June 2007
Home care improvements progress
Friday 01 June 2007
City of York Council's new provider of home care services in the west of York will be making contact with customers and their families in the near future to talk about their needs.Yorkash funds new magazine
Friday 01 June 2007
Young people in the Clifton area of York are launching a brand new magazine aimed at local youngsters this week (7 June).Money saving tips from York's childcare experts
Friday 01 June 2007
City of York Council's Early Years and Extended Schools' Service is teaming up with partners across the city in a bid to save people money.Free language course for budding young linguists
Friday 01 June 2007
York's civic team is reminding budding linguists that there are only two weeks left to apply for a free language course in Germany.Plans to improve Yearsley Pool
Friday 01 June 2007
Members of City of York Council's Executive will be asked to approve plans to refurbish Yearsley Swimming Pool later this month (Tuesday, 12 June).Commitment to improving life for disabled children and their families
Monday 04 June 2007
A new report by BDF Newlife, the UK's leading child health and research charity, has shown that City of York Council is a high spending authority for its size when it comes to providing equipment to disabled children.Read Write York events for June
Monday 04 June 2007
Read Write York is promoting a busy programme for June, with events and activities to suit all tastes.York gives dog fouling the red card
Monday 04 June 2007
City of York Council's Neighbourhood Services team is thanking residents for their support for its campaign to rid the city of dog poo.Pay by text for car parking
Monday 04 June 2007
City of York Council is launching an exciting new 'pay by text' service to make parking in the city centre even easier.Edmund Wilson launches its new Summer Fitness campaign
Monday 04 June 2007
In order to help people get into fitness Edmund Wilson is offering a great three month fitness deal for the summer. The package includes unlimited use of its Total Leisure Fitness gym and its swimming pool, as well as free aquafit, boxercise and indoor cycling classes.Hard-hitting workshop highlights road safety message
Tuesday 05 June 2007
Young people across York will see the effects of dangerous and inappropriate driving first hand when a SCARD (Support and Care After Road Death and Injury) workshop tours local secondary schools.Celebration day at Clifton Children's Centre
Tuesday 05 June 2007
Clifton Children's Centre is holding a huge celebration day on 21 June that will enable the local community to go along and see the fantastic, purpose-built facilities for themselves.Young dancers take to stage at York Theatre Royal
Tuesday 05 June 2007
Children from across York will take to the stage at York Theatre Royal for a Jorvik Dance Project performance that promises to be one of the highlights of this year's Dance York festival.All aboard the stop smoking bus
Thursday 07 June 2007
City of York Council is teaming up with the North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust to advise and support smokers ahead of the national smoking ban on July 1.It's-up-2-u!
Thursday 07 June 2007
Young people across York are being challenged to make a difference to their communities this summer - with the chance to win a trip to Disneyland Paris as the top prize!Lucky prize winners announced
Friday 08 June 2007
The lucky winners of a free prize draw run by City of York Council as part of a recent consultation on parks and open spaces have been named.Edmund Wilson holds walk-in health MOTs
Friday 08 June 2007
Free health checks for adults are being held at Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool from Monday 12 to Friday 16 June. York celebrates Food Safety Week
Monday 11 June 2007
City of York Council's Food and Safety team will be on hand this week to help residents stay safe this summer.Young sports stars recognised
Monday 11 June 2007
More than 200 young people from York have been invited to a presentation at the Tempest Anderson Hall on Tuesday 12 June at 7pm, which has been organised by City of York Council’s sport and active leisure team.Disabled people given ‘Sporting Voices’ opportunity
Monday 11 June 2007
City of York Council’s sport and active leisure team is running a brand new course for disabled people who would like to qualify to assist as volunteers at sports clubs.Future York Group report launch
Tuesday 12 June 2007
Today, 12 June, City of York Council will formally receive a report outlining the findings of an independent strategic review of York's economy carried out by the Future York Group.Road safety and travel awareness quiz
Tuesday 12 June 2007
Children at St Paul's Primary School in Holgate will be the first to enjoy an exciting new road safety and travel awareness quiz devised and presented by City of York Council's road safety team.Bugs like it hot…
