Please report all instances of crime / anti-social behaviour / suspicious behaviour to the police as it affects the level of police resources allocated to our area. You can report crimes via the following: Online: Contact us | Police.uk (www.police.uk) Tel: 101 (or 999 in an emergency) Crimestoppers: http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or 0800 555 111
Police report for Haxby - August 2024.pdf
There continues to be some unlawful and/or inconsiderate parking of vehicles on The Village. It has been particularly bad at two points – near the post office / Morrison’s and outside the dentist. Please do not park on the grass and be considerate of others when parking your car/vehicle. Thank you.
York launches new air alert service We’ve launched a new service that sends out free air pollution alerts and health advice to residents and visitors most likely to be affected by air pollution. The York Air Alert service, which is funded by DEFRA, gives advanced warning air pollution events via text, email or voicemail and users can select alerts for different areas of the city, depending on where they live or work.
Garden Waste Collection Service from City of York Council.pdf
York Environment Week(s) is back for a fifth year
Following the success of 2023, when we hosted a wider range of events than ever before, York Environment Weeks (YEWs) is back for its fifth year. This year, the festival of green events will be spread over four weeks, from 14th September to 12th October, providing even more opportunities to celebrate and stand up for the environment.
YEWs24 is inviting community groups, businesses and other organisations - such as schools, universities, tra...
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Haxby and Wigginton Cemetery Committee (which oversees the management of the cemetery) is considering setting up a 'Friends of Haxby & Wigginton Cemetery' group whereby volunteers can help to make the cemetery the best it can be. If this is something in which you're interested, please contact the cemetery clerk - Jane Grant - email: cemetery@haxbytowncouncil.gov.uk or tel: 07960 201814.
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Oaken Grove Community Centre is run by Haxby & Wigginton Youth & Community Association (registered charity no. 1105675) which aims to actively promote the wellbeing of residents in Haxby, Wigginton and the surrounding area.
Haxby Town Council actively supports the centre with an annual grant of over £12,000.
The friendly and accessible community facilities at the centre are regularly hired by local groups, businesses and individuals. For more infor...
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Haxby Town Council has formally objected to the proposed development of circa 800 houses to the north of Haxby (ref: 23/00160/OUTM). Click on the link below to view the town council's objection letter which has been sent to the Plannnig Department at City of York Council. HTC objection to 23-00160-OUTM.pdf
Earlier this year Haxby Town Council submitted the following objections to City of York Council.
Re: Application 23/00160/OUTM – Land to the South of Rose Cottage Farm and the Lodge, Moor Lane, Haxby. Outline application with all matters reserved except for access for circa 800 dwellings, provision of open space, flood storage measures, landscaping and associated infrastructure.
Haxby Town Council objects to the proposal for the reasons outlined below:
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Parking on the village green – please don’t do it The town council regularly receives complaints from residents regarding vehicles which are parked on grass and/or pavements on the village green. Therefore, please be considerate of others and don’t park your car/van on the green (from the York Road roundabout to North Lane). Thank you, Haxby Town Council
Haxby Town Council jointly operates Haxby and Wigginton Cemetery with Wigginton Parish Council. A joint cemetery committee of councillors from both councils oversees the cemetery’s operation.
Haxby Town Council has resolved to issue a public apology regarding the recent ‘topple testing’ of headstones as it fully appreciates the sensitive nature of this matter.
The cemetery committee has a statutory duty to ensure the cemetery is safe for visitors and as such ...
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