guildhall ward guildhall FEBRUARY / MARCH 2019 GREENlight SERVING MARYGATE, BOOTHAM, GILLYGATE, THE GROVES, WIGGINGTON ROAD, HAXBY ROAD, MONKGATE, HUNTINGTON ROAD, LAYERTHORPE, FOSS ISLAND, GREENlight THE CITY CENTRE, ALDWARK, HUNGATE, TOWER STREET, WALMGATE/NAVIGATION AND LAWRENCE STREET AREAS. Newsletter of York Green Party Things to do, places to go! SERVING MARYGATE, BOOTHAM, GILLYGATE, THE GROVES, WIGGINGTON ROAD, HAXBY ROAD, MONKGATE, HUNTINGTON ROAD, LAYERTHORPE, FOSS ISLAND, Council cuts and other changes can THE CITY CENTRE, ALDWARK, HUNGATE, TOWER STREET, WALMGATE/NAVIGATION AND LAWRENCE STREET AREAS. make it difficult for many people – young and old – to find affordable APRIL 2018 activities and places to meet up near guildhall where t Greens call for a housing Here are justhey a live. few places around the ward some of you may not know about.

St Nick’s Environment Centre heart of York’ with 24 acres of green space policy fit for the future A 10 - 15 minute walk outside the city and activities walls, off Lawrence St. via Bull Lane (on As OCTOBERwell as a great 2018 play area there is pond foot or cycle) is ‘the green guildhall dipping (equipment for provided)everyone (mostlyin Spring free). GREENlight and Summer, f SERVING MARYGATE, BOOTHAM, GILLYGATE, THE GROVES, WIGGINGTON ROAD, HAXBY ROAD, MONKGATE, HUNTINGTON ROAD, LAYERTHORPE, FOSS ISLAND, Did you know? loads of room to play out. THE CITY CENTRE, AL Guildhall Green Party councillor, DWARK, HUNGAT There are drop in eventsree suitable for all Denise Craghill was elected top of Guildhall Ward E, TOWER STREET, WALMGATE/NAVIGATION AND LAWRENCE STRE ages including an Eco-Craftersactivity Club, Greensheets and the poll in the last Council elections Residents MeetingGREENlightExercise sessions Greensin 2015, with the callother two Green for betterNewsletter of mental York Green Party Party candidates close behind. Crime and Anti-Social programme with free activities SERVING MARYGATE, BOOTHAM,ET AREAS. GILLYGATE, THE GROVES, WIGGINGTON ROAD, HAXBY ROAD, MONKGATE, HUNTINGTON ROAD, LAYERTHORPE, FOSS ISLAND, Only Greens or Labour can win in this THE CITY C each we and an ‘Ecotherapy’ ward. including cycling, gardening and Monday Gaming Café (4 – 6pm). health crisis servicesBehaviourENTRE, ALDWARK, HUNGATE, in TOWER STREET,York WALMGATE/NAVIGATIONekday for AND anyone LAWRENCE over STREET 18 AREAS. Denise responded to concerns from All r conservation skills, nature walks, To find out more go to:ww Keeping residents Denise has worked hard for wardWednesday esidents April welcome!25th 2018 Guildhall wardresidents residents and about on planscity wide issues art, Nordic walking, woodworking belfreyyouth.or Cllr Denise Craghill and June Tranmer in the Groves to reduce the hourssuch ofas the air quality and mental(6.30 – health. 7.00 informal, main meeting at 7pm) and cre 6.30pm – 8.30pm The Green Party’s local election higher standards for HousesHour in Multiple Mental HealthGreen Crisis councillors Support LinewillWellbeing always workCentre at 14 Merchants Place, See ative writing. The Zoo Skatepark The Skate g manifesto will call for a Council Occupation (HMOs) throughby two thirds,the withcooperatively no overnightCo with uncil’sservice. other 24 parties for the more informationwww.stnicks.org.uk for w. This meeting was postponed from March 1st due Sainsbury’s between Fossbank and Lord Housing Company to provide as licensing system. The C good of the city. Merchantgate, York YO1 9TU GREENS ON THE COUNCIL ou to the snow. Mayor’s Walk. Itpark caters is f located under n The Storehouse many genuinely affordable homes The Greens will also makeman sure cithatl argued that there are now PRESSURE BUILDS FOR CITY JANUARY 2019 y oth questi rollerblades, scooters and BMX. to rent and buy as possible, both further investigationer support optionshas shown available. that the But 1-14 new housing is affordable to live in last timealong you withons votedother and Thediscagencies l who work on Anti Social Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri evenings and through the planning system and on through requiring verysuggested high levels alternatives of fail to Behaviourprovide a. With some focusocal police on the will Walmgate area & Island Road)Mans is a Youth Centre GUILDHALL WARD ELECTION RESULTS 2015 field S daytime Sat, sessions for 5-25 year olds Council owned land, including York energy efficiency and usesimilar of renewables service. the Walmg uss issues across the ward, run by St Michael le Belfry treet (off Foss are £3 or less. [email protected] skateboards, Central. People in extreme mental distress are be there to answer Church with activities for – delivering very low energy bills and Walmgate Commuate Police Sur More information is available on the likely to h Cou It will call for more innovative approaches helping to reduce climate