Petition Details
No. of Signatures

Petition type

Officer Responsible

Decision Maker

Date of

Receipt

Action Proposed

Action Taken

Status

195. Osbaldwick Sports Club s106 Funding.

125 signatures

ePetition – Cllr M Warters.

Becky Eades

Executive Member for Housing, Planning & Safer Communities (inc Local Plan)

16.10.23

 

Petition Acknowledged and report taken to Executive Member decision session 18 July 2024 explaining the agreements process, did not mean funding had actually been received and this was clarified for each agreement.

Closed

 

 

 

196.  Additional Parking bays needed St Stephen’s Road – We the undersigned ask that as part of the local estate improvements that an additional parking bay is provided for the section of St Stephen’s Road including the block 86 o 104 St Stephen’s Road to provide sufficient parking spaces for residents.  We would welcome the utilisation of eco-grid parking materials as used nearby in St Stephen’s Square.

15 signatures

Hard copy of the petition presented by Cllr Andrew Waller to CSMC on 16 October.

James Gilchrist/

Michael Howard/

Helen Vergereau

Executive Member for Economy and Transport.

16/10/23

To be considered as part of annual review as parking restrictions not being recommended for implementation.

 

On the forward plan for Decision by Economy and Transport Executive Member on 21 May 2024 under Consideration of representations received for Annual Review of TRO requests.

Petition acknowledged

 

Acknowledged as part of the Executive Member Decision Session on the 28th of May 2024 as part of the Annual Review of Traffic Regulation Order Requests and a lesser restriction implemented to reduce the parking controls and lessen the need for more parking. Lining works completed in October 2024 and will continue to be monitored

Closed

198.  We, the undersigned, call upon the City of York Council to use the Chapelfields Estate Improvement funds for more dropped kerbs on gritting, and bus routes in the estate, and to develop an estate improvement plan

38 signatures

 

Presented to Full Council on 23 November 2023 by Cllr Waller.

Michael Jones / Sophie Round

Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

23/11/23

Report to be taken to EMDS Decision Session – date to be advised.

Not enough tenants responded to allow us to undertake a programme of works, as per the HEIP criteria.

 

Open

204. We the undersigned petition the council to carry out a review of road safety around Fishergate Primary School. The review should recommend improvements to road design so that children feel safe when they walk or cycle to school. City of York Council will need to identify funding for the improvements identified by the review.

184 signatures

 

E-Petition

Michael Howard and James Gilchrist.

Executive Member for Economy & Transport

18.01.24

 

Petition Acknowledged

 

Considered at the 19th of July Executive Member Decision Session - The Fishergate School area, including Kent Street and Blue Bridge Lane have been added into the Council’s Safe Routes to School programme for 2024/25 and a feasibility study to be conducted and officers to report back once the study is completed

Open

207.  Residents of Murton Way with frontages onto the section of road between Osbaldwick Link Road and Tranby Avenue fully agree that the problem parking associated with a business on Outgang Lane needs to be stopped ….

8 signatures

 

Hard copy submitted by Cllr. Warters presented at the Executive Member for Economy and Transport Decision Session.

James Gilchrist

Darren Hobson

Executive Member for Economy and Transport

 

22.02.24

 

Lead Petitioner advised the petition itself does not meet the threshold of 10 signatures.

 

Considered as part of the Annual Review TRO Objections report  at 28 May 2024 Decision Session and parking restrictions approved with lining works completed in October 2024.

Closed

208.  We petition City of York Council & N Yorks Combined Authority to reduce traffic harm by adopting the Vision Zero target of zero filled or serious road injuries by 20230, with an intermediate target of 50% fewer vulnerable road user KSI’s by 2027.  We call for Safe Systems and traffic reduction; key is a 20mph default limit in built -up areas across the region and speed reduction on all road classes, including arterials where people are.

400 signatures: 210 wet;190 digital

Hard Copy presented by Anna Semlyen, 20 is Plenty to Executive on 20 February 24.

James Gilchrist/

Michael Howard

Executive Member for Economy and Transport

20/02/24

 

Petition acknowledged

 

Petition was presented at Executive and addressed agenda item on the draft Local Transport Strategy report. 

 

Consideration of the roll out of further 20mph is within the new Local Transport Strategy and Vision Zero adopted and approved at July Executive.


Workshops on how this will be rolled out have commenced with the public.

Closed

211. Plant Based Council

We the undersigned petition the council to commit to becoming Plant Based by:

1. Ensuring food and drink provided at all internal Council meetings and events is 100% plant-based, prioritising seasonal British produce to support our farmers.

2. Prioritising plant-based menu options wherever else the Council has influence, for example in schools, leisure centres and public cafes.

3. Promoting and encouraging plant based eating to residents and removing meat and dairy advertising where the Council has an influence.

