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Monday, Nov 4

15

Talk Money fortnight is here to help you get more and spend less

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The week after the Budget is announced, City of York Council and partners are holding a fortnight of events and activities to help residents with their own finances.

Friday, Nov 1

19

By-election called in Haxby and Wigginton Ward

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The statement of persons nominated for election for the Haxby & Wigginton by-election has been published today, Friday 1 November 2024.

Thursday, Oct 31

11

Mansion House to undergo restoration works

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To help protect and maintain an important cultural asset for the city, York Mansion House will undergo £1.2 million maintenance, accessibility and safety improvements.

Tuesday, Oct 29

12

York welcomes national children’s leaders to celebrate success

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Young people and social workers in York met national children’s leaders last week as part of a visit to find out more about our work to transform services for children and young people.

Monday, Oct 28

17

York care leavers celebrate award nomination

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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).

Thursday, Oct 24

09

Listening to feedback: changes to York’s sexual health service

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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.

Wednesday, Oct 23

15

Baby Week comes to York

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Baby Week is coming to York for the first time this November (14 - 20 November).

13

Rick Witter’s namesake gritter unveiled!

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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).

Tuesday, Oct 22

19

Top comedian highlights the work of foster carers

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A top stand-up comedian highlighted the life-changing work that foster carers do in a gig in York earlier this month (13 October).

15

York taxi passengers to get safer, greener rides

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New requirements for York taxis and private hire vehicles are set to make them among the safest in the UK.

14

Grant applications for Warm Places invited

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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.

08

NEW Swap 2 Stop with free vapes this Stoptober

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Swap 2 Stop is a new nationwide campaign, being offered by the York Health Trainers, which is aimed at encouraging smokers to make the switch from smoking to vaping to improve their health.

Monday, Oct 21

18

No such thing as a 'normal family'

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This year’s National Adoption Week highlights all kinds of adoption journeys.

12

Queen Street to close for 5 nights in November

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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.

Friday, Oct 18

16

Council works with regulator to further housing standards

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On 1 April 2024, the Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 came into force.

11

City of York Council named most productive council in country

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City of York Council has topped a new list of the most productive English councils, meaning that we achieve the highest value for residents per pound of council spending.

Thursday, Oct 17

14

Start-up cooks up a storm with council support

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City of York Council has supported a pioneering food delivery business to get established in York, with the company now looking to launch in cities across the UK.

02

Help us make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring

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To help us achieve our aim of making homelessness and rough sleeping rare, brief and non-recurring, we’re asking everyone interested to comment on our new draft strategy.

Tuesday, Oct 15

17

‘People-powered archaeology’ boosts residents’ wellbeing

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A partnership between City of York Council and York Archaeology is helping residents uncover the hidden history of Walmgate, while improving their wellbeing, making connections and gaining skills.

Monday, Oct 14

16

Event for children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities

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This week York will host a SEND Opportunities Event for young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), their families and carers.

Friday, Oct 11

13

Over £1 million extra support secured for York residents

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Financial support to help residents cope with the cost of living crisis is being extended until the end of end of March 2025.

12

York’s role in leading climate action for the region

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York is at the forefront of regional efforts to tackle the climate crisis as part of the newly launched Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Plan 2024.

Monday, Oct 7

18

Pay and display machines removed for cashless parking

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In the coming weeks a number of on-street parking pay and display machines will be removed, as the council moves to cashless parking.

Friday, Oct 4

17

Night-time road closures planned as Station Gateway project progresses

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As work on the Station Gateway project progresses to the next stage, the council is providing an update on upcoming works in the area in October and November.

12

Energy grants for homes not heated by mains gas

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Eligible households in York which aren't heated by mains gas are being given free energy-efficiency boosts by the council for greater comfort, lower bills and less carbon output.

Thursday, Oct 3

14

Blue Badge holders notified of York’s Christmas Market arrangements

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Blue Badge holders are being notified that the 2 routes into York city centre will temporarily close from 10.30am to 7.00pm daily during the Christmas market period of 14 November to 22 December.

Monday, Sep 30

13

New national school breakfast club scheme for primary schools

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Primary Schools across York are being urged to join the Government’s scheme to host free breakfast clubs, following on from the pioneering work of the city’s York Hungry Minds Appeal.

Thursday, Sep 26

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Free courses to support parents and carers in York

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Parents and carers in York are being reminded that there is a wide range of free courses to help support them and their children, many of which are available online.

Tuesday, Sep 24

19

Front Street improvement works to get underway next month

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Work to improve Front Street will start next month after designs shaped by the community were approved at a decision session earlier today (24 September).

Friday, Sep 20

15

Night works to carry out essential road maintenance

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City of York Council is carrying out road maintenance works on the A1079 Hull Road and B1228 Elvington Lane, and York Road, Dunnington starting next week.