Notices - recent
July 2021 Parish Magazine
published on 30th Jun 2021
The July edition of the Escrick Parish Magazine has been published online! Here is the link: https://issuu.com/poppy.green309/docs/escrick_parish_magazine_july_2021
Selby District Council Consultation on Conservation Area Appraisals
published on 18th Jun 2021
Selby District Council Planning Policy Team is launching a public consultation on its Draft Conservation Area Appraisals for the parishes of:
If you download the draft Conservation Area Appraisal documents use the 'save tab' before viewing so you can view and use the interactive map within the document.
The appraisals have been produced by Alan Baxter Associates in conjunction with Selby District Council.
The draft appraisals identify the features which make a positive or negative contribution to the special character of the conservation area. The document also reviews the boundary and provides recommendations for future enhancement. A link to the document can be found below.
The consultation will run for 6 weeks from Friday 18th June to Friday 30th July.
All comments must be received by 5pm on Friday 30th July 2021.
You can submit comments using our online comments form here
Alternatively responses can be returned by e-mail to localplan@Selby.gov.uk; or by post to the Planning Policy Team, Selby District Council, Civic Centre, Doncaster Road, Selby YO8 9FT.
Pick a stalk whilst you walk (or more)
published on 10th Jun 2021
Himalayan Balsam is an invasive species that has established itself in Gassy Woods.
It needs active management to prevent it spreading further, and eclipsing other species.
If you are able to help by pulling up (as below), even with just a little whilst walking in the woods, it would be greatly appreciated.
Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
published on 7th Jun 2021
We are consulting upon the final draft of Escrick's Neighbourhood Plan from Monday 7th June until Sunday 18th July 2021. See escrick.org/ndp for details.
Hedges and pavements
published on 3rd Jun 2021
The recent warm weather has given many plants a much needed growth spurt. However, as a result in a few places hedges and weeds are starting to encroach into pavements, and the visibility splays at junctions.
For the benefit of other residents, we'd appreciate people checking whether their frontage would benefit from a quick trim.
The Highways Act 1980, section 154, creates a legal obligation for the owner or occupier of a property to ensure that the 'public highway' adjacent to their property is not obstructed by vegetation from their property. A 'public highway' means any verge, footway, carriageway, bridleway or footpath that is maintained at public expense and over which the public has a right of way.
As a guide, hedges/trees should be no lower than 7ft 6" over a pavement, and no lower than 17ft over a road.
The Parish Council's contractor will be cutting the hedges that the Parish Council maintains on their next visit to the village (within the next 2 weeks).
We are aware that some confusion exists around the legality and probity of cutting hedges during the bird nesting season. It is an offence under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 to intentionally damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built. As such, it is generally recommended to avoid cutting hedges where feasible during the peak nesting season of March – August. Whilst it is best to defer significant pruning until outside the nesting season, it is not illegal to trim hedges during this time, providing reasonable steps are taken to check that a birds nest will not be damaged or destroyed.
Parish Magazine Update - June 2021
published on 1st Jun 2021
The following update appears in June 2021 Parish Magazine:
Escrick Parish Council Update
Bus stop: The provision of bins has been agreed by City of York Council.
Planning: The District Council has advised that they expect to do a further round of consultation on the local plan in the late summer/early Autumn. This is expected to include some additional sites put forward since the consultation in March, and may include an emerging preference on the new settlement proposals.
Highways: The Parish Council has received another complaint about parking associated with the primary school. It was agreed to pass this to the primary school for now, but when Covid restriction have ended to explore whether there are more proactive steps that can be taken.
Shop: The desire for a Post Office and/or shop in the village was a key theme from the Neighbourhood Plan surveys. Cllr Hawes has agreed to develop proposals as how the Parish Council might support this ambition, including looking at community shop schemes operated in other villages.
Maintenance: Cllr Chambers has painted the wooden posts at the Jubilee memorial, and replanted the planters in front of the village signs. The bushes overhanging the coronation memorial are to be trimmed back to allow the area to be tidied.
Council: The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council was held on 4th May. The annual governance and account statements were approved. Cllr Rowson and Cllr Reader agreed to continue as Chair and Vice-Chair for a further year to allow others to prepare to take-on these roles.
Parish Council meeting dates: Councillors agreed to cancel June’s meeting. Assuming no major changes to easing of Covid restrictions the Council will return to physical meetings from July. Future meeting dates: 5th July, 6th September and 4th October. Contact: Clerk (Sally Look), clerk@escrick.org, Chair (Richard Rowson), chair@escrick.org; Website: escrick.org
June 2021 Parish Magazine
published on 31st May 2021
The June edition of the Escrick Parish Magazine has been published online!
Here is the link: https://issuu.com/poppy.green309/docs/escrick_parish_magazine_june_2021
Break-in, Woodlands, Sunday 23rd May
published on 23rd May 2021
From North Yorkshire Police:
At 1355hrs today we received a call from a resident of a property in the Woodlands area of Escrick who had just disturbed a male who had broken in to their property having smashed glass in the conservatory.
He is described as average height, slim build, wearing a black polo neck jumper, black jeans, black cotton hat and black mask.
He made off on foot running towards Skipwith Road
If you have any CCTV or information please contact us on 101 ref 12210123673
Coming Out of COVID - Selby District Survey
published on 10th May 2021
COVID has had a significant impact on so many people, families, communities, and organisations. Funding from North Yorkshire County Council is enabling us to conduct this survey.
The results of this survey will be collated and shared across community partnerships to help shape services and direct resources to where they are most needed. To complete the survey -
You can complete a paper-based survey
- Contact Selby District AVS on 01757 291111 for a staff member to complete the survey with you
- Use the following link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SDCovid2021
- Use the QR code
Selby District AVS will hold the data to create reports on the impact of Covid and the future needs of people across Selby District. Your personal details will not be shared in these reports.
If you need a copy of the paper-based survey, let us know and we can email it to you: enquiries@selbydistrictavs.org.uk / 01757 291111
Please return to Selby District AVS, Community House, Portholme Road, Selby, YO8 4QQ
May 2021 Parish Magazine
published on 1st May 2021
The May 2021 edition of the Escrick Parish Magazine has been published online!
Here is the link: https://issuu.com/poppy.green309/docs/escrick_parish_magazine_-_may_2021