December 2008
Bright new welcome to Carr Children's Centre
Monday 01 December 2008
Visitors to Carr Children's Centre will get a special welcome thanks to artwork created by young customers and their families.Improvements to A19 Fulford Road
Monday 01 December 2008
Members of City of York Council's Advisory Panel for City Strategy will be advised of progress on the development of proposals to improve the A19 Fulford Road at a meeting this month (8 December).Good Books on the web
Monday 01 December 2008
Book lovers will be able to meet other avid readers at a new session at York Central Library on Tuesday 9 December.Plans to improve homes in York
Tuesday 02 December 2008
The condition and energy efficiency of private properties in York should increase if councillors agree to a new Private Sector Housing Strategy for 2008-2013, this month (8 December).Recycler the Rapping Robot returns to York
Wednesday 03 December 2008
Recycler the Rapping Robot will visit York schools next month as part of an initiative to educate children about reducing, reusing and recycling. Gritting update
Thursday 04 December 2008
There has been heavy snow across parts of North Yorkshire today, making driving conditions particularly difficult. 68 Centre celebrates 40 years!
Monday 08 December 2008
The 68 Centre will be celebrating 40 years of service to communities in the Muncaster, Bell Farm and South Huntington areas of the city on Tuesday 9 December. New 'cold calling controlled zones' launched
Monday 08 December 2008
City of York Council is launching two new 'Cold Calling Controlled Zones' at Orrin Close and Nairn Close, York on 22 December in response to requests from residents keen to clamp down on uninvited visitors to their homes. Beat the doom and gloom of the credit crunch with York Libraries
Tuesday 09 December 2008
With the credit crunch and the cold weather, 'staying in' has become the new 'going out' so enjoy a great night in by renting the latest blockbuster from York libraries. York's Taxi Drivers gain NVQs
Wednesday 10 December 2008
York's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers are celebrating this month after 22 drivers gained an NVQ Level 2 in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving.York Arts Academy hosts Christmas celebration and open morning
Wednesday 10 December 2008
York Arts Academy is holding an open morning and celebration on Saturday 13 December, from 10am until 12.30pm.Christmas Memorial Service
Wednesday 10 December 2008
A Christmas memorial service is being held this Sunday, 14 December at York Crematorium. Top local bands play Xmas gig
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Top local bands will be performing at The Duchess, York on Saturday 13 December in a free pre-xmas gig to promote the madeyoulook.tv website, part of City of York Council's new road safety campaign.Cycling City launch
Wednesday 10 December 2008
York's 'Cycling City' strategy is being launched today, Wednesday 10 December.York's youngsters encourage Christmas composting
Friday 12 December 2008
York residents will receive a Christmas recycling message with a difference this year thanks to the efforts of the city's school children.Cycling Slogan Competition
Friday 12 December 2008
Youngsters at Bishopthorpe Infant School and Archbishop of York's CE Junior School are preparing for a Christmas Parade with a difference next week (Monday 15 December).Green bin collections
Monday 15 December 2008
Householders are being reminded that the Christmas timetable for waste bin collections is now in operation, which means that there will be no further 'green' bin collections until week commencing 19 January 2009.School's Out for winter!
Monday 15 December 2008
The latest edition of City of York Council's 'School's Out!' magazine is bursting with fun activities and events to help keep five to 18 year olds occupied during the Christmas holidays.Have your say - before it's too late!
Monday 15 December 2008
York residents have just two days left to give their views on two major issues affecting the city and its inhabitants.Stained Glass Minster exhibition
Tuesday 16 December 2008
Visitors to York Minster will be able to see some stained glass designed and created by local women.Christmas closing times for council offices
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Members of the public are reminded that council offices will be closed on all bank holidays over the Christmas period including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.Children and young people's services hailed as 'Outstanding'
Wednesday 17 December 2008
City of York Council is celebrating today after independent inspectors hailed its services for children and young people as 'Outstanding'.'Undiscovered' Etty letter donated to York City Archives
Friday 19 December 2008
York City Archives is celebrating after a previously undiscovered letter from internationally-renown artist, William Etty, was donated to the city.Carr Lane and Boroughbridge Road, Acomb, Carriageway Reconstruction
Monday 22 December 2008
City of York Council will carry out essential carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing at Carr Lane and Boroughbridge Road in the New Year. Church Street, Dunnington, Carriageway Reconstruction
Monday 22 December 2008
City of York Council will carry out essential carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing work at Church Street, Dunnington, next month. Ministers learn more about actions to support York through credit crunch
Monday 22 December 2008
City of York Council is informing the government about the steps it is taking to reduce the impact of the national credit crunch on residents.Masterclass kicks off 2009 with a bang
Tuesday 23 December 2008
Health and fitness professionals from across the city will be able to top up their knowledge and get some ideas for new routines in the New Year. It's party time!
Tuesday 23 December 2008
City of York Council is asking residents to spare a thought for their neighbours as the party season approaches.Don't be a turkey this Christmas
Tuesday 23 December 2008
City of York Council's Food and Safety team is reminding residents not to be a turkey this Christmas, by thinking about food safety issues before they cook their Christmas lunch. Aqua Fun!
Tuesday 23 December 2008
A fantastic new aquatic sports course starts at Yearsley Swimming Pool in February.Regional Scambuster team smokes out counterfeit tobacco
Tuesday 23 December 2008
Thousands of pounds worth of cannabis and counterfeit tobacco products have been seized and four people arrested as part of a day of action against counterfeit tobacco yesterday (Monday 22 December) by the Yorkshire and Humberside 'Scambusters' team.