Council considers ways to minimise localised flooding City of York Council has been working with partners at Yorkshire Water, the Environment Agency and local Internal Drainage Boards to try to minimise the impact of any future localised flooding, following the floods of June 2007.

Find out more about Discus Bungalow plans Residents are invited to attend information events to find out more about proposed development plans for the Discus Bungalows sites.

Council gets top marks for waste National performance figures on waste disposal issued by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) have revealed City of York Council is in the top ten in three categories.

Three stars for council's Benefits Team A three star rating has been awarded to the council's benefit team, following a rigorous independent assessment of its benefit services.

Council leads the way on sustainable homes All new homes built in York should be carbon neutral by 2016, thanks to new policy agreed by City of York Council.

Young people light up the city with performances of 'Winter Lights' Over 400 young musicians, dancers and actors will bring the city to life next week with their 'winter lights' performances.

Government announces York's budget settlement for 2008-2011 The government has today (6 December) announced the funding settlement for City of York Council for the next three years.

New ring road roundabout to open The final stages of a new ring road roundabout in York will see it nearing completion over the next few weeks.

A1237/Strensall Road Roundabout Improvements City of York Council has made some amendments to the lanes on the approach to the new Strensall Road roundabout on the A1237 outer ring road as part of a programme of improvements to the local transport network.

Residents to take part in budget summit Residents and business leaders will get the opportunity to put forward their views on the City of York Council's annual budget thanks to a special budget summit this year.

Christmas refuse collection dates City of York Council is advising residents that their refuse and recycling collection arrangements will change over the festive period.

Biomation project's latest animation premieres City of York Council's pioneering digital youth arts project, Biomation, will screen its latest animation for the first time next Thursday, 20 December.

Council announces ten year vision City of York Council has announced its vision for the next ten years as part of a re-freshed corporate strategy, launched today (Tuesday, 11 December).

It’s Gala Time at Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool The sixth annual SWIM YORK Gala is taking place this weekend (Sunday, 16 December) at Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool.

Christmas 'At Home' with the Lord Mayor of York Residents and visitors will be able to see York's historic Mansion House in all its festive glory next week, thanks to a Christmas 'At Home' with the Lord Mayor.

Illegal goods seized from sale City of York Council's Trading Standards officers teamed up with Special Constables from North Yorkshire Police last Sunday (2 December) as part of a regional clamp down on the sale of illegal goods at car boot sales.

Statement of Community Involvement adopted City of York Council has entered the first phase of the Local Development Framework, following a robust consultation exercise.

York's first Library Learning Centre nearing completion 'Explore'- York's first Library Learning Centre is on target to open in February as the building is formally handed over next week (Tuesday 18 December).

Christmas holiday out of school activities kick off City of York Council has launched its Christmas holiday activity programme for children and young people in York.

York's youngsters get in the Christmas spirit Young people from York have taken part in a project to help provide gifts for other less fortunate children.

Local restaurant prosecuted for food hygiene offences Phoenix Restaurant, of Gillygate, York, was found guilty of five food hygiene offences this week (13 December) at York Magistrates court.

Make sure you give your christmas turkey a proper roasting City of York Council's Food Unit is reminding Christmas cooks of the need to take extra care when catering over the festive period.

Taking the recycling message to York's streets Four of City of York Council's kerbside recycling vehicles have received an eye-catching makeover to help promote the recycling message.

York Literature Festival 2008: 'The Walls of York' As plans for the 2008 York Literature Festival progress, it has been announced that a selection of short plays on the theme of 'The Walls of York' will form part of the programme.

Christmas arrangements for City of York Council City of York Council is reminding residents of the council's opening hours and contact arrangements over the Christmas period.

Yorkash awards night City of York Council will award funding from its Yorkash grant scheme for young people's groups and activities at a formal presentation evening this Friday 21 December.

New eco-log cabin opens Young people in York will be celebrating the opening of a new eco-friendly log cabin this week (Friday 21 December).

Budget consulation update York's finance leaders have thanked members of the public for their contribution at City of York Council's budget summit last week.

Fostering campaign goes on the move City of York Council is hoping that a striking new livery on its Neighbourhood Services vehicles will encourage more people to come forward as foster carers.

New cold calling zones for York York residents have said yes to setting up new 'Cold Calling Zones' in three new areas of the city.

Buses take on the recycling message York's buses will be sporting an eye-catching recycling message this Christmas.

Benefit cheat prosecuted: Brian Barker A York man who dishonestly obtained benefits totalling more than £7,000 was fined £300 and ordered to pay costs of £200 when he appeared before city magistrates yesterday (20 December).

Council considers installation of CCTV cameras in taxis Members of City of York Council's Licensing and Regulatory Committee will be asked to consider plans to allow the owners of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles to install CCTV cameras in their vehicles.