

Have a look here for more info or to book a place e-mail meet@nickclegg.com