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York care leavers celebrate award nomination
Young care leavers from York’s Care Leavers Forum ‘I Still Matter’ are celebrating being nominated for a prestigious national award this Care Leavers’ Week (28 October-3 November).
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Listening to feedback: changes to York’s sexual health service
A number of changes have now been agreed to the way sexual health services are provided in York, which follows a consultation on proposed changes and listening to respondents’ feedback.
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Baby Week comes to York
Baby Week is coming to York for the first time this November (14 - 20 November).
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Rick Witter’s namesake gritter unveiled!
City of York Council is introducing its new fleet of gritters ahead of the winter season, with one named as Rick Gritter (after Rick Witter, Shed Seven).
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Top comedian highlights the work of foster carers
A top stand-up comedian highlighted the life-changing work that foster carers do in a gig in York earlier this month, 13 October.
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York taxi passengers to get safer, greener rides
New requirements for York taxis and private hire vehicles are set to make them among the safest in the UK.
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Grant applications for Warm Places invited
Organisations running Warm Places in York to support local people through the coldest months, are invited to apply for up to £5,000 funding from a £40,000 fund before 10 November.
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No such thing as a 'normal family'
This year’s National Adoption Week highlights all kinds of adoption journeys.
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Queen Street to close for 5 nights in November
City of York Council has published information to support residents and visitors as a key road near York Station closes over 5 nights in November.
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Council works with regulator to further housing standards
On 1 April 2024, the Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 came into force.