July 2007
Young people become inspectors of services
Tuesday 03 July 2007
City of York Council was one of only two councils nationwide to pilot a ground-breaking new project that gave young people who have been in care a chance to inspect services for children.Reading group offer for York women
Tuesday 03 July 2007
City of York Council libraries and Read Write York are looking for female readers to take part in an exciting new promotion with the publisher, Vintage.York's first rural housing enabler is appointed
Tuesday 03 July 2007
York's first 'Rural Housing Enabler' has been appointed thanks to a new partnership initiative involving City of York Council, DEFRA, local housing associations and Yorkshire Rural Community Council.Official launch of Castlegate
Tuesday 03 July 2007
York’s new information, advice, support and counselling centre for young adults will be officially launched on Friday 13 July.Twist magazine launched
Tuesday 03 July 2007
City of York Council's road safety team is set to launch an innovative new magazine aimed at young scooter riders.Get creative on forthcoming writing courses
Tuesday 03 July 2007
City of York Council is promoting three exciting new courses for would-be writers through its Read Write York scheme.Festival of Rivers hampered by flooding
Wednesday 04 July 2007
City of York Council is proceeding with as many of the events planned as part of its Festival of Rivers programme as possible, despite the recent bad weather and flooding.Council kicks off school holiday activity programme
Thursday 05 July 2007
The biggest ever school holiday activity programme has been launched by City of York Council this week.Get involved in shaping yor community
Thursday 05 July 2007
Local residents will get the chance to learn more about two major future developments in York next month.Annual Schools' Music Fesitval
Thursday 05 July 2007
Pupils from schools across the city will be showing off their talents as part of the York Schools' Music Festival.Yearsley refurbishment reminder
Friday 06 July 2007
City of York Council is reminding residents that Yearsley Swimming Pool will close on Monday (9 July) to allow a major improvement project to get underway.Housing strategy update
Friday 06 July 2007
City of York Council is on target to deliver the actions set out in its housing strategy action plan and strategy for older people's housing by 2009, as expected.Workstep to implement inspection findings
Friday 06 July 2007
At a meeting on 16 July, City of York Council's Executive Members for Housing and Adult Social Services and Advisory Panel (EMAP) will consider a report outlining the findings of an inspection of the council's Workstep programme.Summer party celebrates new garden
Friday 06 July 2007
Customers at one of City of York Council's community resource centres will be hoping for fine weather next week as they host their first ever garden party (Wednesday 11 July).Supporting the changing needs of vulnerable people
Friday 06 July 2007
Housing support services for some of the most vulnerable people in York are evolving to reach new groups in line with the changing needs of the city.York's youngsters go wild in Rowntree Park
Friday 06 July 2007
York's youngsters will be going wild this month, with the start of the Big Wild Read.Council reviews new home care arrangements
Friday 06 July 2007
Satisfaction among York's Home Care customers is increasing following the service restructure last December.Safeguarding Children Board to offer insight into new national guidance
Friday 06 July 2007
City of York's Safeguarding Children Board (CYSCB) is holding a briefing session on 19 July to raise awareness of new national guidance on dealing with child abuse allegations against professionals, carers and volunteers.Proposals unveiled for a new-look tourism organisation
Friday 06 July 2007
Proposals were today (6 July) unveiled for a new-look tourism organisation to promote tourism in York over the next decade and beyond.York welcomes 'top five' position
Monday 09 July 2007
City of York Council's economic development chiefs have today (9 July) welcomed a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) putting York in the top five cities in the country.Yozone discount card is a bit hit with youngsters
Monday 09 July 2007
Thousands of young people who live or study in York are taking advantage of a discount card to get out and about this summer, with the help of City of York Council.Council's recycling team says 'thanks'
Monday 09 July 2007
City of York Council's recycling team is praising the efforts of residents after their crews collected the highest ever tonnage from kerbside collections in in one week (week ending 16 June).Pollyanna Day Nursery takes 'Steps to Quality'
Tuesday 10 July 2007
A Haxby day nursery is being recognised for achieving Step 2 of City of York Council's Steps To Quality award scheme.Making York safer
