East Yorkshire Buses have confirmed the No 81 diversionary bus route between Lilling and Flaxton during the period of the Lilling road closure.
The bus will be re-routed along Sheriff Hutton Road, via The Village (Strensall), Lords Moor Lane and York Lane.
The Flaxton pick up and drop off point will be at the end of Barney Lane.
The timetable will not be changed, but please expect possible delays due to the diversion.
Bus 81 Diversionary Route
The Blacksmiths Arms public house in Flaxton closed at the end of August 2021.
In the village plan consultation exercise carried out in Summer 2022:
On the basis of this strength of feeling the Parish Council renewed the Asset of Community Value Listing (ACV) on the Blacksmiths Arms in August 2022 for a period of five years.
When notified that the public house is to be sold the ACV would give the Flaxton Community a six-month period in which to prepare a bid to buy the Blacksmiths Arms during which time the public house could not be sold to another buyer (subject to a small number of exceptions).
The intention to submit a bid would need to be confirmed by the community within six weeks of being notified of the intention to sell.
The public house could still be marketed to other interested parties during the six-month period and the owner has no obligation to sell the public house to the community even if they make an offer.
The Blacksmiths owner gave notice of her intention to dispose of the public house on 1st August 2024.
The Parish Council were notified by North Yorkshire Council on 8th August 2024 and the community now has until 11th September 2024 to decide whether to exercise their right to submit a bid to buy the Blacksmiths Arms and trigger a ‘moratorium’ period’ ending on 31st January 2025.
Flaxton Parish Council are therefore holding a public meeting for Flaxton and local area residents in Flaxton Village Hall on Thursday 29th August 2024 at 07:00 pm to determine whether they want to submit a bid for the public house and, if so, who will manage the bid process and ensure that sufficient funds can be raised.
You can find out more information here:
Open Meeting attendance showed desire to progress the Hall development.
Several villagers volunteered to help with looking at options for demolition and construction of a New Community Hall.
Key task is to formalise a plan of action and a plan of potential construction types.
Knowledge or experience or personal contacts around planning, costing, demolition, asbestos removal, design or associated tasks is desirable .
Outline plans already exist subject to modification.
I have volunteered to chair this first meeting.
If you are unable to attend please contact me at the Old Schoolhouse 01904468047 or
Please note Fundraising will follow once plans are agreed.
There is a vacancy for the position of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).
Please find information about the role and how to apply below.
Flaxton Parish Council is an active Council that seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).
The post is part time, 3.5 hours per week. Working mainly from home, the hours of work are flexible except for attendance at meetings.
Salary will be based on the National Association of Local Councils pay scale and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The candidate must be IT literate, computer equipment is supplied if required. Must be able to store Council equipment and files securely at their home address and be available to attend Council meetings in the evening of the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. The Council is flexible and, should this be unachievable, an alternative evening could be adopted subject to availability of the Village Hall.
Duties will include acting as adviser to the Council, minute taking, and compilation of correspondence, filing, administration of the Council elements of the Parish Website, and financial accounting as the RFO for the Council.
Prior relevant experience is an advantage but training in all aspects of local government administration, leading to CiLCA qualification will be provided.
Local knowledge is an advantage. Flaxton is a small community, and the majority of work relates to local issues. More information about the Flaxton community and the work of the council can be found on the parish website at www.flaxtonpc.org.uk.
Starting date ASAP to allow for briefing, handover and transport of materials from the current acting Parish Clerk.
The application form, job specification and personal specification are available from:
Flaxton Parish Council,
Closing date for applications – Saturday 14th September 2024