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City Of York Council

September 2007

Waste management audit findings
Monday 03 September 2007
An Audit Commission report on the waste management services provided by City of York Council has shown that there have been 'significant improvements' since the last inspection in 2004.
Adult education GCSE and A Level results
Monday 03 September 2007
It wasn't just 16 to 18 year-olds receiving their exam results during the last few weeks - more than 100 people participating in City of York Council's adult education courses also sat GCSE or A Level exams.
BA Festival of Science: Nick Arnold's Horrible Science Show
Monday 03 September 2007
Best-selling author Nick Arnold is to appear at York Theatre Royal with his 'Horrible Science' show in an event organised by City of York Council as part of the BA Festival of Science.
Top marks for council job scheme
Monday 03 September 2007
A City of York Council scheme that helps people get back into employment after long periods off work, has been given top marks by inspectors.
York's 50+ games highlight the fabulous fifties (and overs)
Monday 03 September 2007
York will play host to its second ever sporting festival for those aged 50 and over this autumn, as part of the city's 50+ festival.
York launches new telephone menu system
Monday 03 September 2007
City of York Council is reminding customers that there will be a new message when they call the authority from next week.
BA Festival of Science: Brilliant Noise
Tuesday 04 September 2007
York residents will get a unique opportunity to see raw footage of the sun next month when the BA Festival of Science comes to York.
Photo opportunity: Alive 2 Drive launched
Tuesday 04 September 2007
City of York Council is launching a major multi-media road safety campaign aimed at younger drivers, who are the most at-risk group on the roads.
Green-fingered tenants rewarded
Tuesday 04 September 2007
City of York Council's most green-fingered tenants were rewarded at the annual 'Tenants in Bloom' awards, which took place at The Guildhall last night (Monday).
Traditional Dance Festival comes to York
Wednesday 05 September 2007
Hot on the heels of the Eurovision Dance Contest, York will host its own dance spectacular this weekend (8- 9 September).
Trading Standards uncover GM food law breaches
Wednesday 05 September 2007
A region wide operation by trading standards officers across Yorkshire and the Humber has revealed that around a quarter of caterers are using cooking oils sourced from a genetically modified (GM) food without telling their customers.
City's chiefs applaud York in Bloom award
Wednesday 05 September 2007
Members of the York in Bloom Committee have joined in the congratulations following the city's Silver Gilt prize at yesterday's (4 September) prestigious Yorkshire in Bloom awards.
Promoting safer motorcycling
Thursday 06 September 2007
City of York Council is asking motorcyclists to help report 'problems on York's roads as part of a new initiative to promote safer motorcycling across the region.
BA Festival of Science: The Amazing Camera Obscura
Thursday 06 September 2007
York residents will get the opportunity to step back in time next month when the BA Festival of Science comes to York.
Advice is on hand
Thursday 06 September 2007
Residents will be able to get access to a range of advice services on Wednesday - without even interrupting their shopping.
Lib Dems win Heworth Without By Election
Friday 07 September 2007
The Heworth Without Ward by election has been won by the Liberal Democrat candidate, Nigel John Ayre.
Elvington Flood Pumping Station
Friday 07 September 2007
City of York Council is starting construction of a new flood pumping station, which will form an integral part of the Elvington Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Performing arts centre launch exciting new programme
Friday 07 September 2007
City of York Council is reminding budding performers about the facilities on offer at York's specialist performing arts centres.
BA Festival of Science: The ethics of progress
Friday 07 September 2007
Budding time travellers will be able to learn more about the physics behind teleportation next month when the BA festival of Science comes to York.
Big Wild Read event
Friday 07 September 2007
City of York Council's Big Wild Read challenge will draw to a close this weekend with a special event to reward hundreds of children who have taken part during the summer holidays.
Federation discussions in the east of the city
Friday 07 September 2007
The possible benefits of a closer partnership between Burnholme Community College and Huntington School are to be considered by the governors of both organisations over the next few weeks.
Civic party raised more than £50,000 for good causes
Friday 07 September 2007
York's former Lord Mayor, Janet Hopton, and her civic party, raised a staggering £50,000 for local good causes during their year in office.
Make your mark in the Big Draw
Monday 10 September 2007
City of York Council is marking this year's Big Draw event by inviting Community Base, a group for adults with learning difficulties, to create a piece of art that will be displayed at the Hungate site.
How big is your footprint?
Monday 10 September 2007
Find out more about climate change and what you can do to reduce your impact on it at the ‘Make a World of Difference’ event in St Sampson’s Square on 14 and 15 September.
A1079 Hull Road, Dunnington, carriageway reconstruction
Monday 10 September 2007
City of York Council is to carry out essential carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing of the section of the A1079 Hull Road between York Road and Elvington Lane.
Chance to sample school meals
Tuesday 11 September 2007
City of York Council is inviting parents to try a school meal as part of the York Festival of Food and Drink.
Taxi drivers reminded of Smokefree legislation
Tuesday 11 September 2007
City of York Council is reminding drivers of hackney and private hire vehicles of their responsibilities under the recently-introduced Smokefree legislation.
