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December 2003

1.12.03: York's boundary to remain unchanged
Monday 01 December 2003
City of York's council chiefs are celebrating cautiously today after the Boundary Committee announced that it does not i
1.12.03: Heslington Village Design Statement
Monday 01 December 2003
Heslington residents will have their chance to shape the future of the area with a public consultation starting next wee
01.10.03: Brush up your basic skills
Monday 01 December 2003
York residents are being offered the opportunity to brush up their basic skills through City of York Council's Training
1.12.03: Christmas Fun Days & OASIS Press Release
Monday 01 December 2003
York's youngsters are in for a festive treat this Christmas with City of York Council's first ever winter Fun Days and O
3.12.03: Disabled Go for York - International Day of Disabled People
Wednesday 03 December 2003
York's strategic partnership, Without Walls, is leading an ambitious plan to open up the city to disabled people.<P> Th
3.12.03; Primary school league tables 2003
Wednesday 03 December 2003
Many of City of York Council's primary schools are continuing to make good progress, according to government figures rel
4.12.03: A59 Park & Ride scheme to go back out to consultation
Thursday 04 December 2003
Residents will get another chance to give their views on the siting of a potential new Park & Ride site on the A59.<P>
posted: 3.12.03: Memorial Garden re-vamp is underway
Thursday 04 December 2003
York's Memorial Gardens will pay homage to one of the city's most famous horticultural sons as part of a scheme to impro
5.12.03: York's Early Years' service shortlisted for Beacon status
Friday 05 December 2003
City of York Council's Early Years' service has been shortlisted for prestigious a Beacon Status award. <P> Assessors f
05.12.03: Allotments come under the spotlight
Friday 05 December 2003
Allotments in York will come under the spotlight next week (Monday, 8 December) when the Executive Member for Leisure an
08.12.03: Momentum on 2 wheels
Monday 08 December 2003
City of York Council's Youth Service is driving home the potential dangers of motorcycles by running a scheme to teach y
08.12.03: Young people get clued up on graffiti
Monday 08 December 2003
Young people in York are now joining the fight against anti-social behaviour and are helping to improve the city's stree
8.12.03: Upgrade for York Crematorium
Monday 08 December 2003
The city's crematorium will undergo a major upgrade with a £235,000, three year improvement scheme.<P> City of York Cou
9.12.03: Support for Bell Farm Adventure Playground
Tuesday 09 December 2003
An vandal hit adventure playground could receive a major funding boost from City of York Council, if agreed by members o
9.12.03: Ambitious new scheme for Tang Hall
Tuesday 09 December 2003
An ambitious scheme to build new community facilities and provide affordable housing in Tang Hall could get the green li
9.12.03: First Tenants move into new-look Slessor Road
Tuesday 09 December 2003
Council tenants in Acomb will get the keys to 10 brand-new homes next week (comm 15 December), as the first phase of a
09.12.03: Right to Read project secures funding
Tuesday 09 December 2003
City of York Council's 'Right to Read' project has successfully secured funding for a third year.<P> The project has be
10.12.03: Improved proposals for Barbican
Wednesday 10 December 2003
<P><P>City of York Council's plans to redevelop the Barbican Centre have been revised to provide improved facilities.
10.12.03: Car parking tariffs to be extended
Wednesday 10 December 2003
Car parking charges in City of York Council's car parks could be extended into the evening under proposals going to the
10.12.03: Council clamps down on underage drinking
Wednesday 10 December 2003
City of York Council is taking a tough stance on the sales of alcohol and other age restricted products to young people.
10.12.03: Festive opening times
Wednesday 10 December 2003
City of York Council workers are getting ready for the festive season, with information about office opening hours.<P>
11.12.03: Young performers make festive music
Thursday 11 December 2003
Young students from City of York Council's performing arts centres will be getting in the festive spirit and displaying
12.12.03: Electric blanket warning
Friday 12 December 2003
City of York Council's Trading Standards team is warning residents to check their electric blankets this winter, in a bi
12.12.03: Drug driving - don't have a bad trip
Friday 12 December 2003
'Tis the season to be jolly' but City of York Council's road safety officers are reminding residents of the dangers that
17.12.03: Prize draw for Christmas recyclers
Wednesday 17 December 2003
What will you be doing with your Christmas tree when it's stripped of its fairy lights and tinsel in three weeks' time?
17.12.03: Young drummers to entertain York shoppers
Wednesday 17 December 2003
York residents can relieve the stresses of Christmas shopping by enjoying musical street entertainment in the city centr
17.12.03: Best Ever Key Stage 3 Results for York Schools
Thursday 18 December 2003
City of York Council's secondary schools have achieved their best ever Key Stage 3 results this year, according to gover
18.12.03: City of York Council on way to excellence
Thursday 18 December 2003
City of York Council is on the way to excellence according to independent figures released today (Thursday, 18 December)
18.12.03: Early Years and Childcare service celebrates another award
Thursday 18 December 2003
City of York Council's Early Years and Childcare service has plenty to celebrate this Christmas. 'The 2003 Sure Start P
19.12.03: West side review timetable put back
Friday 19 December 2003
Plans to consolidate education provision in the west side of York will move forward more slowly than first anticipated.
19.12.03: Distribution of first ASBO leaflet
Friday 19 December 2003
York's crime and community agencies - North Yorkshire Police, Safer York Partnership and City of York Council - will iss
22.12.03: Bus Info service is top of the league
Monday 22 December 2003
City of York Council's travel information line, Bus Info, has just celebrated its fifth birthday by coming top of the le
22.12.03: Full steam ahead for York Business Pride
Monday 22 December 2003
It's full steam ahead for York's business community this Christmas. <P> York Business Pride, an initiative which aims t
23.12.03: Council's Christmas Wish On Track
Tuesday 23 December 2003
City of York Council will post a Christmas wish with a difference today (Tuesday, 23 December). <P> Details of the auth
23.12.03: DPAG consulted on shopping centre access
Tuesday 23 December 2003
Members of City of York Council's Disabled Person's Advisory Group (DPAG) have been offering their opinions on how to im
23.12.03: Taking a tough stance on underage drinking
Tuesday 23 December 2003
City of York Council is reminding retailers of their tough stance on selling alcohol and other age restricted products t
24.12.03: Industry award for trading standards
Wednesday 24 December 2003
City of York Council's 'disguised business sales' project has been recognised as one of the most innovative uses of tech
24.12.03: Women's Aid Supported Housing Scheme
Wednesday 24 December 2003
York could get a brand new Women's Aid housing centre in the new year. Members of City of York Council's Executive Membe