Back-to-back winners! Teesside wins Leisure Airport of the Year for second year running
Teesside Airport has clinched the title of Best UK Airport for Leisure Travel for the second year in a row at a prestigious awards ceremony. The airport took home the prize once again at the British Travel Awards at a glittering ceremony in London on Tuesday night (19 November). The public vote saw Teesside come…
Ousewem further expands flood resilience efforts
Ousewem is thrilled to announce the continued expansion of its natural flood management (NFM) focus areas within the North Yorkshire Swale, Ure, Nidd and Ouse catchments, expanding its focus initially to communities in Arkengarthdale, Masham, Bellerby, and Bishop Monkton, with other communities to follow where resources allow. This follows the previous phase which targeted communities…
Senior residents invited to apply to attend Christmas Cheer receptions
The Lord Mayor and Sheriff invite 400 of York’s senior residents to join them at the city’s spectacular Assembly Rooms to celebrate at the Christmas Cheer Receptions. The annual receptions for residents aged 65 and over will take place on Tuesday 3 December 2024, when a spread of tasty Christmas fare will be served and…
City of York council unveils key proposals in ‘Our Big Budget Conversation’ amidst unprecedented financial pressures
City of York Council is asking for the community’s continued engagement as it tackles one of the most challenging budgets in its history. As part of Our Big Budget Conversation, residents, businesses, and partners are invited to provide feedback on proposed budget changes designed to protect essential services while ensuring the council operates within its limited…
Research shows over two thirds of pupils avoid using the toilet at school amid fears about safety and dirty and inadequate facilities
Pupils working with academics to address problems with school toilets A ground-breaking research project, Toilet Talk, is supporting school pupils to explore issues with school toilets and work with their schools to drive change. Pupil toilets are known as a problematic space in many schools and were the subject of several pupil and parent protests…
Blue Badge holders’ access to extend during Christmas markets
The Council’s Executive has decided to establish Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre for two hours daily at less busy times during this year’s Christmas market. Senior Councillors were asked to consider a number of access options, recognise the risks with permitting access but consider these alongside the various human rights and equalities…
Buses are best in York this Christmas
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to use York’s bus network and Park and Ride sites this Christmas, with the launch of a new marketing campaign aimed at reducing congestion across the city and lowering the cost of Christmas for families. Funded by Government via York’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, the collaborative project between City…
£87,000 secured to support rough sleepers this winter
An extra £87,000 has been secured by the Council to support the expected rise in rough sleeping with up to 29 extra emergency beds and additional support this winter. This emergency winter provision ensures that everyone sleeping rough has the option of a warm place to stay this winter, whatever the weather. The extra funding…
York pupils screen their short films at international festival
Last weekend, pupils from schools across York showcased their filmmaking talent as part of special celebration at York’s international film festival, the BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2024. Now in its 14th year, the festival attracts audiences and filmmakers from across the world to York over a five-day period. This year, it developed the citywide Filmmaking in Schools project…
Prestigious awards win for ground-breaking sustainability project from York St John University
Living Lab’s campus food project honoured at the UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2024 York St John University is celebrating a second Green Gown Awards win for its pioneering Living Lab initiative. The Living Lab is a unique network of students and staff from across the University, collaborating to investigate real-life, local ecological justice…
Long-awaited flights to Malaga coming to Teesside Airport in Summer 2025
Long-awaited flights to hugely popular holiday hotspot Malaga are coming to Teesside Airport in summer 2025 after a new route was confirmed by Ryanair. The new service will connect families with the sun-drenched Costa del Sol – one of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations, renowned for its golden beaches and amazing weather. A service to…
Alice’s Christmas Wonderland at Castle Howard
Fall down the rabbit hole into an experience like no other: Castle Howard opens their jaw-dropping Christmas extravaganza The iconic North Yorkshire stately home is transformed into Wonderland, until 5th January Castle Howard has opened their 2024 Christmas event, Alice’s Christmas Wonderland. The 300-year-old House becomes an immersive Christmas experience, dressed in set pieces, decorations,…
Council seeks to support care experienced children and young people
A report calling for the council to support children and young people in care by treating ‘care experience’ as if it was a protected characteristic – in a similar way as ethnicity or age – will be discussed at a meeting later this week (Executive, 14 November). The proposal follows a wealth of national evidence that…
York Business Festival
I am delighted to inform you about the inaugural York Business Festival that will celebrate and showcase all that the York Business School at York St John University and local support partners do to support the business community of York and beyond. This week-long festival, 25 – 29th November 2024, is organised by the York…
UNESCO City of Media Arts EXPO Celebrates Landmark Success with Over 3,000 Attendees, Fuelling the Creative Economy in York & North Yorkshire
The first-ever UNESCO City of Media Arts EXPO, organised by Aesthetica in partnership with Make It York and the Combined Authority, has set a powerful precedent for the future of the creative industries in York and North Yorkshire. With over 3,000 visitors flocking to York’s Guildhall, the EXPO became a vibrant focal point for celebrating…
Drax Group Trading update – strong performance, disciplined capital allocation
