October 2007
Waste management strategy 2007-2014
Monday 01 October 2007
Members of City of York Council's Executive will be asked to consider ten options to deal with the city's waste over the next seven years, at a meeting later this month (Tuesday, 9 October).Former Lord Mayor encourages youngsters to walk to school
Monday 01 October 2007
One of York's former Lord Mayors, Jack Archer, is encouraging children to enjoy the benefits of walking, with a special award for Walk to School Month (October).Tobacco sales reminder
Monday 01 October 2007
City of York Council's Trading Standards team is reminding tobacco sellers about the new legislation regarding the sale of tobacco products.Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
Tuesday 02 October 2007
City of York Council is reminding York residents that it is now easier to recycle electronic equipment, thanks to a new national initiative called the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.Consultation launched for new York conservation area
Friday 05 October 2007
A proposal to create a new conservation area in York is being put out to public consultation today ( Friday 5 September) by City of York Council.Nuisance neighbours lose possession of their home
Friday 05 October 2007
City of York Council has been awarded immediate possession of a council home on Kingsway West after York County Court heard that its tenants were responsible for catalogue of anti-social behaviour.Literature Festival line-up announced
Friday 05 October 2007
City of York Council today announced details of the line-up for the city's second Literature Festival, which will take place from 1 to 15 March 2008.A1237 / Strensall Road roundabout improvements
Monday 08 October 2007
City of York Council will carry out a highway improvement scheme on the A1237 outer ring road at its junction with Strensall Road as part of a programme of improvements to the local transport network. Central Library celebrates 80th birthday
Tuesday 09 October 2007
Residents are being invited to a rather unique 80th birthday party this month (Friday, 12 October).Traffic management arrangements for final race meeting of the season
Tuesday 09 October 2007
City of York Council will be putting in place traffic management measures to keep disruption to a minimum ahead of the final meeting of the season this Friday and Saturday 12 and 13 October.Lord Mayor of York kicks of inaugural football tournament
Wednesday 10 October 2007
The Lord Mayor of York will kick off an inaugural football tournament linking the city with its twin town of Munster, this week.Mill Lane, Heworth: Junction repair works
Wednesday 10 October 2007
City of York Council will carry out repair works at the junction of Mill Lane and the A1036 Heworth Green. The work will start on Monday 15 October and is programmed to last for approximately three days.Photo opportunity: Joint working results in make-over for Wigginton pond
Wednesday 10 October 2007
A partnership project between City of York Council, Wigginton Parish Council, the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers and Askham Bryan College will see the village pond area in Wigginton transformed.Photo Opportunity: Official oppening of York's first outdoor gallery
Wednesday 10 October 2007
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Irene Waudby, will officially open an unusual art display in the city on Thursday 18 October.Council pledges £20,000 to Chirstmas lights
Friday 12 October 2007
York's city centre will be alive with lights this Christmas thanks to funding from City of York Council, York's City Centre Partnership and traders.Official oppening of York's first outdoor gallery
Friday 12 October 2007
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Irene Waudby, will officially open an unusual art display in the city on Thursday 18 October.Heroes roadshow highlights road safety message
Friday 12 October 2007
Young people across York will see the effects of taking unnecessary risks first hand when a SMARTRisk Heroes roadshow tours local secondary schools.Parents give York's childcare the thumbs up
Friday 12 October 2007
Parents in York have given the city's childcare providers a big thumbs up as part of a major consultation to assess parents' needs.Clifton Green Primary School walks away with top award
Friday 12 October 2007
Pupils at Clifton Green Primary School in York are some of the best walkers in the city - and it's official, with more than 90 per cent walking or cycling to school during Walk to School week this year.New signal controlled junction opens on Foss Islands Road
Friday 12 October 2007
A new junction to serve the new retail park on Foss Islands Road is close to completion and will come into operation on Sunday (14 October).Kingsway West Residents' Association to be re-launched
Monday 15 October 2007
Kingways West Residents' Association will be re-launched this Thursday (18 October) and new members are encouraged to go along to a meeting at Our Lady's RC Primary School to find out more.Lord Mayor to receive donation to chosen charities
Monday 15 October 2007
Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Irene Waudy, will receive a donation towards her chosen charities from local artists and potters tomorrow (Tuesday 16 October).Litter's Out campaign launched
Monday 15 October 2007
City of York Council is launching a crackdown on littering in the latest in its series of Neighbourhood Pride campaigns.New Park & Ride contract to be awarded
Tuesday 16 October 2007
City of York Councillors will be asked to approve plans for First York to continue to operate the city's Park & Ride service for five more years from spring next year after it came out top in the tender exercise to take the service forward.School crossing patrols receive Lord Mayor's praise
Tuesday 16 October 2007
Seven of City of York Council’s school crossing patrols will be receiving long service awards after clocking up more than 230 years service between them.Bus concession reminder
Tuesday 16 October 2007
City of York Council is reminding residents that from 1 April 2008 those aged 60 years and over, as well as eligible disabled people, will be entitled to free off-peak local bus travel throughout England.Parents Week 2007 sees Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities extended
Tuesday 16 October 2007
To mark Parents Week 2007, which takes place this week, City of York Council is extending its 'Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities' programme across the city.Housing team to hit the road
Tuesday 16 October 2007
City of York Council's homeless prevention team is holding a housing roadshow in the city centre next Tuesday (23 October).New-look hackney carriage livery unveiled
Tuesday 16 October 2007
City of York Council is to unveil a smart new livery that will start to appear on the city's fleet of hackney carriage taxis this Thursday 18 October.Time capsules buried as work to city walls progresses