emissions at children and young people up Facebook different personave to each time. Theyncil’ are often to increase the supply of directly built the same time. re-tell andtheir there story wills Emergencyto be a time to raisePlanning othervey. Unit issues will includingbe present a to age 18. unable to get th ward budget update. nity A Cuppa and Chorus page “TheZooSkateparkYork”. at the affordable housing including the issue Guildhall Green Party councillor, Denise Th These include a ‘Dads specialist NHS Crisisro TeamTo b - which isn’t e Guil ssociation and of Local Housing Bonds and support for ugh at all b C dh The Guildhall ward Green team has been putting on Craghill says “It is good to see the e llrall Craghill & Little ‘Uns’ Group on CENTRENational Centre SUMMIt for Early actual future events addedecause please to th ward G co-housing and self-build projects. ly meant to be a running crisis the but the says “T pressure for the Counci current Council at last investing in some whre he Saturday mornings (Contact line - is already inundated with calls. oenle team system (Danni Makin,Hub Cllrthe at 3 one or more Musiccity centre summits, bringing everyone e mailing list for 0, Clar Other measures will include restrictive new affordable Orhousing if they butdo geta shame through they are likelyA 6 weekWalmgateDenise programme says ‘Weof haveBar is underbucketloads Junction huge pressureenc of [email protected]); is not meeting the a together to tackle bad behaviour, empty shops and Cllr Denise Highest Labour Highest Tory Highest Lib e Street has brought some Located off Walmgate – a cup of tea, informed covenants and local planning guidance they abandonedto the be told,idea afterof a aCouncil brief conversation,that works toemail strategiesimprove j trafficon how we plan to improve Parent & Toddlers Group oth signals at the er city c cake & a chat and a good group sing. Housing Company.someone will get back to them in the menack.woo up welcThe Council to limit the use of new housing for holiday Do you want total keep health up to provisiondatedates on thisin York, and Denis but there on Tuesday ome new servicesN Law seems to be a vast gulf between these and active cooperation le is neededo previous experience needed. “Fun, lets and second homes; revisiting the morning - because an even more urgentwith what the Green [email protected] is e Craghil (Contact liz.hunt@belfrey. Decembervel of need.” calling entreon the pro Executive to getl to on take and ado lead this. in o “Managed creatively, this could deliver now underwarenc between the Council, the NHS and inspiring,other makes you feel better.” case has to be prioritised. doing. 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I am‘There also is urging no single theamendm Council magical to solution apply for but I do Over the last four years York’s four Green councillors have pedestrian islands,ents for a pedestriansfarwider more coordination, communication ‘go-to’ place where they will21st receive June, all at 2pm – 4pm. To book tel. rgani is up t re did you know?cycle lane on La the ss ne01904ed 658338 or www.ncem.co.uk/ sing consiste streets.’o £25m in new Goone clear ent from Cllr and an early s they need it. Int will su keep on arguingcuppachorus for the Guildhall Ward covers all the city centre east of the River Ouse. If you are pport they need, when for cyclists coming out of system to deliver this.” getting Walmgate Bar. wren GUILDHALL WARD RESIDENTS’ MEETING Craghi this newsletter you a vernme resident or studentThe latt new to York! ce St ll i may 2nd suggestions put forwardtart signal more inside n Council election re in the ward.reet Welcome if you are a new nt funding for by Gre er was Foss Island Road and Lawrence GUILDHALLMeeting starts WARD at 6.30pm ELECTION (till 8.30pm). You are welcome are up forD’Agor election.s tak Ine this place ward once on ev May 2nd nextStreet year you will have 3 Thursday 31st January votes to elect 3 councillors.en councillor one of the of cycling on the p city centre high Further suggestionsne. to improve e to reduce the YORK RESULTS 2015 ry 4 years,by the when Fish all‘n ChipCouncil shop seatsand In 2015the Green Party councillor Denise Craghill topped the poll with EXP cycle to improve pedes What are we doingto arrive with from your 6.00pm. money? when crossing Barbican Road • LORE MAIN LIB the o lane at the junction of Andy ther two Green probl A Labour w were not accepted. presentat candidates ave em • Bu ill be elec Cllr Craghill said “The current ment dget close trian prior An update on how the Guildhall wardRA budget has ted here next May.upgradesbehind ar (tbc) ion o RY, Labour. Either Greens or been LIBRARY SQUAR but we believe further and question the Council’s Annual February it the groupsspent with short presentations from some of impr y + questions and successfully got policy through on traffic congestion and ovements coue ver • And an open forum for residents to raise issues. y w ns Cllr De e and dis E welcom Enquiries andnise requests haveto be added to the ward Craghill Highest Labou r funded ld b e, mai Candidatediscussion.Highe cuss e st Tory ma ling list Candidate Highest ion. ov Lib De de.” er theCand last fewm Denise and the Guildhall Green Team have kept idate wytrzy to tel: 01904 Do you want to [email protected] up to date with what the Green P arty years is doing. Fol 552514 | e: bartek.