Thursday 14 June 2007
City of York Council's food and safety team is reminding residents to keep their food cool this summer as temperatures start to soar.ENCAMS selects council as campaign partner
Friday 15 June 2007
City of York Council is one of ten local authorities selected to work with ENCAMS later this year on a campaign aimed as ridding the streets of fast food-related rubbish.Late-night cleaning trial in city centre
Friday 15 June 2007
People visiting York city centre in the evenings may have noticed street cleaning activity taking place much later than before.New cycle map launched
Friday 15 June 2007
York's 140km of dedicated cycle tracks will be highlighted next week with the launch of a new cycle route map for the city (18 June).Sir Ron to chair city partnership
Friday 15 June 2007
Sir Ron Cooke will chair Without Walls, York’s Local Strategic Partnership. New customer finance team means improved efficiency
Friday 15 June 2007
A new customer finance team has been created within City of York Council's housing and adult social services directorate to improve the level of service provided to customers.Operation rogue trader
Friday 15 June 2007
Bogus traders and door-step criminals in York were targeted by a joint police and trading standards operation today, Friday 15 June. Recycle Now prize winner named
Monday 18 June 2007
The winner of a prize draw organised by City of York Council recently to mark Recycle Now Week has been named.New taxi operating hours
Monday 18 June 2007
From today, 18 June, the stand for hackney carriages on the southeast side of Duncombe Place (opposite Dean Court Hotel and St Wilfreds Church) will be closed between the hours of 10pm and 7.30am.Watch your speed with SID
Monday 18 June 2007
City of York Council is teaming up with the police and fire services this week to carry out a week of heightened activity, encouraging motorists to watch their speed.Be part of the Learning Festival
Monday 18 June 2007
City of York Council is promoting two exciting events as part of its forthcoming Learning Festival.Council congratulates Friends of St. Nicholas Fields
Monday 18 June 2007
City of York Council extends its congratulations to the Friends of St. Nicholas Fields for winning a 2007 Biffa Climate Conscious Award for its kerbside recycling scheme.Back a winner in the city's first ever duck race
Monday 18 June 2007
City of York Council has organised the city's first ever duck race in aid of Martin House Hospice as part of the Festival of Rivers 2007.York Dance 2007 - Jus' Dance
Tuesday 19 June 2007
An exciting showcase of some of the best dance in York will bring this year's Dance York festival to a spectacular close.New dance workshops for disabled people
Tuesday 19 June 2007
People with disabilities in the Tang Hall area of York will be able to take part in a series of new dance workshops from Monday (25 June).York chosen to lead crack down on cigarette litter
Tuesday 19 June 2007
City of York Council has been chosen as one of ten local authorities in the country to lead the crack down on cigarette litter later this year.Historic Mansion House opens its doors for handover of 'staff of office'
Wednesday 20 June 2007
York's Mansion House is throwing open its doors for an 'at home with the Lord Mayor' event this week (Thursday, 21 June). West Bank Park Summer Fair - National Love Parks Week
Thursday 21 June 2007
City of York Council is inviting local families to West Bank Park for a funfilled afternoon, to celebrate the second national 'Love Parks' week (16-24 June).Highway improvement work to Foss Islands Road
Thursday 21 June 2007
City of York Council will start highway improvement works to Foss Islands Road adjacent to the new Foss Islands Retail Park next week. West Bank Park Summer Fair - National Love Parks Week
Thursday 21 June 2007
City of York Council is inviting local families to West Bank Park for a funfilled afternoon, to celebrate the second national 'Love Parks' week (16-24 June).Waste PFI project update
Thursday 21 June 2007
Next Tuesday (26 June) City of York Council's Executive will be asked to give the go-ahead for the formal procurement of residual waste management facilities to begin.City of York Council accelerates fight against climate change
Friday 22 June 2007
City of York Council is set to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy bills by joining phase five of the Carbon Trust’s Local Authority Carbon Management (LACM) programme. Community transport review delivers savings of £50K
Friday 22 June 2007
New travel arrangements introduced as part of City of York Council's on-going review of its community transport services are already set to deliver savings in excess of £50,000.Lord Mayor of York dons her shades
