February 2010
Make the most of Yortime
Tuesday 02 February 2010
Residents and tourists now have the chance to find out about any upcoming events and activities in York, with thanks to a new e-newsletter provided by City of York Council.Wolf Cry author comes to York
Tuesday 02 February 2010
Children's author, Julia Golding, will be talking about her book Wolf Cry this month as part of the city's Viking Festival.New taxi rank in St Sampson's Square
Wednesday 03 February 2010
City of York Council's transport chiefs have approved a new city centre taxi rank, following a 28-day public consultation.Crichton Avenue - carriageway resurfacing
Wednesday 03 February 2010
City of York Council will carry out essential reconstruction and resurfacing of Crichton Avenue, to link with the ongoing cycle scheme in the area.Blossom St consultation reminder
Wednesday 03 February 2010
City of York Council is reminding residents that they can now have their say on how a major junction in the city could be improved.York unveils 2010/11 budget proposals
Friday 05 February 2010
City of York Council's Executive will be asked to consider proposals for the authority's 2010/11 budget at a meeting later this month (Tuesday, 16 February).Wong - fraud conviction
Friday 05 February 2010
A York man who was overpaid £5,460 in Housing Benefits that he was not entitled to has been sentanced to 180 hours unpaid work for 12 months and ordered to pay £1,500 in compensation, at York Magistrates Court (28 January).Brush up your skills at a free bike maintenance class
Monday 08 February 2010
A limited number of free places at basic bike maintenance classes are up for grabs, courtesy of Cycling City York.Community Stadium update
Monday 08 February 2010
Members of the Council's Executive will receive an update on the Community Stadium project later this month (16 February). Making bill payment easier
Tuesday 09 February 2010
City of York Council is making it even easier for customers to pay their bills, as part of its More for York efficiency and improvement work.Improved kerbside arrangements could be rolled out city-wide
Tuesday 09 February 2010
City of York Council's waste chiefs are proposing a new and improved kerbside recycling scheme, which if approved could be rolled out city-wide - making annual efficiency savings of £210,000.Contaminated land strategy and grant
Tuesday 09 February 2010
City of York Council's environmental protection unit has been given a £51,000 grant from DEFRA, to investigate the possibility that two closed refuse tips could have contaminated the land.New directors appointed
Wednesday 10 February 2010
City of York Council has today (10 February) agreed the appointment of four directors to newly established directorates, as part of the council's More for York programme.Patching people together
Thursday 11 February 2010
City of York Council's Adult and Community Education team has launched this year's community arts project, which hopes to bring people together from all over the cityFree landlord fairs
Thursday 11 February 2010
City of York Council and the National Landlord Association (NLA) are joining forces this month to host a series of free fairs for landlords. New series of 'Fit as a Fiddle' sessions planned for the over 50s
Friday 12 February 2010
Bookings are now being taken for a new series of 'Fit as a Fiddle' sessions aimed at getting York's over 50s back on their bikes.Tackling traffic congestion
Friday 12 February 2010
York residents will be asked for their views on how to tackle traffic congestion this month.Exploring people's potential
Friday 12 February 2010
City of York Council's Lifelong Learning and Leisure team launched its new Explore media project this month, with an impressive high-tech roadshow at Acomb Explore Library Learning Centre.York schools support parents
Monday 15 February 2010
Schools across the city are getting involved in City of York Council's Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities programme for parents and carers. First birthday of waste permit scheme
Monday 15 February 2010
This week marks the first birthday of City of York Council's household waste recycling centre permit scheme. No butts approach to cigarette litter
Monday 15 February 2010
City of York Council is continuing its clean sweep of cigarette butt litter with a new video clip, aimed at persuading smokers not to drop their butts. Hoax council tax rebates
Monday 15 February 2010
City of York Council's Trading Standards team is warning residents not to fall for hoax offers from businesses claiming to be able to obtain council tax rebates. Residents recycle tonnes over Christmas
Wednesday 17 February 2010
The Christmas reycling figures have been collated and City of York Council's waste team can officially announce that residents recycled hundreds of tonnes of rubbish throughout the Christmas period.Reminder: Services available during transformation of York Explore
Wednesday 17 February 2010
City of York Council's third Explore Centre is set to open this spring, but until then, there are lots of services avililable for residents to use.Duke of Edinburgh Awards presentation
Wednesday 17 February 2010
Young people from York will be presented with a Duke of Edinburgh Award this month, after successfully completing the scheme.Crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Wednesday 17 February 2010
City of York Council, North Yorkshire Police and Safer York Partnership are working with local residents to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in the Chapelfields area of York.On your marks, get set, go….
Thursday 18 February 2010
Cycle race will take York schoolchildren on a virtual journey from Lands End to John O'GroatsAhead of the game in repairing potholes
Thursday 18 February 2010
City of York Council's road maintenance team is ahead of the game when it comes to repairing potholes.York volunteers for national pilot
Friday 19 February 2010
City of York Council is one of only five authorities in England chosen to run a youth community action pilot, part of the government's youth community action programme which aims to promote volunteering amongst young people aged 14-16.York considers Cycle Hub
Friday 19 February 2010
Plans to create one of the first secure cycle park of its type in the country in York could get the go ahead next month (2 March).Gillygate closure
Friday 19 February 2010
City of York Council is reminding residents, commuters and visitors that they may want to consider leaving their car at home and taking an alternative form of transport while Gillygate is closed over the next few weeks.Resident opinions steer transport plans
Friday 19 February 2010
Over 12,000 York residents replied to the council's third Local Transport Plan (LTP3) first round consultation questionnairePlans for council's new HQ take another step forward
Monday 22 February 2010
The contract to provide City of York Council's new headquarters and York Customer Centre at West Offices was formally awarded to developers York Investors LLP today (22 February).West Bank Park Toilet refurbishment
Tuesday 23 February 2010
West Bank Park toilets will be closed from today (Monday 22 February) for a refurbishment and up grade. Blossom Street consultation reminder 2
Tuesday 23 February 2010
City of York Council is reminding residents that they can now have their say on how a major junction in the city could be improved.Dignity Action Day celebrations
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Tomorrow is National Dignity Day and City of York Council's Adult Social Services is holding a series of events to raise awareness of the Dignity in Care Campaign and to celebrate the achievements so far.Council Tax set for York
Friday 26 February 2010
City of York Council yesterday (25 February) formally approved a 2.7 per cent increase in Council Tax for 2010/11.Inspiring people in York
Friday 26 February 2010
The Inspirations festival, organised by City of York Council's Adult and Community Education service, is now in its sixth year and will take place next week, showcasing the work of over 100 adult education learners.