We are pleased that City of York Council has committed to be carbon neutral in its own activities by 2030 and to lead by example in the city by taking significant steps to achieve this outcome. Currently, however, there is no commitment to include promoting a plant based diet to help reach this goal. This is surely an oversight, given that the climate and environmental impact of our food choices is becoming increasingly well known. The carbon footprint of a plant based diet is significantly lower than one which includes animal products. Research from Oxford University in 2023 shows that a fully plant based diet produces 75% less greenhouse gas emissions, requires 75% less land, uses 54% less water and results in 66% less biodiversity loss than a diet containing 100 grams of meat daily. By leading the way on promoting plant based eating, City of York Council would encourage York residents and businesses to significantly reduce the climate and environmental impact of food choices. At the same time, this would help to achieve the council's net zero goal by 2030. Given that the Council has already declared a climate emergency and this issue is urgent we ask the Council to respond positively to this petition, without delay.

33 signatures.

 

ePetition

Peter Roderick

Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care

18.03.24

Letter sent and response received.

Letter sent and response received.

Closed

212. Tranby Avenue Parking Problems

We the undersigned petition the council to deal with the dangerous and inconsiderate University related parking in Tranby Avenue and Cavendish Grove in Osbaldwick and Murton.

We the undersigned call upon City of York Council as Highway Authority to stop the University related parking issues compromising highway safety and residential amenity on Tranby Avenue and Cavendish Grove, Osbaldwick and Murton.

165 signatures

 

ePetition and presented by Cllr Warters at Full Council on 21 March 2024

James Gilchrist

Executive Member Economy & Transport

21/03/24

 

Petition considered as part of the Decision Session on the 19th July  and a decision to introduce No Waiting parking restriction statutory consultation on Tranby Avenue between Hull Road and Baysdale was taken.  Report due early 2025 on results of statutory consultation

Open

213. Reduce HMO Thresholds

We the undersigned petition the council to reduce the HMO acceptability thresholds permitting the conversion of further HMOs.

80 signatures

 

ePetition and presented by Cllr Warters at Full Council on 21 March 2024

Tracey Carter/Alison Cooke

Executive Member Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

21/03/24

Petition acknowledged 9/4/24.  Action will be considered as part of a report to Executive on Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD’s) for the Local Plan in June 2024

 

Open

214. Resurface Foxwood Lane

We the undersigned, in the light of repeated deep pothole repairs, request that Foxwood Lane is resurfaced between the junctions with Huntsman’s Walk and Askham Lane to complete the resurfacing which has been done in the section leading from Gale Lane to Huntsman’s Walk.

267 signatures

Presented by Cllr Waller at Full Council on 21 March 2024

 

Additional signatures provided by Cllr Waller 19/4/24

 

71 Additional signatures provided by Cllr Waller on 13/5/24

Steve Wragg

 

Executive Member Economy & Transport

21/03/24

Will be considered at a future Executive Member for Economy and Transport Decision Session

Petition Acknowledged 

 

Report considered the petition at 19 July Executive Member Decision Session, and given Foxwood lane to condition and the priority of an intervention no action will be taken in terms of the scheduled highway maintenance programme at this stage, but it may receive surface dressing in the future.  As the council has a backlog of maintenance and limited funding, therefore difficult decisions must be made to prolong the life of assets.

Closed

215. Resurface Corlett Court

We the undersigned request the resurfacing of Corlett Court road surface following the increasing number of potholes, to follow on from repairs to Walker Drive and Spurr Court.

 

34 signatures

Presented by Cllr Waller at Full Council on 21 March 2024

 

Additional signatures provided by Cllr Waller 19/4/24

Steve Wragg

Executive Member Economy & Transport

21/03/24

Will be considered at a future Executive Member for Economy and Transport Decision Session

Petition Acknowledged 

Report considered the petition at 19 July Executive Member Decision Session, and given Corlett Court’s condition and the priority of an intervention no action will be taken in terms of the scheduled highway maintenance programme at this stage.  As the council has a backlog of maintenance and limited funding, therefore difficult decisions must be made to prolong the life of assets.

Closed

216. Support Outdoor Dining in York

We the undersigned call on the City of York Council to urgently review how pavement cafes can operate in York city centre considering the recent changes to city centre access. Many businesses are now unable to offer an outdoor dining option which will and is having significant financial consequences for local traders and small businesses.

232 signatures

 

Presented by Cllr Mason at Full Council on 21 March 2024

Helene Vergereau

Executive Member Economy & Transport

21.03.24

Report to EMDS and Licensing Committee (including new legislation and guidance update) – Date TBC

Acknowledged on 26.03.24

 

Petition considered as Part of Executive Member Decision Session on the 19th of July and the wider context of the new legislation on pavement cafes.

 

Work to support businesses to apply and make the process more transparent has taken place.