Highlights Strong performance – Flexible Generation(1), Pellet Production and Biomass Generation Progressing target for >£500 million EBITDA post 2027 from FlexGen(1) and Pellet Production UK energy system operator confirms large-scale biomass required for 2030 clean power system Launch of Elimini – US-based developer of 24/7 renewable power and carbon removals Up to £300 million two-year…
University welcomes new director for pioneering mental health partnership
Dr Simon Procter has become the new Director of Converge, the partnership between York St John University and mental health service providers that offers educational opportunities to adults who use mental health services. Simon, a Professor with the School of the Arts at York St John, is a music therapist and music sociologist who…
Preparations underway at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland as HARIBO Goldbear arrives at the ice rink
It may have been a mild autumn, but it’s turned chilly at York Designer Outlet as construction of the outdoor ice rink at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is underway. The countdown is on for the opening of the award-winning event this Friday, 15th November 2024, with festive fun guaranteed for all ages. This Year, Yorkshire’s Winter…
H2Boost project welcomes government officials to witness progress with waste-to-hydrogen technology
The government-backed H2Boost project, led by the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), recently hosted a delegation from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to its demonstration facility near Selby. The visit highlighted the project’s innovative approach to clean hydrogen production and carbon capture, which could support the UK’s net-zero ambitions. The delegation included…
A neighbourhood plan for Murton
Murton Parish Council has formally submitted the Murton Neighbourhood Plan for examination. Government rules introduced in 2012 give local communities greater powers to create their own plans and policies. As part of the Localism Act 2011, local communities are encouraged to come together to get more involved in planning for their areas by producing plans,…
UK’s largest renewable power station lights up for Poppy Appeal
This weekend, a powerful tribute to the nation’s fallen servicemen and women will light up the Yorkshire skyline as the UK’s largest renewable power station marks Remembrance Day. Drax Power Station, located near Selby in North Yorkshire, will project a poppy display onto one of its 114-metre-tall cooling towers. The tribute will be visible on…
Accessibility, sustainability and connectivity at the heart of York’s future transport plans
A detailed plan to deliver York’s future transport network has been released ahead of a City of York Council Executive meeting on 14 November. Elected Members will discuss the Local Transport Strategy’s (LTS) Implementation Plan, which has been produced following the adoption of the LTS itself in July 2024. The Implementation Plan sets out the…
Private tenants protected from unlicensed landlords
City of York Council has used its powers to protect tenants in four properties in York, where landlords were not complying with housing licensing legislations. The vast majority of York’s private landlords ensure their homes meet the required legal standards and most homes which require a house of multiple occupation (HMOs) license have one. Such…
York marks Remembrance Sunday
The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells, the Civic Party and City of York Council will pay their respects to fallen soldiers and ex-service personnel at York’s official Remembrance Sunday service and parade. On Sunday 10 November, the parade will depart from Clifford’s Tower at 10:20am and make its way to the…
New coding club to encourage the next generation of women in STEM
Drax is offering girls at Selby Community Primary School the perfect opportunity to grow their budding science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills with a brand-new coding club, helping students learn coding by creating and programming interactive projects. Launched by the Drax Community and Education team at Drax Power Station near Selby in North Yorkshire,…
NESO Clean Power 2030 report reaction from Will Gardiner, CEO – role of biomass and hydro and BECCS in delivering Government’s 2030 targets
Commenting on the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) report Clean Power 2030 Will Gardiner, Drax Group CEO, said: “NESO couldn’t be any clearer, our power stations and plans to invest billions in renewable flexible electricity and carbon removals have a critical role to play in delivering the Government’s clean power target and wider climate goals. Drax…
Night works completed ahead of schedule
The work to remove parts of Queen Street Bridge has been completed ahead of schedule, meaning the scheduled road closures for tonight (7 November) and tomorrow (8 November) will not happen. Over the course of three nights starting on Monday, intensive work has taken place to remove the remaining parts of Queen Street Bridge, which…
Council welcomes creative industry leaders to York
This week, York will welcome creative industry leaders from around the world as the city celebrates ten years of being a UNESCO City of Media Arts. York is one of 26 cities globally to have won the City of Media Arts designation and the only city in the UK to hold the title. The tenth…
Have your say: Riverside path project takes next steps
City of York Council is inviting residents to have their say on detailed designs to improve the riverside path between Jubilee Terrace and Scarborough Bridge. The designs will see around £1.7m invested on improvements that include creating separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians, raising the path to make it more resilient to flooding as well…
York free school meal pilots could be extended after research suggests improved school attendance
Free school meal pilots in York could be extended to two further schools next year following initial research into the impact of the meals. Pupils in key Stage 2 (years 3-6)* at Westfield Primary Community School and pupils at Burton Green Primary School have been able to get free school lunches, and breakfasts, respectively, since…
Schools out! – First visit of the academic year to Drax Power Station
Drax Power Station has received its first school visit of the academic year, with nearby Howden Church of England Infant School taking advantage of the newly created Drax Transport Fund, established as part of the renewable energy leaders’ community fund. Children from the school’s year two class were given free travel and admission to Drax’s…
Author Susanna Clarke amongst those to be awarded honorary degrees by York St John University