Tuesday 10 July 2007
More than 400 people have attended their local ward committee meeting in the first week of the July to collect their free personal alarms and property marking equipment or get their bicycles tagged.Extra special party in the park
Wednesday 11 July 2007
Rowntree Park's Birthday party is always the largest of the summer fairs organised by City of York Council, but this year's event is set to be an extra special joint celebration to mark 100 years of Scouting.Festival of Rivers draws to a close
Thursday 12 July 2007
This Sunday, 15 July, City of York Council's Festival of Rivers will draw to a close with a 'memory boat of light' sailing down the Ouse.Businesses help in fight against litter
Thursday 12 July 2007
City of York Council is appealing to businesses to help in the fight against litter.Warden call service enhanced using latest technology
Thursday 12 July 2007
City of York Council is harnessing the latest technology to enable elderly and vulnerable people to remain in their homes for longer after receiving more than £200,000 in government funding.Race day traffic management
Friday 13 July 2007
City of York Council has encountered problems with the installation of temporary traffic lights at the Knavesmire Gate following the recent heavy rainfall.Celebrating National Play Day the 1940s way
Friday 13 July 2007
Youngsters from York are appealing to their older neighbours for help to organise a 1940s-themed street party to celebrate National Play Day (1 August).New Chief Executive appointed
Monday 16 July 2007
City of York Council has today selected its new chief executive from an extremely strong field of applicants.Park & Ride fares
Monday 16 July 2007
Discounted travel fares for users of City of York Council's Park & Ride services will increase from Sunday 12 August. However, the standard £2 return fares will be unaffected.Council mourns loss of Councillor Bill Bennett
Monday 16 July 2007
It is with regret that City of York Council can confirm the death of Councillor Bill Bennett who died suddenly on Saturday 14 July.Celebrating the achievements of young people in York
Monday 16 July 2007
Young people across the city will gather for a glitzy award ceremony at the Guildhall next Monday, 23 July.Lord Mayor announces chosen charities:
Monday 16 July 2007
The Lord Mayor of York has announced support for two new charities this year as part the Lord Mayor's and Sheriff's charity fund.Bringing the real taste of Europe to York
Tuesday 17 July 2007
York City Centre will welcome back the hugely popular Continental Market on the first weekend in August.Community rangers help keep York safe
Tuesday 17 July 2007
York residents are helping to keep neighbourhoods safe by supporting City of York Council's community ranger service.City celebrates Green Flags for parks
Tuesday 17 July 2007
Members of City of York Council's parks and open spaces team are celebrating today (16 July) after three of the city's open spaces were awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards.'Harry Potter and the Ghosts of the Midnight Library'
Tuesday 17 July 2007
City of York Council is holding a thrilling midnight event at York Central Library for young Harry Potter fans.Film-making opportunity for local young people
Tuesday 17 July 2007
City of York Council, together with Digifish Film and Media, wants to hear from young people keen to get involved in a project that will develop their acting and film-making skills.Rougier Street bus shelter is a no smoking zone
Wednesday 18 July 2007
City of York Council is reminding residents that the enclosed bus shelter on Rougier Street is a smoke free area following the introduction of new government legislation on 1 July.Changes to Pay by Text
Wednesday 18 July 2007
City of York Council is working with technology supplier Verrus, to ensure that York motorists can access the parking discounts available for residents when they pay to park by text.Have your say on council website
Wednesday 18 July 2007
City of York Council is keen to receive feedback from residents who have visited its website.Young residents contribute to York In Bloom
Friday 20 July 2007
Young people from the Westfield area have been working with City of York Council's Neighbourhood Services team to make their own contribution to the city's Yorkshire In Bloom entry.Final judging for York's blooms
Friday 20 July 2007
York will get another opportunity to wow the Yorkshire in Bloom judges later this month, when the final judging takes place.Sporting summer camps
Friday 20 July 2007
Two brand new sporting camps for children are taking place in York this month.Historic carousel makes welcome return to York
Monday 23 July 2007
An historic carousel has made a welcome return to York this summer - but in a new location.Special waste collection service for Foxwood
Monday 23 July 2007
