Latest Westfield Ward planning applications for Front Street (fell Cypress trees) and Barkston Avenue (new block… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/18/latest-westfield-ward-planning-applications-for-front-street-fell-cypress-trees-and-barkston-avenue-new-block-of-flats/

Latest job vacancies in York. Includes Highways Inspector… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/latest-job-vacancies-in-york-includes-highways-inspector-42k-neighbourhood-caretaker-27k-land-charges-officer-30k-school-vice-principal-66k-general-operative-27k-highway-site-agent-42/

York’s EV charging network: Still stalling When York’s EV HyperHubs were launched, they were meant to symbolise a modern, reliable future for clean transport.… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/yorks-ev-charging-network-a-system-thats-supposed-to-be-modern-but-feels-anything-but/

York Court orders £1,023 payment after cigarette littering case A York resident has been ordered to pay £1,023 after dropping cigarette ends in the street — a case that stands out… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/york-court-orders-1023-payment-after-cigarette-littering-case/

Sales in York City centre continue to fall Commercial interests were unanimous in their unsuccessful attempt to persuade the York Council not to restrict the operation of the traditional Christmas… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/sales-in-york-city-centre-continue-to-fall/

The rising cost of democracy in York – update Updated figures detailing the amount being claimed from taxpayers by local politicians have been published. The list now includes payments being made through the Local Government Association. Taxpayers are now funding 12 representatives who are taking…

Spark will be asked to remove advertising balloon Sources within West Offices have confirmed that a giant advertising balloon which is being flown above the Spark container village breach… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/york-council-looking-forward-to-a-profit-share-bonus/

Planning appeal at St Edwards Close partially dismissed over tree impact A planning appeal for works at 19 St Edwards Close, Tadcaster Road, has resulted in a split decision, with the Planning Inspector allowing some elements of the scheme but dismissing others due to concerns about the impact on…

York’s Christmas Market: A risky pause for thought UPDATE Update 12th May 2026 The Council's Labour Executive have agreed to reduce the Christmas market opening this year to 6 days. On the… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/yorks-christmas-market-a-risky-pause-for-thought/

What’s on in York: Plant sale in Foxwood on Friday https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/whats-on-in-york-plant-sale-in-foxwood-on-friday/

Just a reminder that our friends from the Poppleton Community Railway Nursery will be having their annual plant sale in the Foxwood Community Centre car park on Friday. www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk

Latest road works in York. A large number of activities, including race meeting closures and night-time closure of the A1237 northern bypass, A1237 From Askham Bryan Lane to Broad Lane, York 13 May - 15 May Roadworks, Delays likely Traffic management: Road closure Description: CYC basic…

York Neighbourhood Caretaker team praised — but questions remain over coverage and long‑term maintenance Next week’s Council meeting will… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/york-neighbourhood-caretaker-team-praised-but-questions-remain-over-coverage-and-long-term-maintenance/

Guildhall pub plans return — now with a micro‑brewery attached A month after the Licensing Committee narrowly approved an alcohol licence for a proposed new pub beside the… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/tensions-rise-over-plans-for-guildhall-gastro-pub-as-objections-mount/

Latest Westfield Ward planning application for Front Street (planning condition – render) Below is the latest planning application received by the York… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/latest-westfield-ward-planning-application-for-front-street-planning-condition-render/

Time for the York Council to improve its recycling performance With less frequent recycling collections on the cards in York , there have been calls for existing facilities to be… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/time-for-the-york-council-to-improve-its-recycling-performance/

Latest job vacancies in York. Includes Community Learning… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/10/latest-job-vacancies-in-york-includes-community-learning-coordinator-30k-course-co-ordinator-27k-business-support-assistant-27k-volunteer-project-officer-37k-public-health-practitioner-5/

🎬 What’s on at Acomb Explore Library – Late May 2026 There’s plenty to enjoy at Acomb Explore Library this month — from musical adventures and family films to grown‑up cinema and… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/%f0%9f%8e%ac-whats-on-at-acomb-explore-library-late-may-2026/

On this day in 1153: William Fitzherbert installed as Archbishop of York On this day in 1153, William Fitzherbert — nephew of King Stephen — was installed as Archbishop of… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/on-this-day-in-1153-william-fitzherbert-installed-as-archbishop-of-york/

Heslington convenience store wins appeal to extend opening hours. Residents’ views overruled by the planning inspector. A… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/heslington-convenience-store-wins-appeal-to-extend-opening-hours-residents-views-overruled-by-the-planning-inspector/

New rules for private tenants and landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act Changes to private renting in England came into force at the start of May with the introduction… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/new-rules-for-private-tenants-and-landlords-under-the-renters-rights-act/

Final push on York Station Gateway highway works – two years late, but nearly there Declays coming to an end? City of York Council has announced what it calls the… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/final-push-on-york-station-gateway-highway-works-two-years-late-but-nearly-there/

Ombudsman upholds complaint over York planning enforcement delays The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a complaint against City of York Council after finding… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/ombudsman-upholds-complaint-over-york-planning-enforcement-delays/

On this day in 1574 – When Huntington fell out with York (over dung) On this day in 1574, York’s civic leaders found themselves dealing with a very earthy diplomatic incident. The… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/on-this-day-in-1574-when-huntington-fell-out-with-york-over-dung/

Getting to Healthcare: What the New Patient Transport Rules Are Doing to People in York and North Yorkshire Healthwatch York and… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/getting-to-healthcare-what-the-new-patient-transport-rules-are-doing-to-people-in-york-and-north-yorkshire/

Merchant Adventurers set out plans to restore No. 36 Fossgate and open more of their medieval Hall to the public The Company of… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/merchant-adventurers-set-out-plans-to-restore-no-36-fossgate-and-open-more-of-their-medieval-hall-to-the-public/

