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February 2003

03.02.03: Monk Bar Junction Work
Monday 03 February 2003
Work on upgrading traffic lights at key junctions in the city will continue this week with improvements at Monk Bar.
3:02:03: Free Safety Training still available
Monday 03 February 2003
York's big businesses are still battling it out to win recognition for their work in helping small firms with health and
03:02:03: Free Taster Sessions
Monday 03 February 2003
Ever fancied trying your hand at eastern head massage, calligraphy or web design? Never got round to committing to a reg
04.02.03: B1224 YORK ROAD, ACOMB - Carriageway resurfacing
Tuesday 04 February 2003
City of York Council will be resurfacing the carriageway on York Road, Acomb, between Hobgate and School Street. The wor
04.02.03: Archives Open More Hours
Tuesday 04 February 2003
City of York Council is throwing open the doors to its archives in the evening as part of its drive to increase public a
04.02.03: Book Extravaganza in Tang Hall
Tuesday 04 February 2003
Tang Hall Library will be hosting a day-long celebration of books on Friday, February 7, 2003. <P> The readers' day has
5.02.03: York Parents say 'Bonjour and Willkommen' to Computer Courses
Wednesday 05 February 2003
<P><P><P> Parents across the city are getting up to speed with 21st century computer skills in a bid to keep u
6.02.03 : Young People's Fund allocations for 2002/3
Thursday 06 February 2003
A skate park, fishing project and drama group are amongst the youth groups short listed to receive funding through City
06.02.03: Children to Raise Traffic Concerns with Council
Thursday 06 February 2003
Children from Stockton on the Forest Primary School are so worried about road safety they have secured a meeting with Ci
07.02.03: New Plans to Tackle Fraud and Corruption
Friday 07 February 2003
City of York Council is set to adopt a new, tougher set of procedures to boost the battle against fraud and corruption -
07.02.03: Pedestrian Improvements at Malton Road/Hopgrove Lane
Friday 07 February 2003
City of York Council will start reconstructing the pedestrian crossing and refuge island on Malton Road at the junction
10.02.03: 'At Home' with the Lord Mayor
Monday 10 February 2003
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor David Horton, will host his first 'At Home' of the civic year, together with the Lady
11.02.03: Live Arts Come to York Schools
Tuesday 11 February 2003
Pupils from 50 schools across the city will have an exciting end to their half term with a programme of arts events base
11.02.03: £3.8m Deal for New Council Telephone System
Tuesday 11 February 2003
City of York Council has struck a £3.8m deal with a telecommunications supplier to manage the council's telephone and co
11.02.03: Work on Westfield School Safety Zone Starts on Saturday
Tuesday 11 February 2003
Work to implement a 20 mph zone outside Westfield Infant and Primary School is due to start on Saturday (February 15).
12.02.03: First Wedding for Glen Lodge
Wednesday 12 February 2003
Forget singles nights and dating agencies. Love has blossomed in the strangest of places - over the bingo tables at City
12.02.03: A Mini Invasion
Wednesday 12 February 2003
Pupils from four York primary schools will become mini-Vikings for a day as part of the colourful celebrations to mark
12.02.03: Wheldrake School Safety Zone Work Begins Next Week
Wednesday 12 February 2003
Work to implement a 20 mph zone outside Wheldrake Primary School as part of City of York Council's Safer Routes to Schoo
13.02.03: Bus Fares Fair
Thursday 13 February 2003
City of York Council's annual distribution of pensioners' bus passes will be even bigger and better than normal this yea
13.02.03: Council's First Freedom of Information Steps
Thursday 13 February 2003
City of York Council has taken its first steps to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by listing the kinds o
14.02.03: New Childcare Plan Targets Affordability
Friday 14 February 2003
City of York Council will work to provide more affordable childcare places in some of the most disadvantaged areas of th
15.02.03: Councillors Consider Annual Progress Report
Saturday 15 February 2003
Councillors are to consider an annual progress report on services and planned improvements ahead of the document being p
15.02.03: Council Considers Yorkshire 'Parliament' Idea
Saturday 15 February 2003
