People and communities

Rural West York Ward


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Your ward councillors are:

Your ward councillors set priorities and work to address them with input from partners and residents. They host ward committee meetings and events, and lead a team of officers/partners working in the area.

You can attend events and committee meetings in your ward to find out about how local priorities are being addressed. View agendas and minutes from Rural West Ward committee meetings.

Rural West York Ward profile, priorities and funding

The Rural West Ward profile contains statistical information about the area and is updated every 3 months.

Based on feedback from residents, ward councillors have set the following current ward priorities:

  • improving voluntary and community involvement
  • reducing loneliness and social isolation
  • promoting community cohesion
  • widening opportunities for young people

Ward budget

Each ward has a budget to spend on local priorities. Ward Committees make recommendations to the Corporate Director of Children, Education and Communities on how the money should be spent.

For 2019 to 2020 the ward budget is £24,000.

The ward also receives a budget allocation for improvements to local highways. This is a 4-year programme and the amount allocated for 2019 to 2022 is £84,000.

Consultations and decisions on funding happen at ward committee meetings and through surveys and councillor surgeries.

Ward grant applications

Community groups and voluntary organisations based in the ward can apply for budget funding by making a ward grant application.

This ward is currently inviting ward grant applications. See further information about ward grant applications, and how to apply.

Community projects eligible for grants may include services for the local area, such as projects which:

  • help to achieve ward priorities
  • provide a service in the ward
  • provide opportunities for ward residents to become involved

Housing Environment Improvement Programme

The Housing Environment Improvement Programme (HEIP) supports the delivery of local priorities, specifically improvements that tenants have identified as important.

Residents' Associations, Parish Councils and Planning Panels

Residents' Associations in this ward:

Parish Councils in this ward:

Planning Panels are not active in areas where there are Parish Councils.

Contact your Community Involvement Officer for more information on Residents' Associations and Planning Panels.

Support in your ward

The City of York Council Health Trainers offer support to help residents to continue to live independently and safely in their homes.

The Healthy Homes handyperson service can perform small jobs around your home if you are:

  • aged 60 years and over
  • disabled

Rural West York Ward information

Stay up to date with what's happening in Rural West York Ward by:

Ask your CIO to add you to their email list for updates on news and events.

Also see

Jack Woodhams

Community Involvement Officer

West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 552042

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