Chapelfields housing planning application refused Planning Refusal at 89 Barkston Avenue, York City of York Council has refused a planning application for the erection of a detached two-storey… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/chapelfields-housing-planning-application-refused/

Latest roadworks in York. Includes Alma Tce., Bishopthorpe Rd.,… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/latest-roadworks-in-york-includes-alma-tce-bishopthorpe-rd-blake-st-cornlands-rd-esplanade-car-park-foss-islands-rd-george-st-hospital-fields-rd-leeman-rd-lochrin-place-lydham-court/

Blue Badge visits to York City centre are declining Daily number of blue badge holders visiting York City centre The York Council has published figures which show the number of blue badge… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/blue-badge-visits-to-york-city-centre-are-declining/

York View: A new way to explore local information in York The City of York Council has launched York View, an online Geographic Information System (GIS) that brings together a wide range… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/york-view-a-new-way-to-explore-local-information-in-york/

Latest job vacancies in York. Includes School Office… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/latest-job-vacancies-in-york-includes-school-office-manager-28k-it-engineer-42k-youth-service-workers-x-2-37k-contracts-manager-37k-plus-fifteen-school-vacancies-and-five-work-experience-o/

🧾 Government Acts to End “Fining for Profit” After sustained pressure from Liberal Democrat MPs, the Government has agreed to clamp down on the practice of “fining for profit” — where… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/%f0%9f%a7%be-government-acts-to-end-fining-for-profit/

On this day in 1916: The Zeppelin raid on York On the night of 2 May 1916, York experienced the full terror of modern warfare. At around 10.30 p.m., the slow‑moving shadow of a German Zeppelin… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/on-this-day-in-1916-the-zeppelin-raid-on-york/

York’s Christmas Market: A risky pause for thought The City of York Council is still agonising over whether to reduce the operating days of York’s hugely popular Christmas Market. The latest… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/yorks-christmas-market-a-risky-pause-for-thought/

York’s past at your fingertips: Explore York launches new digital archive The Oldest Record: York’s Civic Memory Begins in 1155The archive catalogue includes material… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/yorks-past-at-your-fingertips-explore-york-launches-new-digital-archive/

Ombudsman finds fault in York Council planning case The Local Government Ombudsman has upheld a complaint against City of York Council over its handling of a neighbour’s planning query —… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/ombudsman-finds-fault-in-york-council-planning-case/

On this day in 1648 – “an extremely unpleasant event in Clifton” The Clifton Poisonings On this day in 1648, York was gripped by one of the most disturbing criminal cases of the… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/on-this-day-in-1648-an-extremely-unpleasant-event-in-clifton/

Audit & Governance committee meets on 6th May – Anti‑Fraud work under the microscope The City of York Council’s Audit & Governance Committee meets on Wednesday 6… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/audit-governance-committee-meets-on-6th-may-anti-fraud-work-under-the-microscope/

Regulator finds “weaknesses” at City of York Council – tenants say the problems have been obvious for years The Regulator of Social Housing… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/regulator-finds-weaknesses-at-city-of-york-council-tenants-say-the-problems-have-been-obvious-for-years/

Hempland Lane: Second time lucky for apartment scheme? City of York Council’s planning committee will next week consider a fresh application for 45 Hempland Lane, where developers are seeking… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/hempland-lane-second-time-lucky-for-apartment-scheme/

Willow House: A decade of delay — and still no clear plan Next week’s planning committee will once again turn its attention to Willow House, the long‑vacant former care home on… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/willow-house-a-decade-of-delay-and-still-no-clear-plan/

Latest roadworks in York. Includes A1237, A64, Bishopgate… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/latest-roadworks-in-york-includes-a1237-a64-bishopgate-street-cleveland-street-cornlands-road-hospital-fields-road-knavesmire-road-nunnery-lane-st-pauls-mews-the-mount-and-welland-rise/

EV charging across pavements: Government says “Soon” – But York isn’t there yet A flurry of national press stories this week claimed that homeowners will “soon be allowed… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/ev-charging-across-pavements-government-says-soon-but-york-isnt-there-yet/

Bad news for Council taxpayers as York Council set to increase in size York’s Ward boundary shake‑up: More Councillors, More Cost – But is it better? Despite early… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/bad-news-for-council-taxpayers-as-york-council-set-to-increase-in-size/

On this day in 1769: The road to the Bar Convent On 27 April 1769, York’s Catholic community reached a quiet but remarkable milestone. On this day, the first Mass was celebrated beneath the newly… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/on-this-day-in-1769-the-road-to-the-bar-convent/

New planning application: Conversion of upper floors at 2B Kings Square, St Andrewgate A planning and listed building consent application has been submitted… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/new-planning-application-conversion-of-upper-floors-at-2b-kings-square-st-andrewgate/

New planning application: Five detached homes proposed behind Avon Dhu on Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton A new planning application has… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/new-planning-application-five-detached-homes-proposed-behind-avon-dhu-on-millfield-lane-nether-poppleton/

Latest Westfield Ward planning applications for Front Street (convert offices to flats/beauty therapist) and… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/latest-westfield-ward-planning-applications-for-front-street-convert-offices-to-flats-beauty-therapist-and-bowling-lane-extension/

On this weekend in 1816: York’s First Steam Packet On 25 April 1816, York’s riverfront was alive with excitement. Crowds gathered along the New Walk to witness a marvel of modern engineering—the… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/on-this-weekend-in-1816-yorks-first-steam-packet/

A lot of traffic is diverting to roads in the Askham Bryan & Rufforth areas www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2605380...