RESIDENTS of Micklegate ward are invited to the meeting of the ward committee tomorrow at the council’s new West Offices (entrance facing Toft Green), starting with a drop-in surgery at 6.30pm.

During the opening session, which will be attended by the area’s policing teams, the street environment officers, energy advisors and benefit advisors, Citizens Advice Bureau, Healthwatch York and consultation on the future direction of York Libraries, there will also be an opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes mini-tour of West Offices.

This will be followed by the more formal part of the meeting which will include a discussion on the recent changes to welfare benefits, the election of a planning panel for the ward, information on how the ward committee’s (limited) budget for the coming year will be allocated and an opportunity for residents to raise local issues and concerns.

We are hoping we can welcome as many residents of Micklegate ward as possible.

Sandy Fraser, Julie Gunnell and Dave Merrett, Micklegate ward councilors.