May 2007
No changes to bank holiday refuse collections
Tuesday 01 May 2007
City of York Council is reminding residents that waste and recycling collections will be unaffected by the forthcoming bank holidays.York Live 2007 presents 'A Haunting at the Treasurer's House'
Tuesday 01 May 2007
A unique, interactive performance of some of York's most famous ghost stories promises to be one of the highlights of the action-packed programme for York Live 2007.Maple Avenue resurfacing work
Wednesday 02 May 2007
City of York Council has started resurfacing the footway along Maple Avenue.Read Write York: May events and ticket giveaway
Wednesday 02 May 2007
Following on from the success of The Twisting Field, which was the finale to York's recent Literature Festival, Read Write York is offering a pair of free tickets to another adult storytelling event taking place next week.Mansion House opens its doors to residents
Wednesday 02 May 2007
York residents will be able to get a glimpse into the life of York's first resident this weekend. City of York Council election results 2007
Saturday 05 May 2007
Following the elections held for all City of York Council wards on 3 May 2007, the results are as follows :
Liberal Democrats : 19 seats
Labour : 18 seats
Conservative : 8 seats
Green Party : 2 seats.Increased demand for school meals
Tuesday 08 May 2007
City of York Council's efforts to promote the meals service available at schools across the city has paid off, with take-up rising from an all-time low of 30 per cent in 2005 to 35.6 per cent.Council appoints first 'smokefree' officer
Tuesday 08 May 2007
York's businesses and residents will be able to get specialist support and advice on how to deal with the national smoking ban, thanks to the appointment of the city's first dedicated smokefree officer.Buy a bin and win to mark Compost Awareness Week
Tuesday 08 May 2007
City of York Council is encouraging the city's residents to buy a compost bin this week (6 to 12 May) to be in with a chance of winning £100 of garden centre vouchers, as well as helping the environment. York's chief executive steps down
Wednesday 09 May 2007
David Atkinson has announced that he will step down from his role as chief executive of City of York Council at the end of July.Showcase of adult learners' work at Haxby
Thursday 10 May 2007
An exhibition of the work of four adult education classes can be viewed at the Oaken Grove Community Centre in Haxby on Saturday 19 May.Council shows dog fouling the red card
Thursday 10 May 2007
City of York Council is calling on residents to give dog fouling the red card with a hard hitting campaign to cut down on dog mess.Come along to Tang Hall Library
Thursday 10 May 2007
City of York Council is inviting residents to an over 50s event at Tang Hall Library next Friday 25 May, from 2pm until 4.30pm, to mark Adult Learners Week.Roundabout landscaping on A1237
Thursday 10 May 2007
City of York Council will this week start landscaping roundabouts on the A1237 at Strensall and Clifton Moor.Restoration of Robin Hood Tower, city walls
Thursday 10 May 2007
City of York Council will carry out works to restore Robin Hood Tower on the city walls at Moatside Court , Lord Mayors Walk. Fulford Cross allotments update
Friday 11 May 2007
Working in partnership with the Health Protection Agency (HPA), City of York Council has concluded its investigation into potential land contamination in and around the city's Fulford Cross allotments.York Design Award winners
Friday 11 May 2007
Some of York's innovative and distinctive new and converted buildings were honoured at the inaugural York Design Award ceremony last night (10 May).Scheme to make Dunnington junction safer comes into operation
Friday 11 May 2007
Traffic signals at the junction of York Road with the A1079 in Dunnington will become operational on Monday 14 May, making the junction safer.York Live 2007 - Union Central, The Crocker Brothers and Purple Delta
Monday 14 May 2007
A performance by Union Central, The Crocker Brothers and Purple Delta in the beautiful surroundings of the Merchant Taylors' Hall promises to be one of the highlights of the York Live 2007 programme.York Training Centre puts its customers first - and it's official!
Tuesday 15 May 2007
City of York Council's centre has been awarded a 'Putting the Customer First' Quality Standard Mark by the national organisation Customer First, for the second time in a row.Elmfield Avenue footway reconstruction
Tuesday 15 May 2007
City of York Council will start rebuilding the footway along Elmfield Avenue on 21 May.Farmlands Road footway resurfacing
Tuesday 15 May 2007
City of York Council will start resurfacing the footway along Farmlands Road next Monday 21 May.University of York recognised for soaring recycling rate
Tuesday 15 May 2007
City of York Council and Yorwaste are rewarding the University of York for boosting its recycling rate from 23 per cent to 39 per cent in just 18 months.More services now available at York's children's centres
Tuesday 15 May 2007
Families in York will be able to access even more services under one roof this summer thanks to a new joint venture between City of York Council and its partners.Walk to School Week - Keep Smart, Keep Fit!