Central Library re-opens after re-fit
Thursday 13 September 2007
York's Central Library will re-open tomorrow [14 September] after a £15,000 re-fit.
New intervention programme for vulnerable Year 7 students
Friday 14 September 2007
City of York Council has joined forces with the University of York to develop a new scheme to help vulnerable Year 7 pupils settle more easily into secondary school life.
Yearsley Bridge users to enjoy a day at the races
Friday 14 September 2007
Users of City of York Council's Yearsley Bridge Day Centre will enjoy a day at Beverley Races next Wednesday (19 September).
Monitor swimming pool progress on-line
Friday 14 September 2007
Residents can monitor progress on City of York Council's £900,000 reburbishment programme at Yearsley Swimming Pool - at the click of a mouse!
Festival of Ideas 2: Have your say on York's future
Friday 14 September 2007
York's residents will be asked for their views on the city's future as part of a major city-wide consultation later this month.
Update on foie gras
Friday 14 September 2007
Encouraging local retailers not to stock the controversial pate, foie gras, is one of the options being considered by members of City of York Council's Executive later this month.
Consultation planned for York Northwest Area development
Friday 14 September 2007
Residents will get the opportunity to have their say on one of the most important development areas in York, if councillors agree to proposals later this month (Tuesday 25 September).
Blooming marvellous!
Friday 14 September 2007
"Blooming Marvellous!". That's the phrase used by City of York Council's Neighbourhood Services chief to describe the work of those involved in the York in Bloom bid, which saw the city receive a Silver Gilt award.
50+ Games reminder
Monday 17 September 2007
The countdown's on! There's now less than a week to York's 50+ Games, which will be held on Sunday 30 September.
Hassle-free benefit advice by text
Monday 17 September 2007
Text messaging benefit reminders is just one new service being offered by City of York Council's benefits team to help young people.
York City Football Club teams up with dads' programme
Monday 17 September 2007
York City Football Club has teamed up with City of York Council to run a new programme run by dads, for dads.
Bin your butts
Tuesday 18 September 2007
City of York Council is launching a city-wide campaign to crack down on cigarette litter this month, in a bid to reduce the numbers of unsightly cigarette butts littering the streets.
Eviction of Mark Caple
Tuesday 18 September 2007
A nuisance tenant who harassed his neighbours by playing loud music and slamming doors, as well as causing extensive damage to his council home, has been evicted by City of York Council.
Local schoolchildren meet 'Recycler' the rapping robot
Tuesday 18 September 2007
'Recycler' the rapping robot will be visiting primary schools in York between 24 and 27 September to spread the word about recycling.
Residents have their say on Hungate Community Space
Tuesday 18 September 2007
Residents have given their views on what the community space in the city's new Hungate development should be used for.
Traffic management arrangements for Motorhome Show
Tuesday 18 September 2007
City of York Council is advising road users and residents of traffic management arrangements that will be put in place for the Motorhome Show taking place at the Knavesmire later this week (20 to 24 September).
Horseman Close footway reconstruction
Tuesday 18 September 2007
City of York Council will start rebuilding the footway along Horseman Close next Wednesday 26 September.
Executive to consider report on job opportunities in York
Friday 21 September 2007
Next Tuesday (25 September), City of York Council's Executive will be asked to consider a report on current efforts to create job opportunities and how best to allocate resources in the future.
Calling all landlords
Friday 21 September 2007
Want to let your property quickly? Don't want to pay a hefty management fee? Then City of York Council may have the answer.
Free information sessions on new and improved warden call system
Friday 21 September 2007
City of York Council is launching its new and improved Warden Call system next week with a series of information sessions for older people keen to find out more.
Footway resurfacing and drainage installation at Heslington Lane
Friday 21 September 2007
City of York Council will start resurfacing the footway and installing additional drainage along Heslington Lane on Monday 15 October.
Household Waste Recycling Centres revert to winter opening times
Monday 24 September 2007
City of York Council is reminding residents that the opening hours of its three Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will change from the end of September.
York libraries mark National Poetry Day and Children's Book Week
Monday 24 September 2007
City of York Council's libraries are hosting a series of fun, themed events to celebrate National Poetry Day and Children’s Book Week.
Open days at York Performing Arts Centre
Tuesday 25 September 2007
City of York Council's Performing Arts Centre is holding two open days to give aspiring musicians, dancers and actors the chance to see the amazing range of activities and opportunities available.
Jungle party celebrations for biggest ever national Bookstart Day
Tuesday 25 September 2007
‘Jungle fever ' is spreading across York's libraries as they get ready to celebrate National Bookstart Day (5 October) with jungle-themed parties.
York's Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2007
Thursday 27 September 2007
City of York Council's planning committee (27 September) will consider an assessment of York's Strategic Housing Market, which will highlight key issues that need to be considered as the council progresses the Local Development Framework (LDF) and assesses planning applications.
Local pub signs up to cigarette litter camapign
Friday 28 September 2007
City of York Council's Environmental Enforcement chiefs are teaming up with a local hostelry to encourage customers to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly.