December 2010
Special measures for footpaths and refuse
Wednesday 01 December 2010
Some 70 City of York Council workers have been clearing footpaths and refuse teams have battled to deliver the best possible service. Bus, CYC staff and HWRCs updates
Wednesday 01 December 2010
For the latest on bus information, advice to City of York Council staff and HWRCs (tips) closuresWinter weather update
Thursday 02 December 2010
City of York Council's gritting teams have gritted the primary highway network four times so far today. They are now moving on to secondary routes and will be treating them throughout the afternoon. However, the council is warning motorists and cyclists that it will take some time for the grit to make an impact on the compacted snow and ice.Celebrating Carers' rights
Thursday 02 December 2010
Thousands of carers across the city will be reminded of their rights tomorrow, for Carers' Rights Day 2010 (3 December).Warning of council tax scam
Thursday 02 December 2010
City of York Council is warning residents that fraudsters claiming to work for the council tax team have recently targeted the area in telephone and doorstep scams. Disappointment as Leeds City Region misses out on chance to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Thursday 02 December 2010
Leeds City Region has missed out on the chance to host matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup after the tournament was awarded to Russia.Council aims to minimise compulsory redundancies
Thursday 02 December 2010
City of York Council has announced a programme of support and advice measures for all its staff as it goes through a period of unprecedented change in the face of funding cuts and budget pressures.Winter weather update
Friday 03 December 2010
Work has continued across the city to mitigate the impact of the severe winter weather.Increasing Support for Older People
Monday 06 December 2010
A greater number of older people in York could receive support at home to help them live full, independent lives, if members of City of York Council's Executive agree to plans to expand an existing service later this month (14 December).York lobbies Government over funding cuts
Monday 06 December 2010
City of York Council is lobbying the Government to ensure that York doesn't lose funding to other areas across the country.Local Investment Plan under consideration
Monday 06 December 2010
A plan to cement funding of £42 million for major housing and regeneration schemes across York will be considered by City of York Council's Executive on 14 December.Winter weather update
Monday 06 December 2010
Work has continued across the city to mitigate the impact of the cold snap.New model for instrumental service to be proposed
Tuesday 07 December 2010
City of York Council's executive member for Children and Young People will be asked to consider a new business model for the council's school music service at a meeting being held on Tuesday 14 December.Volunteer and teach others how to walk the Nordic way
Tuesday 07 December 2010
City of York Council's sport and active leisure team is looking for volunteers to be trained in the world's fastest growing physical activity - Nordic Walking. The volunteers will each receive a free one day training course in January and will play an important part in bringing the activity to others in York.Guided cycle rides planned for this weekend are cancelled
Tuesday 07 December 2010
Cycling City York has cancelled all guided cycle rides planned for this Saturday and Sunday (11 and 12 December) as the snowy and icy conditions show little sign of easing.
