March 2010
Learn to swim for free
Monday 01 March 2010
City of York Council's sport and active leisure team is offering free swimming lessons at Yearsley and Energise Pools to adults and children aged 11 to 16 years olds.York woman convicted of benefit fraud
Tuesday 02 March 2010
A York woman was found guilty of charges of benefit fraud at York Magistrates Court last month (18 February).Celebrating 40 years in the job
Wednesday 03 March 2010
Over 40 years ago the average wage was £32 per week, a loaf of bread cost 9p and a pint of beer would have set people back just 20p - and Ian Raftree and Bob Smith had just started out in their careers with the local authority service.Recycling Yellow Pages
Wednesday 03 March 2010
City of York Council's recycling team is urging residents to recycle their old 2009/2010 Yellow Pages directory - as the new versions of the big yellow book are currently being distributed citywide. Another chance to attend free landlord fairs
Thursday 04 March 2010
City of York Council and the National Landlord Association (NLA) will play host to another series of free fairs for landlords this month, following the successful York Private Sector Landlords fairs held in February.Future economic vision for York
Thursday 04 March 2010
Key organisations from across York will be debating the future economic vision of the city this week (5-6 March).Extra funding for short break service
Thursday 04 March 2010
City of York Council has received an extra £18,532.22 in funding from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) for its short break service for disabled children.More 'Fit as a Fiddle' sessions planned to meet demand from the over 50s
Friday 05 March 2010
Due to the demand for places on the latest series of 'Fit as a Fiddle' sessions for York's over 50s, Cycling City York has announced more dates for April.National no smoking day
Friday 05 March 2010
City of York Council's Street Environment and Enforcement Team is urging smokers to think about where they discard their cigarette butts -in light of national no smoking day on Wednesday 10 March.'Me Too' for all York's youngsters
Monday 08 March 2010
Vulnerable young people in York will get extra help and support to access out-of-school activities following the success of a pilot initiative.Competition is hotting up in virtual cycle race
Monday 08 March 2010
As Cycling City York's inter-school virtual cycling race enters its second week, Skelton Primary School is in pole position, but Elvington and Headlands are hot on its heels!York schoolgirls discover the beauty of cycling
Tuesday 09 March 2010
Schoolgirls across York are taking part in an innovative Cycling City York project aimed at breaking down the barriers that prevent them from cycling, and reminding them that it's cool, fun and stylish to cycle.York Northwest gets national funding boost
Tuesday 09 March 2010
City of York Council chiefs are celebrating today after the government announced today (9 March) a £1.2m funding boost to support the Leeds City Region's Urban Eco-Settlement programme, which includes the York Northwest site.Have your say on play
Thursday 11 March 2010
City of York Council's Playbuilder project is moving into its second year and is setting up a new round of consultations with local people.Flytipper fined £4,627
Friday 12 March 2010
A landscaper who illegally dumped garden waste at Clifton Moor was yesterday (11 March 2010) fined £2,200 with a further £2,427.70 costs.Chief Executive opens new extension for short breaks for York disabled children
Friday 12 March 2010
Disabled children in York can enjoy more short breaks, thanks to an extension built onto the home of a contract carer. Being fully wheelchair accessible and kitted out with a hoist and other facilities, it can safely accommodate an extra 180 overnight stays a year for up to eight young people with complex health needs.Free community cycling days promise fun for all the family
Friday 12 March 2010
Cycling City York is holding a series of free, community-based cycling fun days at venues across the city to give residents of all ages and abilities an opportunity to discover the benefits of cycling.York Central commitment reaffirmed
Friday 12 March 2010
Landowners and partners involved in developing York's largest brownfield site - York Central - have reaffirmed their continuing commitment to the site. In a positive move forward a more phased approach, within an overall plan for the area, is being recommended, which will enable development to continue despite the market conditions.£200,000 for highway drainage
Friday 12 March 2010
City of York Council's Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services, Cllr Ann Reid, will be asked to approve plans to spend £200,000 on improving highway drainage in the city, later this month (24 March).York to expand Air Quality Management Area
Monday 15 March 2010
Air quality on one of York's busiest routes could be improved in the future following expansion of the existing Air Quality Management Area (AQMA).New road safety campaign launched
Monday 15 March 2010
City of York Council's Road Safety team is urging local residents and visitors not to become an accident statistic as part of a new year-long campaign.Register now for affordable homes
Tuesday 16 March 2010
York residents are being urged to take advantage of a wave of new affordable homes for sale that will become available over the next few months.General Election - Thursday night count confirmed
Tuesday 16 March 2010
City of York Council can confirm it will be holding the General Election count on Thursday night at Energise Sports Centre.Baby, register here
Tuesday 16 March 2010
City of York Council is one of the first local authorities in the country to open birth register offices in the community.Piccadilly bus stop improvements
Tuesday 16 March 2010
An extra bus stop at Piccadilly is to be created by City of York Council.Skelton Primary School is first over the finish line
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Pupils from Skelton Primary School were first over the finish line in York's first ever inter-school virtual cycle race.Opportunities Fair knocks again
Wednesday 17 March 2010
York's Opportunities Fair 2010 is aiming to help young people with additional needs and disabled young people to aim high and make plans for the future.Welcome to York - a Cycling City!