Tuesday 16 October 2007
City of York Council's ancient monuments team is progressing work to strengthen and restore the city walls.City's network management accolade
Wednesday 17 October 2007
City of York Council's transport chiefs are celebrating after their work to manage the city's road network has been deemed 'excellent' by the Department for Transport (DfT).New drains offer a productive future for Acomb Allotments
Wednesday 17 October 2007
Work has started on installing new land drains at City of York Council's Green Lane allotment site in Acomb. Council underlines commitment to leisure facilities
Wednesday 17 October 2007
Senior City of York Councillors will be asked to underline the authority's commitment to York's leisure facilities later this month (23 October) by outlining the future direction of swimming and leisure.Flying the flag for city's parks
Thursday 18 October 2007
A special celebration is taking place in West Bank Park, the latest of City of York council's parks to earn Green Flag status for their high standards.Housing team aims to crack down on poor parking
Thursday 18 October 2007
City of York Council's Housing team is looking to crack down on motorists who flout parking rules on its land.'Not in my neighbourhood' week
Thursday 18 October 2007
Local residents will be able to meet their local councillors, street environment officers and neighbourhood policing team this week as part of national ‘Not in my Neighbourhood Week (15-21 October).Council to consider package of improvements for Fulford Road
Monday 22 October 2007
City of York Council's City Strategy Advisory Panel will consider a package of transport improvements to the A19 Fulford Road corridor at its meeting next week (Monday 29 October), with a view to consulting residents about the proposals.Council seeks joint commissioning with primary care trust
Monday 22 October 2007
Better links between City of York Council and its local primary care trust in developing older people's services will be considered at a meeting later this month.North Yorkshire and York Safeguarding Adult Partnership Board: annual report
Monday 22 October 2007
City of York Council's Executive Members for Housing and Adult Social Services and Advisory Panel (EMAP) will consider the annual report of the North Yorkshire and York Safeguarding Adult Partnership Board at a meeting on 29 October.Local writer Jack Mapanje to appear as part of 'F Words' series
Monday 22 October 2007
Read Write York is to play host to 'F Words', an evening of performances by Jack Mapanje, Simon Murray and Sevi Seviratne, at York Central Library on Monday 19 November.Knapton petitions to be considered
Monday 22 October 2007
Two opposing petitions will be considered by City of York Council's Executive Member and Advisory Panel (EMAP) for City Strategy at its meeting on 29 October.Rufforth School Safety Zone
Tuesday 23 October 2007
A report setting out ways to improve road safety in the vicinity of Rufforth School will be considered by City of York Council's Executive Member and Advisory Panel (EMAP) for City Strategy at a meeting on 29 October.Pupil Council conference a major success
Tuesday 23 October 2007
More than 250 young representatives of Pupil Councils from primary schools across York gathered together recently to share their ideas and celebrate their successes.York gives cold callers the cold shoulder
Wednesday 24 October 2007
Doorstep traders will be given the cold shoulder in York from the end of the month thanks to a partnership between City of York Council, North Yorkshire Police and Safer York Partnership.Traffic management for York City Football Club
Wednesday 24 October 2007
City of York Council's network management team will continue to review the traffic arrangements outside York City Football Ground, if members agree to proposals at a meeting of the City Strategy Advisory Panel later this month (29 October).Photo opportunity: Giant can car arrives in York
Wednesday 24 October 2007
The world’s largest motorised can will be in York next week to encourage people to recycle more of their rubbish. Photo opportunity: New federation to hold first meeting
Wednesday 24 October 2007
The newly formed York Residents' Federation will hold its first general meeting since it refreshed its constitution and broadened its membership earlier this year.The Big Green Market
Thursday 25 October 2007
York's recycling team is joining forces with other 'environmentally friendly' groups next month for a special city centre market.Temporary closure of Askham Bryan Lane
Thursday 25 October 2007
A section of Askham Bryan Lane between Askham Lane cul-de-sac and the A1237 will be closed from 9am to 4pm on Tuesday 6 November.Let 'Inspire' inspire you!
Friday 26 October 2007
Fancy watching the world premiere of a play, going to a classical concert,
listening to storytelling, experiencing a multi-media mix of voice, sound and movement and still having time to watch a contemporary dance performance - all in one night ? Residents to be consulted on York Northwest
Friday 26 October 2007
From November 5, City of York Council will start consulting residents about the future of York Northwest, a large area of land that includes the York Central and British Sugar sites.Changes to Housing Benefit
Friday 26 October 2007
City of York Council is informing private tenants about national changes to the way that Housing Benefit is calculated and distributed.Preferred developer for Discus Bungalows to be appointed
Friday 26 October 2007
Members of City of York Council's Executive will be asked to approve plans to appoint Tees Valley Housing/York Housing Association/Southdale Homes as the development partner for the Discus Bungalow redevelopment next month (6 November).Library staff to hold first ever conference
Monday 29 October 2007
York library staff will be joining together for their first staff conference next month.Teenage pregnancy campaign to feature at regional conference
Monday 29 October 2007
A ground-breaking multi-media campaign highlighting the difficulties of teenage pregnancy, which was created by pupils of Burnholme Community College, will be shown to health professionals at a regional conference.Works at A1079 Hull Road/York Road, Dunnington
Wednesday 31 October 2007
Following a recent safety audit on the new traffic signals at the junction of York Road and the A1079 Hull Road, City of York Council will be carrying out works that will enhance the safety and operation of the junction, starting next week (Monday 5 November). Checking the availability of counterfeit goods
Wednesday 31 October 2007
Members of City of York Council's Licensing and Regulatory Committee will be asked to approve plans to continue routine enforcement activity of counterfeit goods at York Market rather than mounting a dedicated campaign, next month.