This includes a guided mountain bike ride at Dalby Forest planned for Sunday, which will be postponed until Sunday 3 April, 2011.Memorial service at York Crematorium
Tuesday 07 December 2010
City of York Council's Crematorium is holding its annual memorial service of thanksgiving and remembrance on Sunday, 12 December at 12.30pm.Council and police crack down on anti-social behaviour
Wednesday 08 December 2010
City of York Council, North Yorkshire Police and Safer York Partnership are working with local residents to crack down on anti-social behaviour in the Kingsway West area of York.Millthorpe School headteacher resigns
Thursday 09 December 2010
Tony Wootton, head teacher at Millthorpe School, has decided to resign from his post, as his recovery from illness has taken longer than expected. Christmas @ MonksCross
Thursday 09 December 2010
Visitors and residents are invited to come along and take advantage of the four-day festive market, starting at Monks Cross shopping outlet today. More engineers to answer increased calls for repairs
Friday 10 December 2010
City of York Council has been working round the clock to meet the demand for heating repairs and has redirected its workforce in response to the number of repair requests, mainly burst pipes and heating problems encountered during the recent cold snap. North Yorkshire and York Waste PFI
Friday 10 December 2010
Members of City of York Council agreed yesterday (9 December) to award a contract to AmeyCespa for the management of waste in York and North Yorkshire for 25 years. Strensall Conservation Area Appraisals
Friday 10 December 2010
Residents in the Strensall area of York are being asked to have their say on how the unique character of the area can be maintained.2011/12 Budget Consultation
Monday 13 December 2010
City of York Council is urging residents to have their say on the council's budget priorities for the forthcoming financial year. This year there are two ways for people to get involved- a budget consultation and an interactive online budget tool.Primary school pupils continue to excel at school
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Pupils at City of York Council's primary schools are continuing to excel at Key Stage 2, according to government figures released today (Tuesday 14 December).Eco bus trial revs up
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Eco-sensitive hybrid and electric buses are being trialled on the Designer Outlet Park & Ride route.Communities branch out to help plant orchard
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Residents in York are branching out to help plant a community orchard on Scarcroft Green this weekend.Don't be a turkey this Christmas
Wednesday 15 December 2010
City of York Council's food safety team is sending a warning yuletide message to all residents asking them to think about food safety issues this Christmas.Countdown to a 'green' Christmas
Wednesday 15 December 2010
City of York Council's waste and recycling team is encouraging residents to have a very merry 'green' Christmas.Consultation on possible 'eco' site
Wednesday 15 December 2010
York residents are being asked for their views to help shape plans for a new 'eco' development in the city.York's Children's Social Care and Early Intervention praised
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Ofsted has today published its report following the recent unannounced inspection of the City's Children's Social Care and Early Intervention Services. Cycling challenges prove a hit with York commuters
Friday 17 December 2010
More than three quarters of those who recently completed Cycling City York's 'Bike Boost' and 'Try Cycling' challenges have said that they will continue commuting by bike in the future.Nordic walking for the over 50's
Friday 17 December 2010
City of York Council's sport and active leisure team is working in partnership with Age Concern York to offer a limited number of free Nordic walking courses to anyone over 50 years of age.Christmas rubbish and recycling collections
Friday 17 December 2010
City of York Council's rubbish and recycling collections will be weekly from Monday 20 December to Friday 31 December. An action-packed 2010 pays dividends for Cycling City York
Tuesday 21 December 2010
Cycling City York has enjoyed its busiest year yet in 2010 and early indications suggest that its hard work is paying off, with at least 15 per cent of York's population now choosing to travel by bike.A19/A1237 junction improvements
Tuesday 21 December 2010
As part of an ongoing programme of improvements to the A1237 Outer Ring Road, work will start shortly to increase the capacity of the A19 (Shipton Road) junction. Winning the hearts and minds of the people of York
Wednesday 22 December 2010
York's Community Stadium team is launching a whole new approach to the exciting project today (22 December).Top tips for trouble free shopping
Wednesday 22 December 2010
Christmas shopping is in full swing and City of York Council Trading Standards' team is reminding people of their consumer rights. Council Christmas opening times
Wednesday 22 December 2010
City of York Council offices will be closed over the Christmas period from Saturday 25 to Tuesday 28 December , reopening Wednesday 29 December, and will also be closed on Monday 3 January for a bank holiday.Make cycling your New Year's resolution
Wednesday 29 December 2010
There's no better time to turn over a new leaf than the start of a brand new year, so why not dig your bike out from the back of the shed and get some fresh air and exercise on Cycling City York's 2011 programme of guided cycle rides?National book giveaway for World Book Night
Wednesday 29 December 2010
York residents could get the chance to be one of 20,000 lucky readers selected to take part in the first ever World Book Night, when they apply online before 4 January.2011/12 Budget Consultation reminder
Thursday 30 December 2010
City of York Council is reminding residents to complete their budget consultation before Tuesday 4 January.