Thursday 18 March 2010
Smart new Cycling City York branding is being added to the 'Welcome to York' signs on approach roads to the city to highlight the fact that York is nationally recognised as a city that champions cycling. Grim Tales at Acomb Explore
Thursday 18 March 2010
A richly metaphorical world of full-blooded fairytales will be making their way to Acomb Explore Library Learning Centre next month, when a world-renowned storyteller presents fairytales for grown ups. Hundreds of performers to tell tall tales at York Schools Drama Festival
Thursday 18 March 2010
Over 500 young performers are set to take part in the City of York Council's 13th Annual Schools Drama Festival this weekend.Blossom Street consultation reminder
Thursday 18 March 2010
City of York Council is reminding York residents that time is running out for them to have their say on how improvements could be made to a major junction in the city.Annual Housing Survey
Thursday 18 March 2010
A total of 89 per cent of City of York Council tenants are satisfied with the service provided by the authority's housing team, according to figures revealed this today (12 March).Passion for Fashion
Friday 19 March 2010
Chic clothes, sparkling jewellery and glitzy makeup can only mean one thing, the Choose2Reuse fashion show has arrived.Home compost bin offer
Friday 19 March 2010
York residents have the chance to purchase a discounted composter this month, as part of a countywide campaign to encourage composting.German Ambassador to meet Lord Mayor
Friday 19 March 2010
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor John Galvin, will be playing host to an important European guest this month when he welcomes the German Ambassador to the Mansion House.Tackling Traffic Congestion reminder
Friday 19 March 2010
City of York Council is reminding York residents that they have until the end of this month to have their say on how to tackle traffic congestion in the city.Improved traffic arrangements at York Railway Station
Tuesday 23 March 2010
City of York Council's transport chiefs are working with East Coast and Network Rail to look at ways of reducing traffic congestion at York Railway Station.York supports Earth Hour
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Some of York's iconic landmarks will be plunged into darkness on Saturday evening, as the city shows its support for the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Earth Hour.Free 'Bikes Not Barriers' try-out sessions make cycling accessible to all
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Cycling City York, in partnership with Get Cycling, is running a series of 'Bikes Not Barriers' try-out events aimed at giving people with special needs the opportunity to try a broad range of adapted cycles.Household waste recycling centre summer opening
Wednesday 24 March 2010
City of York Council's Waste and Recycling team is reminding residents that from 1 April, the city's three household waste recycling centres at Hazel Court, Beckfield Lane and Towthorpe will move to their summer opening times. Council cracks down on gas danger
Thursday 25 March 2010
City of York Council's Housing team is cracking down on tenants who persistently put themselves and their neighbours at risk.Sowing seeds for the future
Friday 26 March 2010
Young people from City of York Council's 68 Youth Centre, Monkton Road, have been sowing seeds for their future this month.National praise for library partnership
Tuesday 30 March 2010
The innovative work of City of York Council's Libraries and Adult Learning teams and Aviva has been highlighted in a government policy document.New website to protect vulnerable adults
Tuesday 30 March 2010
Vulnerable adults in York and their friends, neighbours and carers now have a wealth of information available to them at the click of a button thanks to a new website, launched this week.Gillygate re-opens
Tuesday 30 March 2010
Gillygate has opened to through traffic after work to lay a new gas main and communications duct was completed ahead of schedule.York's children's services awarded 'highly commended' in national competition
Wednesday 31 March 2010
City of York Council's Children's Services team is celebrating after its services were highlighted as amongst the best in the country.Roll on Easter recycling
Wednesday 31 March 2010
Over 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK every year and with this in mind City of York Council's waste services are urging residents to recycle the rubbish they produce over the holiday weekend. Guided rides for spring and summer 2010
Wednesday 31 March 2010
Those of you who've been waiting for the weather to improve before heading out on your bike have no excuse now - spring is finally here and Cycling City York has lined up a busy programme of free, guided rides for people of all ages to enjoy.Easter Closures
Wednesday 31 March 2010
Local residents are reminded that all City of York Council offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday (2 April and 5 April).Happy 1st birthday to Veritau Limited
Thursday 01 April 2010
This time last year City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council's internal audit and governance teams merged together, to create a stand-alone company to benefit local authorities and their customers.York Explore to open next month
Thursday 01 April 2010
City of York Council's third explore centre is due to open next month, on Monday 24 May.Tackling alcohol abuse
Thursday 01 April 2010
City of York Council's licensing department is taking a tough approach to tackle irresponsible alcohol sales in York, effective from next week.Temporary road closure - Heslington Lane
Thursday 01 April 2010
As part of the Fulford Road corridor improvements, City of York Council will lay service ducts across Heslington Lane near to its junction with Fulford Main Street (A19) and then resurface this section of Heslington Lane next week.New structure for council
Thursday 01 April 2010
City of York Council has a new look from today (1 April).Family Information Service government award
Thursday 01 April 2010
City of York Council's Family Information Service will be amongst one of the first local authority information services in the country to be presented with a national quality award this week.