The idea of the Yorkshire and Humberside region getting its own elected 'parliament' is to be discussed by City of York
17.02.03: Lessons in learning - York's fifth education lecture
Monday 17 February 2003
The thorny issue of school inspections will be up for debate later this month at City of York Council's prestigious annu
17.02.03: Work of York Information and Counselling Service Recognised
Monday 17 February 2003
The work of a confidential information and counselling service for young people, City of York Council's Youth Enquiry S
17.02.03: Pre-council seminar on e-government
Monday 17 February 2003
Members of the public will have an opportunity to find out more about e-government and what it is going to mean for York
18.02.03: Schools and Community Groups Get Web Offer from National Grid for Learning
Tuesday 18 February 2003
Community groups in York are being offered the chance to be included on a prestigious internet website that gathers toge
18.02.03: £42m Repairs and Modernisation Boost for York Schools
Tuesday 18 February 2003
City of York Council is proposing a £42m, three-year programme to repair school buildings and modernise the city's teach
18.02.03: 'The Sweetest Thing'
Tuesday 18 February 2003
York-based author Fiona Shaw will be making a special appearance at York Central Library at 2.00pm on Saturday, 22 Febru
19.02.03: Charges Safety Net for Council Care
Wednesday 19 February 2003
Hundreds of the city's most vulnerable citizens are set to benefit from a wide-ranging City of York Council review of ch
19.02.03: Charges Safety Net for Council Care
Wednesday 19 February 2003
Hundreds of the city's most vulnerable citizens are set to benefit from a wide-ranging City of York Council review of ch
19.02.03: School Safety Zone for Skelton Primary
Wednesday 19 February 2003
Work will begin next week on a School Safety Zone in the area around Skelton Primary School, Skelton. <P> The scheme i
19:02.03: Council joins bid for 'Consumer Direct' helpline
Wednesday 19 February 2003
City of York Council trading standards department is taking part in a regional bid to create a telephone consumer helpli
19.02.03: New information for budding builders
Wednesday 19 February 2003
DIY amateurs and professionals alike will be able to access building advice and information at the touch of a button tha
21.02.03: Cycling Benefits Women's Health says Research
Friday 21 February 2003
City of York Council's drive to promote cycling as an alternative form of transport to the car could have long term heal
21.02.03: NEWS from SCIENCE CITY YORK - Get Stuck into Science!
Friday 21 February 2003
York's Festival of Discovery is being held this year from 5-19 March. As part of National Science Week, the Festival aim
24.02.03: Bug spreads across Britain
Monday 24 February 2003
Ever got bored on a long car journey? Tired after five minutes of I-spy? Then spare a thought for City of York Council's
25.02.03: Citizens Urged to Walk on By
Tuesday 25 February 2003
City of York Council today (Tuesday, February 25) celebrated the completion of its station to city centre pedestrian rou
25.02.03: Internationally renowned poets peform in York
Tuesday 25 February 2003
Internationally renowned poet, Jack Mapanje, will be one of the readers at an evening of poetry at the Friargate Theatre
25.02.03: Hundreds Offered Tenants' Choice
Tuesday 25 February 2003
Hundreds of York residents are to be offered new kitchens, bathrooms, central heating and other improvements in the la
25.02.03: A19 Improvements for Clifton Area
Tuesday 25 February 2003
Resurfacing improvements along the A19 at Clifton, Clifton Green and Shipton Road began today (Tuesday, February 25).<P
27.02.03: 21st Century Gateway Plan for York Station
Thursday 27 February 2003
City of York Council is proposing to team up with Network Rail and GNER in a £400,000 scheme to improve access for all u
28.02.03: Partnership Management of City Centre
Friday 28 February 2003
A new public/private partnership could be responsible for the future city centre management if councillors agree recomme
28.02.03: Changes proposed to improve the streets
Friday 28 February 2003
A number of significant changes are being proposed to how the street environment is managed. A report being considered
28.02.03: New Overnight Lorry Park for York
Friday 28 February 2003
A new Lorry Park at Murton to serve York will open it gates on the afternoon of Monday,3 March to provide overnight park