Thursday 17 May 2007
Pupils from over 40 York primary schools will be walking their way to fitness this week, when record numbers of children take part in Walk To School Week (21-25 May). Plans for a new hydrotherapy pool unveiled
Friday 18 May 2007
City of York Council has unveiled plans for a new hydrotherapy pool at Oaklands' Sports Centre.Recycle Now Week (4 to 8 June)
Friday 18 May 2007
City of York Council is hosting a series of mini road shows to demonstrate how rubbish is transformed through the recycling process.Heslington Lane footway resurfacing
Monday 21 May 2007
City of York Council will start resurfacing the footway along Heslington Lane next Monday 28 May.Council awarded £220,000 in 'dignity in care' funding
Monday 21 May 2007
City of York Council has been awarded £220,000 in government funding for 2007/08 to spend on improvements that will enhance the physical environment of registered care homes for older people. Photo opportunity: Dance York launch
Monday 21 May 2007
City of York Council's annual Dance York festival kicks off on Friday 19 June and the programme promises to be bigger and better than ever before.Have your say about childcare and win £100!
Monday 21 May 2007
City of York Council wants to hear what parents and carers think about childcare in York - and they could win £100 for their efforts.Let's hear it for the boys!
Monday 21 May 2007
City of York Council's Libraries team is championing reading for boys as part of a national campaign to encourage them to enjoy books.Review of community transport
Monday 21 May 2007
City of York Council has commissioned an in-depth review of community transport arrangements in York.Nuisance neighbour puts her tenancy at risk
Tuesday 22 May 2007
City of York Council has secured a postponed possession order against a tenant who made her neighbours lives a misery.Photo opportunity: New Lord Mayor to be sworn in
Tuesday 22 May 2007
Councillor Irene Waudby will be the first woman in City of York Council's history to hold the position of Lord Mayor twice when she is sworn in at the annual council meeting on Thursday (24 May).We want your views…
Wednesday 23 May 2007
City of York Council is wanting to hear from disabled or Black and minority ethnic residents.Proposals for York's leadership arrangements announced
Wednesday 23 May 2007
The four party group leaders on City of York Council today (23 May) announced a framework for the future leadership arrangements of the authority.Yearsley Swimming Pool closed for repair
Thursday 24 May 2007
Yearsley Swimming Pool has closed to the public due to technical difficulties. The centre will remain closed for about a week.City of York Council appoints its new Executive
Thursday 24 May 2007
City of York Council elected its new Executive at the council's Annual General Meeting today (Thursday, 24 May, 2007).York woman found guilty of benefit fraud
Thursday 24 May 2007
A York woman who falsely obtained more than £8,000 in benefits that she was not entitled was given an 18 month Community Punishment Order when she appeared before city magistrates today (24 May)Splish Splash at the Splashathon
Friday 25 May 2007
Edmund Wilson and Yearsley swimming pools are joining in the celebrations for the Tommy's Splashathon's tenth birthday. Statement re Planning Inquiry into expansion of the University of York Campus
Friday 25 May 2007
Bill Woolley, director of City Strategy at City of York Council, said: "It's great news for the city that the Secretary of State has approved the University of York's plans to expand its campus and thereby ensure its continued future success.Unique support line celebrates its tenth anniversary
Friday 25 May 2007
A ground-breaking mental health support line launched by City of York Council ten years ago is still going strong more than 56,000 calls later!Approval sought for smoke-free enforcement policy
Friday 25 May 2007
On 7 June, City of York Council's Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services and Advisory Panel (EMAP) will be asked to approve an enforcement policy for the new smoke-free legislation that comes into effect on 1 July.Benefit cheat convicted
Friday 25 May 2007
A York man who admitted claiming benefits that he was not entitled to was fined £100 and ordered to pay compensation and costs totalling almost £1,000 when he appeared before city magistrates.Keble Park South to be resurfaced
Friday 25 May 2007
City of York Council will start resurfacing the entire length of Keble Park South in Bishopthorpe next Tuesday 29 May.Highmoor Close, Dringhouses to be resurfaced
Friday 25 May 2007
City of York Council will start resurfacing the full length of Highmoor Close in Dringhouses next Tuesday 29 May.Improvements to home care in the west of York
Friday 25 May 2007
City of York Council is aiming to improve the supply of home care services in the west of the city with the appointment of an additional home care provider.New-look vehicles are pride of council's fleet
Tuesday 29 May 2007
Two City of York Council's vehicles are getting an eye-catching make over to mark Recycle Now Week, which runs from June 4 to 8.Blooming York
Tuesday 29 May 2007
Perennials, peonies and pansies will be among the host of plants available at York's annual gardening market this weekend (Friday 1 June - Sunday 3 June).Residents get an opportunity to meet the new Lord Mayor
Thursday 31 May 2007
York residents will be able to meet the new Lord Mayor of York this week as she opens her home to visitors (Friday 1 June). Yorkash funding bonanza
Thursday 31 May 2007
York's youngsters can bid for some of the £120,000 on offer for young people's groups across the city as part of this year's YorKash bonanza.