Cllr Keith Aspden

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I am pleased to report that, following the objections, the planning application has been withdrawn.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

The events to mark the 943rd anniversary of the Battle of Fulford last weekend proved very popular with local people.

Well over two hundred local residents, including children and young people, took part in the Family Fun day on Saturday and the re-enactment on Sunday.

It was great to take part in the succesful events which were a fun way to commemorate the history of our area.

Sunday 20th September will mark the 943rd anniversary of the famous Battle of Fulford. To mark the occasion there will be series of family fun events to help people find out more about the battle and have some fun along the way.  Read the rest of this entry.

This year’s Fulford Show was a great success and I would like to thank the Fulford Show committee and the many volunteers for all their dedication and hard work which made this year’s Fulford Show fantastic event.

The show again proved very popular with over 2500 people visiting the 30 stalls from a wide range of groups and organisations. There were also a number of sporting events to help get people involved.

Everyone who worked hard to organise the show deserves credit for all the work they put in to provide this community event.

I am sure everyone is looking forward to next year.

Fulford residents using a popular shortcut will soon be in for a smoother walk after City of York Council announced that Chapel Alley will be fully resurfaced later this month.  The announcement draws to an end a our long campaign to get the Council to adopt the alley and carry out repairs.  Read the rest of this entry.

Dobbies Garden Centres have withdrawn their appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a new garden centre on green belt land in Fulford. 

Dobbies were contesting the refusal of planning permission for a garden centre on land lying to the southeast of York Designer Outlet in Fulford, but in a letter from the Planning Inspectorate today it was confirmed that the planning inquiry set for September was cancelled as the appeal had been withdrawn.  Read the rest of this entry.