The Council has – somewhat belatedly – published a list of the agents and owners who put forward proposals to develop (in the main) greenfield sites in and around York.
The list can be accessed by clicking here http://tinyurl.com/York-LP-who-did-it
Updated bus map for York
The latest bus map can be viewed here http://getdown.org.uk/bus/maps/york.pdf
First are currently reviewing their routes in the light of the results of recent public consultation.
Changes are expected in the autumn.
Council spends £36,270 on information screens at West Offices
The York Council has spent over £36,000 on providing “information screens” around its new West Office HQ.
Defending the decision the Council said,
“The information screens are being installed across the building to meet different needs.
Within the customer services areas they will allow us to present information in more accessible formats such as video supported with sign language.
The installation of screens in the staff areas is part of a wider internal communications initiative to ensure that all staff receive up to date information on key service changes and priorities.
The screens also show service performance information. This is routine provision in most Councils”.
The Council had been criticised for not ensuring that the work was undertaken by a York company.
York housing benefit claims now costing £45 million a year – up 80% in 9 years.
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Figures published by the Council say that the annual cost of paying housing benefit claims has increased from £25.2 in 2004 to £45.3 million in 2012.
Housing benefit is money paid by the Council to help tenants to pay their rent. For council tenants, housing benefit is paid direct into their rent account. Housing benefit for private and housing association tenants is paid to the tenant or landlord.
The figures also show that some tenants are claiming nearly £400 a week in benefit payments. Most are claiming considerably less.
A table showing the spread of claimants indicates a fairly wide distribution across the City although the largest number can be found in the YO24 post code area.
In total 11,059 families were claiming Housing Benefit in 2012.
12,998 were also claiming Council Tax benefit. This benefit reduced the amount that residents were liable to pay to the local Council to fund public services. It was replaced by the Council Tax Reduction scheme from 1st April this year.
Adult cycle training
Sat 3 Aug, 10am to 1pm, Rowntree Park
If you or someone you know has never learned to ride a bike or not been on a bike for a number of years then this training would be ideal. The sessions will be broken down into hourly slots, led by City of York Council cycle trainers who will provide friendly help and advice to get you in the saddle, no matter what your previous experience – anyone can learn!
Bikes can be provided
Cost: Free
Booking is essential – if you wish to attend or for further information please contact Sarah Prescott on 01904 553377 sarah.prescott@york.gov.uk
Weddings in York hit 10 year peak in 2012
Figures released by the York Council suggest a buoyant demand for weddings and civil partnerships at the Register Office and other approved civil venues over the past 10 years in York;
2003 – 890
2004 – 952
2005 – 921
2006 – 893
2007 – 918
2008 – 923
2009 – 893
2010 – 853
2011 – 944
2012 – 1093
Rubbish skips this weekend in Dringhouses Saturday 3rd August 2013
Although the Council has cut back on the number of amenity skips it provides, several residents associations continue to run programmes aimed at making it easier for tenants to get rid of unwanted items.
The skips are only in place for a few minutes and residents must ensure that they put any rubbish into the skips and do not leave it on the path or highway.
1 Dringfield Close 08:30 09:30
2 Ganton Place 10:30 11:30
3 Jute Rd 12:30 13:30
4 Hebden Rise 08:30 09:30
5 Lindsey Ave 10:30 11:30 26-36
6 Fenwick St 12:30 13:30
Fun in the park this Saturday!
Hull Road Park Summer Fair, Sat 3 Aug 1pm to 3.30pm
Our summer fayre promises fun for all the family. And this year promises to be bigger and better than ever and we would love you to join the fun.
There will be a huge range of stalls and activities including:
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Council sites providing public access to the internet
The Council have released a list of sites where they have provided access to the internet for members of the public.
The list is
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York crime and policing update
York police make an arrest following York burglaries
Detectives investigating burglaries in York have arrested a local man.
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Burglary suspect arrested after being found in York house
A man has been arrested after being caught breaking into a house in York.
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Two York men arrested following suspicious car fire
York police are appealing for information after two cars were damaged by fire in the city.
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Mobile safety camera routes 31 July to 5 August 2013
Below are enforcement locations for North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing Wednesday 31 July 2013
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