As reported in The Press, council planners approved the proposals to convert three farm buildings on the new woodland’s northern edge near Poppleton on August 16.
The decision sparked a furious protest from Lib Dem city councillor Christian Vassie, who said an officer’s report recommending approval of the plans made not a single mention of the flagship community woodland project right next door.
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Over 230 York pensioners £7,000 a year better off with Pension Credit
Hikes to Micklegate parking charges which would see an end to half-hour rates and free Sunday morning stays for churchgoers have been put on hold following a backlash.
A former East Yorkshire subpostmaster has said he still wants “vindication” for the way he and his family were treated during the Horizon IT scandal after being made an OBE.
