Young views sought on new estate
YOUNG people and community groups are to have their say on how to shape the 540-home Derwenthorpe estate in York this weekend.
A community forum, organised by the Derwenthorpe Partnership Advisory Committee (DPAC), will be held at Burnholme Community College tomorrow.
The event, which is open to all, aims to get people's ideas on what can be done to create an environment that brings out the best in young people.
The forum will start at 10am with refreshments and will finish at 12.30pm.
A participative approach - designed to get people together to share their ideas and pool their knowledge - will be used to discuss the needs of 11 to 18-year-olds who will live at Derwenthorpe or in its neighbouring communities.
The ideas and suggestions that come out of the event will be fed back to the DPAC for consideration and inclusion in the community action plan.
The DPAC, made up of representatives of the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), City of York Council and members of the communities next to Derwenthorpe, advises the JRHT on decisions relating to the development.
Jacquie Dale, JRHT director of housing and community services, said: "We hope a good number of people will be willing to come along on Saturday. It will be a great opportunity for people to share what matters to them and for us to hear this.
"Future community forums will consider the needs of other groups of people, including older people and children, and issues such as community safety and the use of technology."
Derwenthorpe will be a development of on the east side of York, near Osbaldwick. It will be developed by JRHT in partnership with the council.
Major infrastructure works will begin on the site in the summer. The first 64 homes will be built in the "Osbaldwick village quarter".
The homes will comprise 15 for rent, ten for low-cost home ownership and 39 for private sale. The first affordable homes are expected to be completed in 2009.
Burnholme Community College is on Bad Bargain Lane and for help with transport and or care costs, phone Anne Richardson on 01904 615957.
People unable to attend tomorrow's meeting are invited to submit their comments, concerns and suggestions by email to information@jrht.org.uk
4:31pm Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Mr_Soul on 4:42pm Fri 9 May 08
JRF - Scum
CoYC - Scum
Vandals and conspirators.
JRF - Scum
CoYC - Scum
Vandals and conspirators.
Posted by: Cruddass is a muppett on 4:50pm Fri 9 May 08
Its a shame they dont listen to public opinion before giving planning permission.
Its a shame they dont listen to public opinion before giving planning permission.
Posted by: andy2007, york on 5:02pm Fri 9 May 08
" first affordable homes" what a night mare for the poor other residents who have saved for ages to buy an house, then find layabouts come in get a cheap house.
" first affordable homes" what a night mare for the poor other residents who have saved for ages to buy an house, then find layabouts come in get a cheap house.
Posted by: tonesview, york on 5:04pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Mr_Soul[/bold] wrote:
JRF - Scum
CoYC - Scum
Vandals and conspirators.[/quote] Negative , Negative, Negative .
At least people are getting a chance on this to put their ideas forward rather than just going ahead regardless.
Mr_Soul wrote:
JRF - Scum
CoYC - Scum
Vandals and conspirators.
Negative , Negative, Negative .
At least people are getting a chance on this to put their ideas forward rather than just going ahead regardless.
Posted by: Lamplighter on 5:08pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]tonesview[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Mr_Soul[/bold] wrote: JRF - Scum CoYC - Scum Vandals and conspirators.[/quote] Negative , Negative, Negative . At least people are getting a chance on this to put their ideas forward rather than just going ahead regardless.[/quote] I wouldn't go so far as to call them scum but I do believe it's a placatory measure. They know there is a lot of public opposition to this scheme and are trying to draw us into acceptance by pretending to give people a say. I imagine that the plans were drawn a long time ago and they know exactly how it's going to be built.
tonesview wrote:
Mr_Soul wrote: JRF - Scum CoYC - Scum Vandals and conspirators.
Negative , Negative, Negative . At least people are getting a chance on this to put their ideas forward rather than just going ahead regardless.
I wouldn't go so far as to call them scum but I do believe it's a placatory measure. They know there is a lot of public opposition to this scheme and are trying to draw us into acceptance by pretending to give people a say. I imagine that the plans were drawn a long time ago and they know exactly how it's going to be built.
Posted by: tonesview, york on 5:26pm Fri 9 May 08
I realise there is a great deal of public opposition to the scheme, but surely it cannot be a bad thing
to get young people involved at this stage. Whether many turn up is another thing.
I realise there is a great deal of public opposition to the scheme, but surely it cannot be a bad thing
to get young people involved at this stage. Whether many turn up is another thing.
Posted by: Anna, york on 4:00pm today
[quote][bold]andy2007[/bold] wrote:
" first affordable homes" what a night mare for the poor other residents who have saved for ages to buy an house, then find layabouts come in get a cheap house.[/quote] What other choice do a lot of young people have to buy a house and why shouldn't they get a hand up on the property ladder? There are certain criteria to meet before anyone is eligible for affordable housing and I'm sure there won't be many 'layabouts' as you put it. Just sounds like sour grapes and jealousy to me!
andy2007 wrote:
" first affordable homes" what a night mare for the poor other residents who have saved for ages to buy an house, then find layabouts come in get a cheap house.
What other choice do a lot of young people have to buy a house and why shouldn't they get a hand up on the property ladder? There are certain criteria to meet before anyone is eligible for affordable housing and I'm sure there won't be many 'layabouts' as you put it. Just sounds like sour grapes and jealousy to me!
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