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Friday, Jun 21

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York celebrates Armed Forces Week

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City of York Council is joining partners across the city and the UK, to celebrate and recognise the contribution of our Armed Forces later this month Saturday (29 June).

Monday, Jun 17

Night-time works to resurface key York road

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City of York Council will be carrying out resurfacing works between the A1036 Malton Road, A1237 Outer ring road and Hopgrove Lane roundabouts.

Thursday, Jun 13

Work to start near Millennium Bridge

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Work starts next week between Millennium Bridge and Butcher Terrace to improve accessibility and to allow it to stay open for longer when the river levels rise.

Tuesday, Jun 11

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Blue Badge holders supported with National Day of Action

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As part of a National Day of Action teams from the council and Veritau have carried out a crack-down on badge misuse.

Thursday, Jun 6

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Changes to York’s sexual health service proposed

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Proposals to change the way sexual health services are provided in York will be considered later this month and could then be consulted on later this year.

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UPDATE: Road closures for planned resurfacing works

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There have been changes to the times of resurfacing works on Bishopthorpe Road that will require road closures this June.

Tuesday, Jun 4

£1 million fraudsters jailed after York money laundering investigation

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5 money launderers who laundered over £1 million proceeds of bogus computer service companies have been sentenced to 9 and a half years imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court.

Thursday, May 30

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Council support for struggling households

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Ahead of Government financial support ending in September 2024 for households battling the cost of living crisis, residents are urged to claim all they can and get discounts to lower their bills.

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Council supports Pride month

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City of York Council will be joining communities across the city to celebrate Pride Month, joining in the annual Pride parade on Saturday (1 June).

Ousewem unveils powerful video collaboration

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A powerful new video has been unveiled.

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Stay and Play sessions prove a hit with parents

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Over 2,200 parents, carers and young children have attended popular stay and play sessions delivered by Explore in partnership with City of York Council over the last three months.

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Innovative flood resilience project introduces talking lampposts to yorkshire

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Ousewem, an innovative flood resilience project, is transforming community engagement efforts by enlisting the help of talking lampposts to raise awareness about natural flood management (NFM).

York Children’s Services’ worker receives national award

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A City of York Council staff member working with children and young people in care has won a national award for her work.

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Road closures for planned resurfacing works

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City of York Council will be carrying out resurfacing works on Bishopthorpe Road and Elvington Lane (B1228) requiring road closures this June.

Wednesday, May 29

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Council launches Buzz About York

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City of York Council is launching the ‘Buzz About York’ campaign to promote biodiversity and help wildlife flourish across the city.

Friday, May 24

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YorHome announces new incentives for new landlords

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City of York Council’s not-for-profit letting agency YorHome is offering new incentives for landlords signing with us.

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Major refurbishment to Glen Lodge's original building starts

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After adding 27 extra homes to Glen Lodge in 2018, work is starting to refurbish and make the 32 original apartments more energy-efficient, accessible and comfortable.

Thursday, May 23

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Council elects Lord Mayor and confirms new Executive Team

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City of York Council has elected the new Lord Mayor of York, and approved its new leadership team at a full council meeting today, 23rd May 2024.

Wednesday, May 22

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Celebrating the life-changing impact of foster carers

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City of York Council is celebrating the life changing impact its foster carers have on the lives of local children and young people.

£100,000 fund opens for applications to support ward residents

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Following £100,000 of support having been successfully awarded to support ward residents in January 2024, a further £100,000 is now available this year.

Tuesday, May 21

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The Big Number Natter: York celebrates National Numeracy Day

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York residents are being invited to join the celebrations for The Big Number Natter: National Numeracy Day (Wednesday 22 May).

Monday, May 20

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5 new bays for Blue Badge holders and businesses

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Following the Council’s consultation on making York city centre more accessible, 5 new experimental bays will open on 21 May 2024 for Blue Badge holder parking and business loading.

Wednesday, May 15

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City of York Council hits tree planting milestone

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Almost 2,500 new trees have been planted as part of the council’s Green Streets© project.

Tuesday, May 14

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Businesses offered sessions to boost digital and AI skills

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Google Digital Garage is coming back to York with a new series of free digital skills workshops for local businesses.

Thursday, May 9

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Building a smokefree generation in York

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City of York Council is helping to create a smokefree generation in York.

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City of York Council Executive approves new Improvement Plan

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City of York Council’s Executive has approved a new Corporate Improvement Framework, subject to consultation.

Wednesday, May 8

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York City-wide Leaders' Meeting to host new Mayor

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When they meet this week, York City Leaders are to be joined by the newly elected Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, in his first week in the job.

Friday, May 3

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Executive to consider new Corporate Improvement Framework

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City of York Council’s Executive is set to discuss a new Corporate Improvement Framework, developed by the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Corporate Leadership Group.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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York businesses help support local young people leaving care

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Young care leavers in York have been able to learn new skills, increase their independence and get life-enriching experiences thanks to the support of local businesses.

Monday, Apr 29

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Temporary road reopens after Queen Street Bridge removal works

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Following 2 weekends of intensive work, significant progress has been made on the Station Gateway project which looks to transform the area around York’s historic railway station.