Friday 22 June 2007
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Irene Waudby, will don her shades next Friday (29 June), in support of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.Plans submitted for new sports facilities at Oaklands
Friday 22 June 2007
The final detailed application to build a brand new community swimming pool at Oaklands has been submitted to City of York Council's Planning Committee this week (21 June). York woman convicted of benefit fraud
Friday 22 June 2007
A York woman was found guilty of falsely claiming over £3,800 in benefits at York Magistrates Court yesterday (21 June).No butts - free portable ashtrays on offer
Friday 22 June 2007
Members of City of York Council's Neighbourhood Pride Service will be giving out free portable ashtrays next week in a bid to combat cigarette litter.Oaklands to host its first inclusive open day
Monday 25 June 2007
Oaklands is opening its doors to local people with disabilities on Monday 2 July in its first ever Inclusive Open Day.Festival of the Rivers - 23 June to 15 July
Monday 25 June 2007
Following on from the success of City of York Council's first ever Festival of the Rivers, the programme for this year's event promises to be even bigger and better!Take a walk along New Walk
Monday 25 June 2007
One of the highlights of City of York Council's 2007 Festival of the Rivers will be an evening riverside walk for disabled people on Monday 9 July at 7pm.New-look street cleaning service delivers
Tuesday 26 June 2007
City of York Council's hugely successful new approach to street cleaning has dramatically improved the cleanliness of the city.York's youngsters take part in Dune Jazz Festival
Tuesday 26 June 2007
Young musicians from York Performing Arts Centres will have the exciting opportunity to take part in a series of inspirational workshops led by world class British Jazz appearing in this year's York Dune Jazz Festival.Lottery scam warning
Tuesday 26 June 2007
City of York Council's Trading Standards is warning York residents that they may be targeted by a fraudulent Spanish lottery scam claiming to offer prizes of thousands of Euros. Science City York appoints new chief executive
Tuesday 26 June 2007
Dr Richard Hutchins has been appointed as Science City York's new chief executive. The organisation has recently become a company limited by guarantee, jointly owned by City of York Council and the University of York, with strong backing from the Regional Development Agency, Yorkshire Forward.Bus shelters warning
Tuesday 26 June 2007
City of York Council is advising residents and visitors which bus shelters they will and won't be able to smoke in from 1 July.Feeling and being safe in York
Tuesday 26 June 2007
City of York Council is launching a three-month community safety campaign next month entitled 'feeling and being safe in York'. Working with Children
Wednesday 27 June 2007
City of York Council's Early Years and Extended Schools team will be on hand next week to help and support anyone who's interested in making taking care of children their career.Gambling Act reminder
Wednesday 27 June 2007
City of York Council's Licensing team is reminding businesses that offer gambling in York are being reminded that they need to apply for a premises licence by 30 July before the new Gambling Act comes into force on 1 September.Raising the standards of PE and Sport in York Schools
Wednesday 27 June 2007
Sport in York Schools will receive a boost next week thanks to a dedicated school sport conference.Discus Bungalow redevelopment takes a step closer
Thursday 28 June 2007
The redevelopment of York's 100 Discus Bungalows has taken a step closer as City of York Council began the search for a developer or housing association partner to help redevelop the sites.More services, 24/7
Thursday 28 June 2007
Customers can now access even more of City of York Council's Services 24/7 thanks to the new look website.New look Acomb Library takes a step closer
Thursday 28 June 2007
Work on a £500,000 scheme to improve and enhance Acomb Library will start next month.York Oscars
Friday 29 June 2007
For the second year running, City of York Council is running a unique competition for children and young people who could be the next Tarentino or Scorsese.Moor Lane, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe carriageway resurfacing
Friday 29 June 2007
City of York Council is to carry out essential carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing of Moor Lane. The work will start on Monday 9 July and is programmed to last for approximately two weeks.Moorcroft Road, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe carriageway resurfacing
Friday 29 June 2007
City of York Council will be resurfacing Moorcroft Road, starting on Monday 23 July and lasting for two weeks, subject to weather conditions.