lo w us at .uk face book.co m/ air quality, homelessness, food poverty, divesting from residents informed over the last four years. GuildhallGreens fossil fuels, public health services, mental health provision, Our regular newsletters have told you about up and coming Ward single-use disposable cups and protecting green spaces. Residents’ Meetings, shared news about issues and activities in the ward They have formally challenged decisions (‘called-in’ for more and updated you on what we are doing. Last summer Denise produced a special leaflet delivered throughout the ward on “Free and Cheap Things cross-party discussion) on play facilities, public trees policy, to Do during the School Holidays.” education transport, the Park & Ride contract (electric buses), allotments, sale of Council land, Fossgate and ResPark charges.

Flood protection and resilience - update Following the public consultation in September, detailed design work is Denise Craghill, June progressing for the upstream storage area at Strensall Tranmer and other Green to provide additional flood protection for residents along Huntington Road. Party lead candidates with the party’s co-leader, Sian Planning permission is needed from three different authorities before the Berry in York. final go-ahead, with Spring 2020 earmarked for construction. DENISE CRAGHILL Denise has also asked the Council to include concerns about poor drainage on stretches of Huntington Road in new work this year on FULL TERM REPORT TO RESIDENTS surface water flooding. The new Foss flood barrier to be installed this year will provide additional protection to residents in the south of the city centre. Discussions with heritage organisations are continuing about last time you voted “It has been an honour to serve as one of the three councillors on City of proposals for additional flood protection from the Ouse in the Museum The Green York Council representing Guildhall ward over the last four years. Guildhall Election Results 2015 Gardens/Marygate area, with further public consultation Party wins earmarked for May. I have met a lot of wonderful people and have learned a great deal about the ‘area‘ - and about how the Council works. here! I am standing for re-election in the Council elections on May 2nd, along with my two Green Party colleagues June Tranmer and Danni Makin. I very denise craghill much hope that voters will re-elect me and give me the chance to keep get in touch 07952 120752 on working on some important projects around the ward that I have started This year and would love to be able to take forward and finish. With more Green Party @ [email protected] Your three votes for councillors we would be able to achieve even more for the ward. Denise Highest Labour Highest Tory Highest Lib Dem @DeniseCraghill Craghill Candidate Candidate Candidate Green councillors on In a Council that has lost almost 50% of its funding and huge numbers of staff, May 2nd will be votes for june Tranmer it can take a frustratingly long time to get things done, but all Green Party positive solutions and councillors are very determined and don’t give up! 1 CRAGHILL collaboration. 07932 163602 @ [email protected] This report gives a flavour of what I have done in the ward, as well as We will always work with @JuneTranmer what Green councillors have done at the city-wide level.” 2 TRANMER other parties for the good of the city. 3 MAKIN danni makin 07952 120752 @DanniMakin

‘Promoted by Andy Chase on behalf of Denise Craghill, June Tranmer and Danni Makin and York Green Party, all at 4 Frazer Court, York YO30 5FH. Printed by LeafletFrog, 38 Britannia Way, Bolton, BL2 2HH. supporting creating local groups GREEN BUDGET healthier streets Here in Guildhall ward Denise AMENDMENT Craghill has worked hard to Taming the negative effects of too much ensure that the two biggest traffic in our streets and neighbourhoods Community Associations is a big challenge in every city. in the ward survive and Denise has: flourish. • persuaded the Groves Regeneration Project to model all options for reducing She was very active in getting a new Walmgate through-traffic in The Groves; Community Association off the ground and has been a member of the • worked with officers to implement a solution to large vehicles damaging Groves Association committee over the last six years. cars