April 2009
Spring judging as York blooms
Thursday 02 April 2009
York's 'Yorkshire in Bloom' team is preening and cleaning the city this week ahead of the first visit from the competition judges next week (Monday 6 April). Say it with flowers!
Thursday 02 April 2009
City of York Council is welcoming motorists to York with a colourful floral display. New vision for youngsters in York
Thursday 02 April 2009
York's Children's Trust - a partnership of everyone who works with children in the city, known as YorOK - has created a new vision for children and young people in the city.First Call 50+ service
Monday 06 April 2009
York residents aged 50 and over can now make a single call for information on services to support them to keep safe, occupied and independent.Relocation of Askham Bar Park & Ride site
Monday 06 April 2009
City of York Council is asking local residents for their views on plans to relocate and expand the existing Askham Bar Park & Ride site on Tadcaster Road.An evening with Freya North
Monday 06 April 2009
York libraries are hosting 'An Evening With Freya North' On Wednesday 13 May.Easter Closures
Monday 06 April 2009
Local residents are reminded that all City of York Council offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday (10 and 13 April).Honorary Freemanship of the city
Monday 06 April 2009
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Brian Watson, will formally honour Mr Edwin (Ted) Richard Griffiths MBE, by granting him Honorary Freemanship of the city this week (Wednesday 8 April).Easter waste update
Wednesday 08 April 2009
Council recycling and waste collections will continue as usual over the Easter holiday period, and York residents are being urged to recycle the rubbish they produce over the holiday weekend. Easter fun with poetry
Wednesday 08 April 2009
York's youngsters will be able to take part in some interactive Easter events with a difference over the next few weeks.A new bike for Amy!
Wednesday 08 April 2009
A 13-year-old from York is the lucky recipient of shiny new 'Electra' bike, thanks to Cycling City York.Funding support for community art initiatives
Wednesday 08 April 2009
City of York Council's community arts team - Arts Action York - is offering grants of between £100 - £1,500 for community art projects in the city.Public Inquiry - MV Gringley, Fulford Reach Mooring, St Oswalds Road, York
Wednesday 08 April 2009
A public inquiry is being held on 21April 2009 at The Blue Room, York Central Library, Museum Street starting at 10am.Calculate your benefits
Thursday 09 April 2009
York residents who think they may be eligible for Housing and/or Council Tax benefit can now get an instant online estimate of the benefits that may be may be entitled to thanks to the updated 'Benefits Calculator' on City of York Council's website.Refurbishment of Melrosegate Bridge, York
Wednesday 15 April 2009
City of York Council will start work to refurbish Melrosegate Bridge, Tang Hall, on Monday 27 April.Get involved in your green space
Wednesday 15 April 2009
A new leaflet has been launched detailing how people can get involved in their local green space throughout 2009.BIKING VIKINGS!
Friday 17 April 2009
More than seventy children from four York Primary schools will be cycling three miles across York - and back - to prove they are a part of the Cycling City York celebrations.Inspiring art exhibited at Guildhall
Friday 17 April 2009
On Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May, members of the public are invited to enjoy a showcase of creative work by adult learners from across the city at the Guildhall, York.Changes to public transport
Friday 17 April 2009
City of York Council's transport team is announcing some changes to local bus services later this month.Early Years conference
Monday 20 April 2009
The latest in a series of bi-annual Early Years conferences organised by City of York Council takes place on Thursday 23 April, at York Racecourse.Honorary Freemanship
Monday 20 April 2009
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Brian Watson, will formally honour Dr Richard Shepherd, Director of Development at York Minster and former head of Minster School, by granting him Honorary Freemanship of the city this week (Tuesday 21 April).Fixed penalties for dirty dog walkers
Tuesday 21 April 2009
Nearly 20 fixed penalty notices have been issued by City of York Council dog wardens to owners who don't clear up after their canines. Compost giveaway 26 April
Wednesday 22 April 2009
City of York Council is working with Yorwaste to provide a 'Compost Giveaway' for York's gardeners to use on their gardens as a soil improver.Compost giveaway, Sunday 26 April
Wednesday 22 April 2009
City of York Council is working with Yorwaste to provide a 'Compost Giveaway' for York's gardeners to use on their gardens as a soil improver.Open air art exhibition
Wednesday 22 April 2009
York's city centre will play host to artists and potters from across the region this weekend.York's annual Nappochino event
Wednesday 22 April 2009
New and soon to be parents in York will be able to learn more about the advantages of Real Nappies next week, to celebrate real Nappy Week (April 27 to May 3)One City website will help you through the recession
Wednesday 22 April 2009
Residents and businesses in York looking for support and advice through the recession can now find it on a dedicated site on City of York Council's website.St George's Day Celebrations
Thursday 23 April 2009
York residents are being invited to take part in the celebrations for St George's Day, which will be held this weekend.Discus residents' update
Friday 24 April 2009
To keep them fully up-to-date with progress, Discus Bungalow tenants and local residents have been invited by City of York Council and the Discus development team, to briefing sessions.Last call for sustainable community ideas
Monday 27 April 2009
City of York Council is asking residents how they think their communities can achieve long lasting economic and environmental sustainability - but suggestions must be made before 8 May!Bank holiday rubbish and recycling collections
Monday 27 April 2009
City of York Council’s waste and recycling team will carry out collections as usual over the forthcoming May bank holidays.Get real! Real Nappy Week competition
Monday 27 April 2009
New and soon-to-be parents have a chance to win a ‘real nappies’ kit during national Real Nappy Week, which runs from today (27 April) to 3 May. Handyperson at residents' service
Tuesday 28 April 2009
A new handyperson scheme is now on hand for older and more vulnerable residents, courtesy of City of York Council. Yorkshire novelist at York library
Tuesday 28 April 2009
A leading Yorkshire writer will be presenting her latest historical romance at York Central Library's Marriott Room on Friday 1 May at 2pm. Entrance will be free. Scrutinising York's health services
Tuesday 28 April 2009
Members of City of York Council's Health Scrutiny Committee have given their views on local health services, as part of a national assessment.Customers give thumbs up for home care in York
Thursday 30 April 2009
Over 90 per cent of home care customers in the city are satisfied with the home care provided through City of York Council by its in-house team and private providers, according to a recent survey.