November 2009
Rogue scheme warning
Monday 02 November 2009
City of York Trading Standards has received a complaint about a scheme operating in the region, which offers people large financial returns if they invest £3,000.Support for vulnerable children
Wednesday 04 November 2009
Some of the most vulnerable families and children in York will receive additional support in the future thanks to a joint project funded by City of York and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). Remembrance Service and parade
Wednesday 04 November 2009
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor John Galvin, will be attending the city's official remembrance service and parade this week, which will take place in the Memorial Gardens on Leeman Road. Housing Satisfaction Survey
Friday 06 November 2009
Over 2,000 City of York Council tenants will be asked for their views on their housing and on the services they receive from the authority this month.Children's Centre consultation event
Friday 06 November 2009
Parents and carers in the Knavesmire area of the city are being asked to give their views and ideas for the city's ninth Sure Start Children's Centre, which will open at Champleshon Road (Knavesmire Primary School) in April 2010.York school pupils encouraged to Bike It!
Friday 06 November 2009
Cycling City York is working in partnership with sustainable transport charity Sustrans to deliver an intensive programme of training, activities and support to primary and secondary school pupils across York.Plans to enhance the economic vitality of York
Friday 06 November 2009
York's economy could get a major boost if members of City of York Council's Executive agree to innovative plans to attract and deliver major developments to the city (17 November).Waste collection expansion
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Plans to continue the expansion of kerbside recycling and alternative week collections across the city could get the go-ahead later this month (17 November).Your Doorstep, Your Decision
Tuesday 10 November 2009
City of York Council's Trading Standards is launching a citywide campaign this week to warn residents of bogus doorstep sellers. Warning to fly tippers
Tuesday 10 November 2009
City of York Council's Environmental Enforcement team is reminding residents and businesses not to illegally dispose of household or garden waste, or face a fine of up to £50,000 or a six-month prison sentence.Major improvement programme to begin on Crichton Avenue
Thursday 12 November 2009
Cycling City York is funding a major programme of work on Crichton Avenue in Clifton as part of its commitment to developing and enhancing the city's cycle routes and facilities.Cycle lanes on major commuter routes improved
Friday 13 November 2009
Cycle lanes on two of the city's major routes are being repainted and widened as part of Cycling City York's drive to enhance and develop facilities for cyclists.Reminder: Services available during transformation of
city centre York Explore
Friday 13 November 2009
The first stages to renovate City of York Council's York Library have now begun, to transform the central library in to the city's third explore centre.Tis the season to be festive
Friday 13 November 2009
To mark the start of the festive season, City of York Council is working in partnership with Visit York, to launch a new Christmas event in the city.Exhibition Square transforms into YourSpace
Monday 16 November 2009
Local people and artists have pooled inspiration to open the curtain on York's Exhibition Square like it's never been seen before. The square is being transformed for the weekend into YourSpace: a public place, created by the public.York woman convicted of benefit fraud
Monday 16 November 2009
A York woman who claimed over £8,000 in benefits that she was not entitled to has been sentenced a Community Order with 200 hours unpaid work atYork Magistrates Court.Secretary of State attending NEEC 2010
Tuesday 17 November 2009
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, will be attending the UK's biggest and most prestigious conference for education and childcare professionals from 6-8 January 2010 in York.Gritters ready to roll
Tuesday 17 November 2009
City of York Council is rolling out two new gritters this week, to join its existing fleet of ten, which maintain the city's streets during the winter months.Energising leisure facilities in York
Tuesday 17 November 2009
City of York Council's newest leisure centre today celebrates opening its fitness suite to the public for the first time.Warning over bogus council callers
Wednesday 18 November 2009
City of York Council is warning residents of bogus callers purporting to be council staff.York teachers sing Messiah at the Minster
Friday 20 November 2009
Teachers and students from York's primary and secondary schools will be in town and in tune with some eminent musicians this weekendDual consultation for York residents
Tuesday 24 November 2009
York residents will be asked to give their views on two major issues affecting the city, in the next few weeks.St Nicholas' Fayre and festive markets
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Carol singers, costumed traders and medieval market stalls holders will be marking the return of City of York Council's popular St Nicholas' Fayre this week.Growing their own way at Burnholme
Tuesday 24 November 2009
City of York Council is working in green-fingered partnership with York and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership, to help a York primary school design their own fruit and vegetable garden.New council recruitment website
Wednesday 25 November 2009
Applying for a job at City of York Council has become quicker and easier for applicants, now they are able to view and apply for positions on-line, using the council's brand new recruitment website. Celebrating Carers' rights
Monday 30 November 2009
Thousands of carers across the city will be reminded of their rights this week, for Carers' Rights Day 2009 (4 December).York Flood Group update
Monday 30 November 2009
The York Flood Group* met at 2pm today (30 November) in response to the Environment Agency's prediction that the River Ouse will rise to approximately 4.5m above normal summer levels tomorrow. 