June 2008
Council on target for neighbourhood improvements in York
Tuesday 03 June 2008
A report outlining the performance of City of York Council's Neighbourhood Services is being presented this week.Recycle Week: Getting the recycling message across
Tuesday 03 June 2008
To mark Recycle Week, which kicked off on Monday 2 June, City of York Council has provided a fun recycling display at York Grand Opera House.Read Write York June 2008
Tuesday 03 June 2008
York's Big City Read is one of several exciting forthcoming events being promoted by Read Write York in its June newsletter.York celebrates 'outstanding' independent assessment
Wednesday 04 June 2008
City of York Council Children's and Young People's team is celebrating today [4 June] after an independent assessment showed that the services it provides are 'outstanding'.Council submits planning application for proposed Hungate headquarters
Wednesday 04 June 2008
The final designs for City of York Council's proposed new Hungate headquarters have now been registered as part of the authority's planning application submission.Council appeals to residents to be vigilant
Wednesday 04 June 2008
City of York Council is appealing to local residents to be vigilant after more metal street items have been stolen.Shoppers take 'tea on the lawn'
Wednesday 04 June 2008
York shoppers will be able to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea this weekend when St Sampson's Square will be transformed into a giant lawn.Four Cs warning for Food Safety Week
Thursday 05 June 2008
City of York Council's Food Safety team is reminding residents to remember the four Cs for food safety as part of national Food Safety Week (9- 13 June).York Schools' Music Festival
Thursday 05 June 2008
City of York Council is reminding the city's music lovers about a musical spectacular at the Grand Operal House this weekend.Food and safety crack down
Thursday 05 June 2008
City of York Council's Food and Safety team is continuing to crack down on local traders who are not operating in an hygienic fashion.York Youth Mysteries 2008: Reduced Mysteries
Friday 06 June 2008
Short, contemporary extracts from York's historic Mystery Plays are to be presented by a small cast of young people as part of a day of York Youth Mysteries performances planned for Saturday 21 June.York celebrates National Lift Share Day
Friday 06 June 2008
York will celebrate National Lift Share Day (Monday 9 June) by relaunching the city’s car sharing website.Hungate update
Friday 06 June 2008
City of York Council’s ruling Executive will receive an update on the progress and cost of the authority’s proposed new headquarters at Hungate at a meeting later this month (17 June).Emergency card launched for carers
Friday 06 June 2008
City of York Council, in partnership with York Carers Centre, is to launch an emergency card for carers.£37 million strategy for York’s primary schools
Friday 06 June 2008
City of York Council will submit a bid for up to £37 million to the government to rebuild or refurbish the city’s primary schools, if councillors agree to the proposals. Putting for Prizes for Special Olympics
Monday 09 June 2008
Keen golfers are being asked to support sport for people with learning disabilities by taking part in the inaugural Special Olympics - City of York Golf Cup 2008.Pat on the back for residents during Recycling Week
Monday 09 June 2008
City of York Council's Waste and recycling chiefs are giving York residents a pat on the back during national Recycling Week (2-6 June). Skeldergate - carriageway reconstruction
Tuesday 10 June 2008
City of York Council will carry out essential carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing of Skeldergate next month. The work will start on Monday 7 July and is programmed to last for approximately two weeks.York springs into bloom
Tuesday 10 June 2008
York's Yorkshire in Bloom team is celebrating this week after competition judges praised the city's entry.Don't have a rubbish end to your degree
Wednesday 11 June 2008
City of York Council is encouraging the city's students to leave their rented properties in a good condition when they leave at the end of the term. New finance chief to join City of York Council
Wednesday 11 June 2008
City of York Council will welcome a new financial chief this summer.A breath of fresh air for York's older people
Thursday 12 June 2008
City of York Council care homes and sheltered housing schemes are taking part in a national challenge to ensure that older people get regular access to fresh air.Council wins green award
Thursday 12 June 2008
City of York Council has been presented with a bronze award at the International Green Apple Awards 2008 for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage.National accreditation for York Customer Centre
Friday 13 June 2008
City of York Council has recently been awarded 'Putting the Customer First' status - the nationally-recognised standard for customer service. New Cold Calling Controlled Zone launched
Friday 13 June 2008
City of York Council has launched a new Cold Calling Controlled Zone in Grassholme York, taking the total number of areas where cold calling is banned to 21.Lord Mayor covers up for national Shades Day
Friday 13 June 2008
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Brian Watson, will don his shades next Friday (20 June), in support of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.Footway resurfacing for Main Street, Askham Bryan
Friday 13 June 2008
City of York Council is to resurface the footway along Main Street, Askham Bryan.Crackdown on underage alcohol sales
Friday 13 June 2008