Residents in the Foxwood area of the city will receive a very special waste collection next Saturday. Views on taxi deregulation sought
Monday 23 July 2007
People are being asked for their views on deregulation of taxi services as part of a city wide consultation exercise.Criminal conviction leads to eviction for council tenant
Tuesday 24 July 2007
City of York Council has been awarded possession of a flat on Bur Dyke Avenue after its tenant used the property to grow cannabis.Inaugural York Duck Race cancelled
Tuesday 24 July 2007
The organisers of York's inaugural duck race have been forced to cancel the event due to the continuing high river levels.Recycling arrangements for University of York
Tuesday 24 July 2007
Recycling facilities for students at the University of York will be considered by City of York Council's Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services and Advisory Panel (EMAP) at a meeting on Wednesday (26 July).New youth club for Orchard Park, Huntington
Tuesday 24 July 2007
City of York Council's youth service is launching a new youth club in the Community Hall at Orchard Park in Huntington.Council receives painting gift from Australian colleagues
Wednesday 25 July 2007
A striking Aboriginal-style abstract painting has been flown all the way from the Shire of York in Western Australia as a gift for the people of York.Information pack for business drivers launched
Wednesday 25 July 2007
City of York Council is encouraging businesses to consider the dangers that their employees face on the roads by launching a specialist information pack about occupational road risk.Temporary closure of gents toilets at St George's Field
Wednesday 25 July 2007
City of York Council is advising residents and visitors that the gents toilets at St George's Field have had to be temporarily closed for safety reasons.Dual success for CCTV
Thursday 26 July 2007
City of York Council's CCTV (closed circuit television) operators helped police arrest people wanted in connection with the theft of money and cheques from York store earlier this week. Annual charity market for York
Thursday 26 July 2007
This Saturday (28 July) sees the annual charity market in Parliament Street, organised by City of York Council.Benefits advice for older people
Thursday 26 July 2007
City of York Council's Benefits Advice team will be visiting residents of the council's sheltered housing accommodation over the next few weeks in a bid to increase benefit take up amongst older people. Chance to feelgood in Foxwood
Friday 27 July 2007
Free cycle tagging is being offered for Foxwood residents this Saturday as part of a fun packed day of activities for the local community.Dads invited to family fun day
Friday 27 July 2007
A family fun day for York dads will enable them to get involved in planning the city's new Children's Centres.New team tackles 'enviro crime'
Friday 27 July 2007
As part of its 'Feeling and Being Safe' campaign, City of York Council is getting tough with anyone committing environmental crime.Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities: Parenting advice sessions
Friday 27 July 2007
City of York Council is giving parents a helping hand on how to make their child's transition from childhood to adolescence as smooth as possible this autumn.Acting up for York youngsters in reading challenge
Monday 30 July 2007
Youngsters will be acting out favourite stories with the help of York journalist Miles Salter as part of a national summer reading challenge.Young film-makers rewarded
Monday 30 July 2007
Young people who participated in a film and media project run by City of York Council have been rewarded for their efforts with an AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) award for the way that they participated in discussions.A1036 Malton Road carriageway resurfacing
Monday 30 July 2007
City of York Council will start resurfacing the carriageway along the A1036 Malton Road between Heworth Green and Elmfield Avenue next Monday 6 August.York rocks!
Tuesday 31 July 2007
City of York Council's arts education team has put together a team of specialist tutors to run a summer school for aspiring young rock musicians.Your council needs you!
Tuesday 31 July 2007
City of York Council wants to hear from local residents about how to improve their local area.Creative fun for the school holidays
Tuesday 31 July 2007
Youngsters can have the chance to improve their acting and creative talents during the holidays when a series of workshops kick off at Fulford Youth Centre.Through the keyhole of York's Mansion House
Tuesday 31 July 2007
York's Mansion House is throwing open its doors for an 'at home with the Lord Mayor' event next Thursday (9 August).Festival of Rivers draws to a close
Tuesday 31 July 2007
City of York Council's Festival of Rivers will draw to a close on Sunday (5 August) with a 'Memory Boat of Light' sailing down the Ouse. 