Inspirational figures in health care, social impact, and literature will receive honorary degrees alongside thousands of York St John University students at graduation ceremonies taking place from 12 to 15 November 2024. Graduation marks an important milestone for students and the ceremonies in York Minster are a highlight of the student experience at York St…
Talk Money fortnight is here to help you get more and spend less
The week after the Autumn Budget, City of York Council and partners are holding a fortnight of events and activities from today to help residents with their own finances. Talk Money Fortnight runs from 4-15 November. Drop-in events and advice sessions will be held for any residents facing financial struggles. All are welcome to get…
By election called in Haxby and Wigginton Ward
The statement of persons nominated for election for the Haxby and Wigginton by-election has been published today, Friday 1 November 2024. The details of who is standing are available at www.york.gov.uk/elections-1/haxby-wigginton-election-october-2024. The election will take place on Thursday 28 November with polling hours between 7am and 10pm, and with the count taking place at the close…
Bringing World War II to life for young readers: York St John University professor’s new book uses family experience to connect the generations
“It’s easy to think of the past as distant and irrelevant, but stories like these show us how connected we really are.” This November sees the release of The Poppy Project, a new book by Professor Tom Dobson, Professor of Education at York St John University. The book aims to bring the history of World…
Mansion House to undergo restoration works in the new year
To help protect and maintain an important cultural asset for the city, York Mansion House will undergo £1.2m maintenance, accessibility and safety improvements and will reopen in 2025, 300 years after its original construction began. One of the earliest civic buildings to be built in the classical style in England, the Mansion House is the…
York welcomes national children’s leaders to celebrate success
Young people and social workers in York met national children’s leaders last week as part of a visit to find out more about City of York Council’s work to transform services for children and young people. The government minister for Children and Families, Minister Janet Daby; Frances Oram, Children’s Social Care Reform, DfE; and Isabelle…
York care leavers celebrate award nomination during national Care Leavers’ Week
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). The group, which represents care leavers across the city, and City of York Council’s Pathway Team, which supports care leavers, have been shortlisted for the National Voice Awards…
Andrew Jackson welcomes solicitor to Private Client Team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed solicitor Devon Drakes to its well-regarded private client team. Devon is experienced in assisting clients in relation to the preparation of wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and in providing Inheritance Tax advice. She also has experience in advising on the administration of estates following death….
Andrew Jackson advises on Northallerton residential development scheme
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to have advised North Yorkshire-based James Partnership, which specialises in residential property development and ‘change of use’ schemes, on the purchase of a development site consisting of agricultural barns for conversion into residential dwellings located near Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The land currently comprises an attractive set…
York St John University partners with the UK’s most dynamic screen event
The Aesthetica Short Film Festival, one of the UK’s most renowned film festivals, is set to return to the historic city of York from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 November 2024. York St John University has been a partner and sponsor of the event since its inception in 2011. Now in its 14th year, the…
Two RAF veterans join growing Teesside air traffic control team
Two former Royal Air Force controllers with more than 40 years of military experience between them have joined Teesside Airport’s tower team. Matt Westmorland and Chris Plumb have joined Teesside as Trainee Air Traffic Controllers after making the transition from military to civil aviation. Now the pair have settled into the tower – bringing with…
Celebrating three years of transformative social action in York
A landmark anniversary is being celebrated this month, marking three years of social action work that has transformed lives across York, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, a generous anonymous donor gave £1 million to city centre church St Michael le Belfrey (The Belfrey) to establish the Post Pandemic Fund (PPF) and…
University launches new festival to support, connect and celebrate York’s business community
York Business Festival to feature a week of events and speakers plus the prestigious York Press Business Awards 2024 York St John University is delighted to announce the inaugural York Business Festival. This week-long festival is organised by the University’s York Business School in partnership with York Press, and is supported by City of York…
Airport boss shortlisted for prestigious global aviation award
A leader who has overseen rising passenger numbers and a raft of new developments at Teesside Airport has been shortlisted for a top global award. Managing Director Phil Forster has reached the final shortlist of the 2024 Airport Leader for the Future Award at The Airport Honour Awards. Run by the International Airport Review, the…
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. The consultation ran between July and September and saw over 100 people respond. The sexual health service in York is delivered through YorSexualHealth, provided by…
C-Kore Systems celebrates 900th subsea tool deployment in Brazil
C-Kore Systems is thrilled to announce the deployment of their 900th subsea testing tool! This significant milestone was reached with a mobilization for a major operator in Brazil, monitoring umbilical installations during a prestigious campaign. C-Kore’s subsea testing units have gained worldwide acceptance with both operators and contractors for the cost-savings the tools provide, the…
Baby Week comes to York
Baby Week is coming to York for the first time this November (14-20 November). The national initiative celebrates services working with young families and raises awareness of the importance of early childhood. As a host city, York will celebrate the work of local maternity and early years services, helping to give every baby the best…