July 2009
BMX sessions at skate park
Wednesday 01 July 2009
A new session for BMX bikers is being launched at the Zoo skate park next to Foss Islands Car Park this month.Moor Lane Roundabout Safety Audit Works
Wednesday 01 July 2009
City of York Council will carryout additional work to improve the safety of Moor Lane roundabout and adjacent roads this week.Cycling City York plans a summer of fun
Friday 03 July 2009
Due to growing demand from cyclists of all ages, Cycling City York has extended its summer programme of led cycle rides, adding additional dates for July, August and September.Southfields Road, Strensall. - Carriageway resurfacing
Wednesday 08 July 2009
City of York Council is to reconstruct Southfields Road, Strensall starting on the 13 July. The work is programmed to take two weeks to complete working Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 5.00pm.New cycle track gives pupils a safe route to and from school
Thursday 09 July 2009
A Cycling City York-funded project to create a new cycle track along the eastern side of Beckfield Lane is now complete, providing children in the area with a safe route to and from school.'York: City of Faiths' survey reminder
Thursday 09 July 2009
City of York Council and its partners are reminding local residents that they only have to the end of the month to take part in the Faiths Survey.Quest Seekers embark on reading challenge
Friday 10 July 2009
Dragons, giants and adventure are charging in to York's libraries this summer when children can sign up to the fantasy-themed Quest Seekers reading challenge with goodies along the way and the chance to win a Nintendo DSi.Councillor to consider toilet strategy
Friday 10 July 2009
Local businesses could be asked to help provide toilet facilities for residents and visitors, if plans are approved later this month (21 July).Residents' views influence designs for new headquarters
Friday 10 July 2009
The location of City of York Council's new headquarters will be announced this December.Sustainable development plans for former British Sugar site
Friday 10 July 2009
York could be home to one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable new developments in the country within the next two-three years.New children's centre opens
Monday 13 July 2009
York's eighth Children's Centre on Haxby Road will be officially opened on Tuesday 14 July. The centre is part of a national program to provide support services for families with young children.Tudor Tales At York Library
Monday 13 July 2009
As part of The Big City Read, storyteller Anna O'Brien will be telling Tales Of The Tudors in York Library on Monday, 17 August.Residents' views for a sustainable York
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Over the past few months City of York Council has been gathering suggestions from residents about the social, environmental and economic issues they would like to see actioned in their local area, and which the local authority does not currently have powers to influence. This is part of a national drive by the Local Government Association (LGA), to canvass views from residents on the additional powers they would like to see devolved to the local authority.York supports Yorkshire Ridings Society walk
Tuesday 14 July 2009
York will give two intrepid walkers a special civic send-off next week, as they embark on an epic journey to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Minden.Biomation celebrates with final screening
Tuesday 14 July 2009
York's pioneering science and youth arts project - Biomation - comes to a climax this month with a celebration and screening of a unique piece of film at the National Centre for Early Music on 22 July at 7.30pm. Cambridge Street resurfacing
Wednesday 15 July 2009
City of York Council is to resurface Cambridge Street starting on 22 July 2009. The work, off Holgate Road, is programmed to take two weeks to complete working Monday to Friday between 08:00 am and 17:00. New chief executive appointed
Wednesday 15 July 2009
City of York Council is delighted to announce the appointment of a new chief executive. Kersten England, currently group director at Calderdale Council, was interviewed yesterday and has accepted the position.Summer School's Out
Thursday 16 July 2009
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 summer holidays.Alcohol ban plan for Clarence Gardens
Thursday 16 July 2009
City of York Council, working in partnership with local residents, ward councillors and the police are looking to introduce an alcohol restriction order at Clarence Gardens.Funding for local community projects
Thursday 16 July 2009
City of York Council's Neighbourhood Management team is reminding local community organisations and voluntary groups that they can apply to their Ward Committee for grant funding. Resurfacing at West End, Strensall
Thursday 16 July 2009
Work to reconstruct West End in Strensall will start on 21 July 2009. The work is programmed to take two weeks to complete, working Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00.York Service proves its customer focus
Friday 17 July 2009
City of York Council's Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Licensing and Bereavement Services are celebrating after being told they have been awarded the government's coveted Customer Service Excellence standard. Festival of Cycling will cater for people of all ages and abilities
Monday 20 July 2009
With the city's first Festival of Cycling now less than a month away, Cycling City York is determined to ensure that the event will provide plenty of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved.Green Flag Award Success for York
Wednesday 22 July 2009
City of York Council is celebrating today (22 July) after four of its parks and open spaces have won the coveted Green Flag Award this year.Escape the Office Sports Day
Wednesday 22 July 2009
As part of the Festival of the Rivers City of York Council would like to invite professionals from the city to "Escape the Office" on Thursday 23 July and join in with the Sports Day events taking place in Rowntree's Park Play Area.Annual Charity Market
Wednesday 22 July 2009
York's Parliament Street will play host to the city's annual Charity market this weekend (Saturday 25 July).Assize of Ale
Thursday 23 July 2009
York's Guild of Scriveners will present a cheque to the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Brian Watson, for his civic charities next week (30 July).Swimming on the up in York
Friday 24 July 2009
Attendances at Yearsley and Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool have increased dramatically since free swimming was introduced in April this year for those under 16 and over 60 years of age.Moor Lane Bridge cycle facilities enhanced
Friday 24 July 2009
New and improved cycle lanes across Moor Lane Bridge are the latest in a series of projects delivered by Cycling City York.
Council tax discount checks
Wednesday 29 July 2009
City of York Council is urging customers who are registered for Single Occupancy discount on their Council Tax, but who are no longer eligible to contact the council as soon as possible.Funding support for community art initiatives (2)
Wednesday 29 July 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.Yorkshire Day celebrations
Thursday 30 July 2009
York will celebrate Yorkshire Day in style this weekend (1 August).