on St. John Street; • lobbied for speedier implementation of the Council’s anti-idling policy and Green councillors have submitted alternative budget proposals Following the sad loss of key members, she took a lead on organising its extension to taxi ranks, coach parks and ‘hot-spots’ in residential streets; the recent Groves Association AGM which has led to a new committee • argued successfully for consultation on the pedestrianisation of Fossgate each year. These set out how the Greens would spend the Council’s and lots of energy and ideas for the future. She has also visited and once the current work is complete; limited resources to protect our most vulnerable citizens and to encouraged smaller residents’ groups in the ward. She says ‘I believe • took the lead on using ward funds to install better crossing facilities on keep York safe and sustainable in future. Haxby Road; passionately in working with residents and encouraging their active This February, whilst suggesting the same level of council tax as Labour, • successfully opposed the loss of the mini-roundabout at the end of involvement in their neighbourhoods.’ Fountayne Street; the Greens proposed millions of pounds of capital investment in • called for bolder action to improve bus journey times on Wiggington and sustainable transport initiatives. Haxby roads; These included better provision for people with disabilities, more • argued for a traffic free city centre, better facilities for people with pedestrian crossings and drop kerbs, improved on and off road cycle disabilities and improved pedestrian and cycle facilities in the ‘Castle routes, better bus stops, a trial of a free city centre shuttle bus, secure PLANNING & Gateway’ area including Castle Mills bridge, Tower Street and Piccadilly. over-night parking at Park & Ride sites and extra funding for evening, NEW DEVELOPMENTS weekend and early morning bus services – along with an officer to speed up implementation of an anti-idling policy and Denise has helped residents York’s Clean Air Zone. around the ward to understand the planning system and have their say, ‘calling in’ some standing Green’s also proposed that the price of a standard residents’ parking permit should be reduced to £60/year with a more rapid extension decisions to committee - such as the new Fossgate sign - and also up for you of ‘Respark’ zones to deter commuter parking and encourage public chasing up on the enforcement of planning conditions. transport use. Denise opposed any through route (other than buses, cycling and walking) Over the last four years, Denise has on the Cocoa Works development between Haxby and Wiggington worked hard to respond to individual Other measures included a Council Energy Company and a half a million pound ‘Affordable Warmth’ fund to ; unblocking roads – helping to prevent yet more traffic in the area. She made problems. reduce energy bills more of the city’s 1000+ gullies that still need major works; improved sure that Tree Preservation Orders were served on the trees at Grove Frequent issues have included Anti-Social recycling and waste reduction with immediate plans for introducing House, limiting the scale of development and supported residents on Behaviour, disturbance from construction doorstep food waste and extended plastics collections and providing St Saviourgate in a 7 hour licensing hearing about the future use of sites, missed and untidy bin collections, fly- tipping, litter, blocked drains and inadequately cleaned streets. green waste collections to more houses with gardens. Stonebow House. Denise has chased up immediate responses from the Council and others Also, major investments in new play and recreation facilities for She first raised the issue of the sell off of green open space next to and is working on some longer term improvements, for example a children and young people, expanding the ‘Housing First’ approach for Walmgate Bar (as part of the Council’s sale of Willow House) and standardised Code of Practice for construction sites. long-term homelessness, reinvestment in our parks and open spaces campaigned to retain it. The ‘preferred bidder’ is now facing serious She is also working with Guildhall ward’s new Ward Co-ordinator and a full time Mental Health Champion. £200,000 was put back into planning issues in view of the location next to the historic Walmgate Bar. appointed by social services to refer especially vulnerable residents (18 public health and cuts to day services for older people reversed. Denise is calling for a rethink of the whole process – suggesting a return years +) for extra support and help. Read more about our budget and our Manifesto for York at york. to the drawing board and a look at the options for social housing and a Siobhan can also be contacted directly [email protected] greenparty.org.uk/manifesto community centre on the site.