October 2010
Clever recycling schemes up for award
Monday 04 October 2010
A couple of innovative projects to promote recycling unwanted Christmas presents and clothes have been nominated for a national award.Gold medal for York's Special Olympics tennis ace
Tuesday 05 October 2010
One gold, two silver and one bronze medal have been brought home to York by two athletes from the European Special Olympics summer games.Nestlé South plans at ward meeting exhibition
Tuesday 05 October 2010
Plans for the development of a mixed use scheme on the former Nestlé factory site are to be available for public viewing prior to the local ward committee meeting. Baby love! - event to help new and expectant parents
Thursday 07 October 2010
City of York Council's Family Information Service is sponsoring this years Baby Friendly York Fair, all about providing information to help new and expectant parents.Events to celebrate Local Democracy Week
Tuesday 12 October 2010
City of York Council is opening its doors to the public this week, as part of Local Democracy Week (11 to 17 October). Upper Poppleton resurfacing works -Chantry Gap
Tuesday 12 October 2010
City of York Council is to carry out essential carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing at Chantry Gap in Upper Poppleton next weekGet online week
Thursday 14 October 2010
Baffled by computers? Having difficulty with digital photography? Want to know more about the basics, but don't know where to go? City of York Council is here to help.Music makers score regional award
Thursday 14 October 2010
Making music with people with dementia has struck a chord with the region's health and social care awards judges.Labour win Hull Road By-Election
Friday 15 October 2010
The Hull Road By-Election in York has been won by the Labour Party candidate, Michael Hoban.Council seeks support for major transport scheme
Friday 15 October 2010
City of York Council is seeking support for plans to significantly improve public transport in the city.Youth offending team inspection 'very strong'
Friday 15 October 2010
A report published on 13 October 2010 reveals that the work of York's Youth Offending Team (YOT) is amongst the best in the country. Green light for city's most eco-friendly houses
Monday 18 October 2010
Permission to build the city's most environmentally-efficient homes and the first council houses to be built in York for 20 years have got the green light.Hallå! from Sweden - as child care experts prepare to talk family matters in York
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Child care experts from Sweden are set to visit York this week to share their experiences and talk about the importance of children's services.Spooky stories and candlelit tours at Mansion House
Tuesday 19 October 2010
For the very first time visitors will get the opportunity to experience the spookier side of the historic Mansion House.Cycling City York launches free 'Cycle Chic' guided rides for women
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Cycling City York has come up with the perfect solution for women who'd like to combine a little gentle exercise and socialising with a spot of retail therapy - a series of new 'Cycle Chic' guided cycle rides.Walk your way to health - new programme now out!
Tuesday 19 October 2010
The autumn timetable of free led walks in York is now published and can be found on City of York Council's website www.york.gov.uk/leisure/walking/healthLord Mayor to present William Derby with York in Bloom award
Wednesday 20 October 2010
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Susan Galloway, will present the Chief Executive of York Racecourse, William Derby, with their official York in Bloom award this week.Autumn Action Day
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Residents are invited to branch out their knowledge of nature at Rowntree Park's day of local action.Tadcaster Road/St Helen's Road junction resurfacing
Friday 22 October 2010
City of York Council is to resurface Tadcaster Road/St Helens Road junction starting on 1 November. The work is programmed to take up to three weeks to complete working Monday to Friday between 9.15 am and 4.00 pm. Is your bike as safe and secure as you think it is?
Bike locks to be put to the test at bike security demonstrations
Friday 22 October 2010
In response to a recent surge in the number of bicycle thefts in York, Safer York Partnership is planning to demonstrate to cyclists which types of locks are most effective and offer advice on how to keep your bike safe and secure.York Youth Council wins research grant
Friday 22 October 2010
York Youth Council has won a grant from the Young Researchers Network that will be used by local young people to find out how they can help shape local services.Transparency on the web
Monday 25 October 2010
City of York Council will start to publish details of its spending on each transaction and item over £500 (including VAT) on its website - www.york.gov.uk - at the end of October. Council headquarters update
Monday 25 October 2010
City of York Council is already taking steps to prepare for its move into new headquarters at the end of 2012.Historic Mansion House opens its doors
Tuesday 26 October 2010
The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Susan Galloway, and civic party will open the doors of the city's Mansion House to visitors on Wednesday 27 October.York hailed as example to other cities
Wednesday 27 October 2010
The historic city of York has been hailed as an example to other cities, after being used as a case study by an Irish town to attract more tourists to the area.James Street and Lawrence Street Highway improvement works
Thursday 28 October 2010
City of York Council will start highway improvement works at the junction of James Street and Lawrence on 1 November. The works are due to be completed by 24 November. York celebrates as Leeds City Region LEP approved
Thursday 28 October 2010
York's business leaders are celebrating today with the news that the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is one of a total of 24 approved by the Government [28 October].Launch of Duke of Edinburgh Award group
Friday 29 October 2010
City of York Council is launching a new awards group next week, giving people with disabilities the opportunity to gain a Duke of Edinburgh Award.Play it safe on Bonfire Night
Friday 29 October 2010
City of York Council is reminding residents to play it safe on Bonfire Night by following the firework code.