 

Closed

217.  Improving Cycling Facilities on Wentworth Road – We the undersigned, would welcome the opportunity to trial a bicycle storage hanger on Wentworth Road.

12 signatures

 

Petition email to Cllr. Kilbane 11.3.24 from than Lead Petitioner.

Greg Morgan

Executive Member for Economy & Transport

11.03.24

To be considered in a future report to the Executive Member for Economy and Transport

Petition acknowledged, and considered at 19 July Executive Member Decision Session where it was decided a city wide approach needed to be developed.  A further report will be considered early in 2025.

Open

218. Petition the Council to support calls for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

We, the undersigned concerned residents of York, are reaching out to our elected councillors in alignment with major international cities, such as Chicago, as well as UK cities, and in keeping with York's status as the first Human Rights City in the UK. We urgently call for:

1. An immediate and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

2. Immediate access to medical and food supplies, restoration of electricity, and provision of proper shelters for the hundreds of thousands who have been made homeless by the war on Gaza

3.   An immediate exchange of all detainees in Gaza and Israel.

1352 signatures

 

Presented by Cllr Myers at Full Council on 21 March 2024

Bryn Roberts

Executive Leader

21/03/24

 

Petition acknowledged. This will be reported to the next available Corporate Services, Climate Change, and Scrutiny Management Committee, with a recommendation that it be escalated to the Leader of the Council for consideration.

 

Motion passed by Council in September 2024 which provides: “We, the Council and people of York, in keeping with our city's status as the first Human Rights City in the UK, resolve to urgently call for:

· An immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and Israel based on recent peace proposals.

· Immediate access within Gaza to water, medical and food supplies, restoration of electricity, and provision of proper shelters for all impacted by the war.

· The immediate release of all Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees.

Closed

220.  Petition for Residents Parking Zone in Milton Street.

We, the undersigned, call upon City of York Council to introduce a Residents Parking Zone in Milton Street and surrounding streets.

12 signatures

 

Petition email from Cllr Tony Clarke to Highway Regulation 10 April 2024.

Darren Hobson

Executive Member for Economy & Transport

10.04.24

Report to be considered at a future session of the Executive Member for Economy and Transport

  On waiting list of project for ResPark schemes

 

Open

221.  Remove Huntington Road Chicanes.

We the undersigned petition the council to Remove the chicanes near the link road roundabout and Tesco Express that only cause near misses and heavy traffic at peak times.

 

E-petition (closed 4 July)

Michael Howard

Executive Member for Transport

28.05.24

 

Note: our understanding is that this did not receive 10 or more signatures so should not be on the schedule

Closed

222. We request that City of York Council take immediate steps to recruit a permanent Estate Manager for the Chapelfields Estate so that there is a visible presence from the Council’s Housing Department which has been absent for too long in our community.

Presented by Cllr Waller

26 signatures

 

Council

Pauline Stuchfield

Executive Member for Housing

17/07/24

 

 

Open

223. Opposition to the proposal to locate a new McDonalds restaurant on the site of the former Iceland store off Fulford Road.

Presented by Cllr Whitcroft

 

1825 signatures

Electronic

Becky Eades

Planning Committee B

17/07/24

Refer to Planning.

Passed to the relevant planning officer to be taken into account during the planning process.

Closed

224. Restore the condition of York’s Parks and Bar Walls

Approx 2547 signatures - not all signatories are from within the local authority area

 

Presented at Full Council on 19 September 2024 by Cllr Mason

James Gilchrist

 

19.09.24

 

Petition acknowledged

Open

225. Connexions Bus Number 16.

We the undersigned residents of Lincoln Court, Ascot Way and Surrounding streets call on City of York Council and the Management of Connexions Bus Company to sort out the timetable and frequency of the Number 16 Bus

47 signatures

 

Presented at Full Council by Cllr Waller

James Gilchrist

Executive Member for Transport

19.09.24

Further monitoring taking place.

Petition Acknowledged

Open

226. Restore Hull Road Park and Osabaldwick Beck to its former glory with the weirs reinstated and large pond.

Approx 900 signatures on Change.org - not all signatories are from within the local authority area.

 

Presented at Full Council by Cllr Moroney handed in by Cllr Baxter

James Gilchrist

 

19.09.24

 

Petition Acknowledged

Open

227. A Community Pharmacy in Clifton, York

Approx 644 signatures on Change.org - not all signatories are from within the local authority area.

 

Presented at Full Council on 19 September by Cllr Myers

Peter Roderick

Executive Member Health and Adults

19/09/24

Letter to be written by Director to ICB

Letter sent to ICB.

Closed.

228. Clifton with Rawcliffe School - Zebra crossing request (Eastholme Drive)

362 signatures

ePetition and Change.org

Michael Howard/James Gilchrist

Executive Member for Transport

30/09/24

 

Acknowledged in site meeting with lead petitioner

Open