City of York Council's Trading Standards officers will be visiting off licences across the city this week in a bid to crackdown further on sales of alcohol to young people under the age of 18 years.School scam warning
Friday 13 June 2008
City of York Council's Trading Standards team has issued another warning to residents after a new scam has arrived in the York area.York Youth Mysteries - Adam and Eve
Friday 13 June 2008
With 21 June fast approaching, young people across York are putting the finishing touches to their performances for the York Youth Mysteries 2008Celebration of achievement
Monday 16 June 2008
The achievements of young people from across the city will be officially recognised next week at the annual Celebration of Achievement.New Explore Library Learning Centre for York
Monday 16 June 2008
New Earswick's brand new Explore Library Learning Centre will open its doors on Thursday 26 June.York Youth Mysteries: Promotional films launched
Tuesday 17 June 2008
Young people from City of York Council’s Pupil Support Centre at Fulford Cross have produced a series of short films to promote York Youth Mysteries 2008.Conservation Area consultation
Tuesday 17 June 2008
City of York Council is reviewing Fulford village's Conservation Area as part of proposals to extend the boundaries of the current area.Festival of the Rivers, 12 - 27 July 2008: Sealed Knot English Civil War re-enactment
Tuesday 17 June 2008
From Saturday 12 until Sunday 27 July, York’s rivers will come alive as the annual Festival of the Rivers gets under way, with a host of re-enactments and events for all the family.Government fund York based Scambusters Team
Wednesday 18 June 2008
Rogue traders and other con merchants in Yorkshire and Humberside are set to be thwarted by a new team of 'Scambusters', backed by £750,000 of government funding.York Youth Mysteries: Revived, remixed and retold
Wednesday 18 June 2008
Following nine months of intense preparation, more than 300 young people will take to the streets this Saturday 21 June to give their own unique take on York's famous Mystery Plays in a spectacular day of free performances.Carriageway Reconstruction Works
Wednesday 18 June 2008
City of York Council will carry out essential carriageway repair works at Alcuin Avenue starting on the 30 June. City celebrates cycle-bid success
Thursday 19 June 2008
York's transport chiefs are celebrating today (Thursday, 19 June) after the announcement that York will be designated an official cycling town. New reading groups for York
Thursday 19 June 2008
City of York Council's Library Service is launching two new book groups in the city to mark the National Year of Reading.Street Sport York needs your vote!
Thursday 19 June 2008
Street Sport York, City of York Council's mobile sports project, needs your votes NOW to win a £2,000 National Lottery award.Celebrate summer at West Bank Park
Thursday 19 June 2008
Hundreds of people are expected at West Bank Park this weekend for the annual summer fair.Celebration of Chess
Thursday 19 June 2008
Giant chess boards will dominate Parliament Square in York this weekend as part of a 'Celebration Of Chess'.York Racecourse lease
Friday 20 June 2008
City of York Council’s Executive will be asked to consider entering a new 99-year lease arrangement for York Racecourse at a meeting on 30 June.Celebrate New Earswick Children's Centre
Friday 20 June 2008
The new Children's Centre at New Earswick opens its doors on 1 July with a special celebration event.Financial update for 2007/08
Friday 20 June 2008
City of York Council's Executive will receive an update on the authority's final financial position for 2007/08 at a meeting later this month (30 June).Launch of York Arts Academy
Monday 23 June 2008
York's music and performing arts services for young people will be re-launched later this week, signalling a new era for performing arts in the city.Danesgate Skills Centre's first students complete courses
Tuesday 24 June 2008
A number of young people from York schools are the first to complete courses at the Danesgate Skills Centre.Nationality Checking Service launched
Wednesday 25 June 2008
York Register Office can now help people apply for British Citizenship with the new Nationality Checking Service, a partnership between the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate and local councils.Walking to Health
Thursday 26 June 2008
Building on the success of City of York Council's 'Walking to Health' initiative a second free course has been set up for anyone who would like to become a volunteer walk leader. York launches bus route map
Thursday 26 June 2008
City of York Council has produced the city's first map showing all the bus routes in the city, in partnership with York's Quality Bus Partnership.Steel Pans spectacular
Friday 27 June 2008
York's residents could be forgiven for thinking they've been transported to the Caribbean next week, when they will be able to try their skill on the Steel Pans.Guildhall closure, 3 July
Monday 30 June 2008
The Guildhall in York will be closed to the public on Thursday 3 July so essential repairs can be carried out.Making a noise in the library
Monday 30 June 2008
There's a lot to shout about in York's libraries this month as 'Make a noise in libraries' fortnight comes to the city (7-21 July). Tenant Evicted
Monday 30 June 2008
A City of York Council tenant was evicted from her council property last week, (Tuesday 24 June).String Fun Days
Monday 30 June 2008
Over 100 young violin, viola and cello players from York Primary Schools recently attended the eleventh 'String Fun Days' on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 June.