March 2011
Calling all mountain bikers
Wednesday 02 March 2011
Keen cyclists are being asked to give their views on plans for an adventure-laden mountain bike track at Rawcliffe Country ParkNever too late to Eng-AGE in activity
Thursday 03 March 2011
Two new exercise classes are starting soon for people aged over 50, as part of City of York Council's Eng-AGE programme to encourage more physical activity. Minister for Culture visits York
Friday 04 March 2011
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey, will visit York today (4 March).Electoral registration reminder
Friday 04 March 2011
City of York Council's election team is reminding residents that they need to register to be able to vote in the forthcoming local elections.New Run In England session at York College
Friday 04 March 2011
A new jogging session for everyone is starting at York College, Sim Balk Lane on Monday nights at 6.30pm.Women go back to court
Friday 04 March 2011
A new Social Netball session on Thursday nights will take place from 8pm to 9pm at Burnholme Community College.Information event for local election candidates
Friday 04 March 2011
Potential candidates for the local elections in May are being invited attend an information session next week.Help a new wood take root
Thursday 10 March 2011
To help a new community woodland take root on Bootham Stray, members of the public are invited to join in planting trees and shrubs at a special community planting day on Sunday 13 March from 10am and 4pm.Come out to play!
Thursday 10 March 2011
Play in York has been given another breath of fresh air as City of York Council offers parents new support for children's outdoor play.Free solar energy for council homes
Friday 11 March 2011
Tenants in over 1,000 City of York Council homes could generate their own free daytime electricity if a new scheme is approved by the council's Executive on 15 MarchImproving air quality in York
Friday 11 March 2011
City of York Council could soon have a low emissions strategy whose impact could attract more low-emission vehicles, technologies and jobs to the city.How energy-efficient are you?
Friday 11 March 2011
Free loft and cavity wall insulation as well as free energy surveys are being offered by City of York Council to homeowners in the Hull Road Ward.Snow patrol to hit the streets
Friday 11 March 2011
To clear the worst of winter snow in the city's side roads, City of York Council is recruiting for volunteer snow wardens. Volunteers awarded for helping residents walk their way to health
Friday 11 March 2011
Two volunteers who have walked hundreds of miles across the city have been praised for their commitment as regular walk leaders on the York Health Walks scheme.Hundreds of youngsters to perform at Schools Drama Festival
Monday 14 March 2011
Hundreds of young performers are set to take to the stage for City of York Council's 14th Annual Schools Drama Festival this month.And they're off...
Monday 14 March 2011
What promises to be Cycling City York's biggest ever city-wide cycling challenge has begun (Monday 14 March).York's council and businesses in accord
Tuesday 15 March 2011
City of York Council is further improving relationships with the local business community by signing a new accord300 youngsters to greet Lord Mayor
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Over 300 primary school children will greet the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Susan Galloway, as she inspects the city's walls tomorrow (Thursday 17 March).Watch the Royal Wedding in style
Thursday 17 March 2011
The Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Susan Galloway, is opening the famous doors of the Mansion House to offer residents the chance to watch the Royal Wedding in style.Changes to Castlegate opening times
Thursday 17 March 2011
Castlegate, York's centre for young adults aged 16-25 who are looking for information, advice or support on a range different issues, will have new opening times from Monday 4 April.Red Nose Day: seeing red
Thursday 17 March 2011
City of York Council’s employees are getting in the ‘Red Nose Day spirit’ a day early, as CANsing!, the council's choir group, sing their hearts out for a good cause today (17 March). More young people enter education, employment and training
Thursday 17 March 2011
National figures from the Department for Education show that York has the lowest proportion of unemployed 16-18-year-olds in the north of England.Win free loft insulation
Friday 18 March 2011
With temperatures rising and spring in the air, it's easy to forget how cold a home has been over the winter months. The Energy Saving Trust and City of York Council are urging residents to act now, prepare for the next cold snap and have a go at winning £250 of loft insulation. Climate Week 2011
Friday 18 March 2011
York's Climate Week is a dynamic, seven-day celebration of how residents can help tackle climate change in their city. Can you help? Share the Care week 21- 27 March
Friday 18 March 2011
City of York Council's Sharing Care service is looking for people who can help make a difference to a disabled child's life - from a few hours a week to a few days a month.York versus Cambridge battle hots up
Friday 18 March 2011
As the first week of the month-long York Cycle Challenge draws to a close, the battle between York and Cambridge is 'hotting up', with the cyclists of York storming into an early lead.Draft plans for York's future transport approved
Friday 18 March 2011
City of York Council's Executive has approved draft plans outlining the future of York's Local Transport Plan (LTP3) at a meeting held this week.Somebody else's child - everybody's responsibility
Friday 18 March 2011
City of York Council is urging York residents to help ensure the safety and well being of children who are being cared for by someone who is not their direct relative.Feeling full of life
Monday 21 March 2011
City of York Council and key partners in the city are launching a ground-breaking photography competition to get people thinking about ageing in a more positive way today (21 March). Caring council wins first new chartermark
Monday 21 March 2011
City of York Council's flexible approach to employees with caring responsibilities has made it the region's first local authority to win a Carer Friendly Employer chartermarkDig Up Your Roots
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Want to find out more about your family tree? Everyone welcome to join the Britain in Bloom launch event
Tuesday 22 March 2011
City of York Council is working in green-fingered partnership with The Friends of Hob Moor to celebrate the launch of Britain in Bloom 2011.Parish council elections
Wednesday 23 March 2011
City of York Council is reminding York residents that they have until Monday 4 April to submit a nomination form if they are interested in standing as a parish councillor.Climate Week 2011: A mini musical with a big twist
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Over 50 pupils from a York school will be performing a mini musical this week with a big twist - their musical instruments will be made from compost bins.Lord Mayor and Sheriff go back to school
Thursday 24 March 2011
The civic party are going back to school this week - to visit the primary school they once attended in Harrogate.Where will you be on Thursday 5 May?
Thursday 24 March 2011
Where will you be on Thursday 5 May? That's the question York residents are being asked ahead of the local election Polling Day.Census 2011 - Library drop-in events
Thursday 24 March 2011
City of York Council is working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to help residents complete their national census questionnaire.York Youth Festival needs you!
Thursday 24 March 2011
York's Youth Council is staging its second youth festival this July and needs young people across the city to help.Students and decision-makers aim to improve York for young people
Thursday 24 March 2011
Young people in York had their chance to put forward their ideas on how to improve the city yesterday (23 March).Opportunity knocks
Thursday 24 March 2011
York's 'inspiring' Opportunities Fair will be opening its door to a brighter future for disabled young people and those with special educational needs.Elections 2011
Friday 25 March 2011
City of York Council is today (25 March) entering the 2011 pre-election period. Calling all Community Exercise Instructors
Monday 28 March 2011
Community exercise instructors in and around York are being asked to get together to share ideas and knowledge at a meeting next week (Thursday 7 April). Challenge cyclists burn off the equivalent of more than 15,000 chocolate bars
Tuesday 29 March 2011
As the York Cycle Challenge enters its final week, those taking part have burned off the calorie equivalent of almost 15,000 bars of chocolate.*Joanna Trollope in town
Wednesday 30 March 2011
Best-selling author Joanna Trollope will be talking about the importance of story telling during an afternoon in her company at York Explore.New operator for Waterworld and Huntington Stadium
Friday 01 April 2011
City of York Council-owned leisure facilities, Waterworld and Huntington Stadium, will be operated by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) from today (1 April).