Blue Badge holders notified of arrangements for York’s Christmas Market
Blue Badge holders are being notified that the two routes into York city centre will temporarily close from 10:30am-7pm daily during the Christmas market period of 14 November to 22 December. This will be the first such closure since the routes reopened, and access will remain open 7pm-10:30am daily. It was agreed when these routes…
Airbourne colours moves into new aircraft paint facility
An industry leading aircraft painting company has welcomed its first aircraft arrival for the opening of its new base at Teesside International Airport. Airbourne Colours unveiled its new aircraft painting facility at Teesside Airport for an opening ceremony on Tuesday (October 1) following a £6.5million investment. The first aircraft to be painted at the facility…
York primary schools urged to take part in new national school breakfast club scheme
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. Last week [24 September], Chancellor Rachel Reeves, announced plans to fund free breakfast clubs in 750 ‘early adopter’ state-funded primary schools across the country from April next…
Free courses to support parents and carers in York
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. The courses are run by both national and local providers and cover a wide range of topics from pregnancy and newborns, to teenagers or children…
Introducing Elimini: working to deliver carbon removals at megaton scale and 24/7 renewable power
Elimini, a new US-based business with an ambition to be a leader in carbon removals, has today been launched at Climate Week NYC. The company is dedicated to permanently removing carbon from the atmosphere while generating renewable, 24/7 power. By advancing bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) in the United States and beyond, the…
York walls in bloom
Residents and visitors will be able to experience areas of the city walls from a fresh perspective next spring, as this unique and historic space blooms into life. Volunteers and businesses from across the city are coming together this week to help transform the City Walls embankments, for the first phase of the York Walls in…
Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe
Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe is the key message from City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council during Cycle to School Week [23-27 September]. Getting to school safely, especially as the nights are now getting darker is one of the most important things taught in schools, through the Bikeability and pedestrian training sessions, which…
Night works to make improvements to A1079 Hull Road, B1228 Elvington Lane and York Road, Dunnington
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. From Monday 23 September the council will be resurfacing the A1079 Hull Road and B1228 Elvington Lane. This is expected to be completed by the morning of Thursday 10…
Residents supported to apply for all benefits they’re eligible for
A report indicating financial pressures among York residents reveals the level of need facing the council’s welfare benefit resources and how it plans to support those households. In July 2024, 2,700 households, including 1,844 children were shown to be in relative poverty. A range of local welfare support for residents includes the York Financial Assistance…
Power surge: UK spends £250 million each month importing record volumes of electricity from Europe
The UK is importing record amounts of power from Europe, with the country spending more than £250 million on power from abroad each month, new analysis by Drax Electric Insights has found. A record 20% of the country’s electricity demand was met by imports from Europe during the second quarter of 2024. Imports accounted for…
Front Street improvements shaped by local community go for approval
Exciting plans to make a number of improvements to Front Street will be taken to a meeting next week (24 September). In October 2023, the council’s Executive approved £570,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) money for phase 2 improvements to Front Street in Acomb. Earlier this year, residents, visitors, businesses and other stakeholders were invited to share…
Last chance to see world class Tony Cragg exhibition at Castle Howard
Tony Cragg’s major sculpture exhibition at Castle Howard closes on 22nd September. The internationally renowned sculptor’s landmark exhibition opened on the 3 May 2024, and has been the first major exhibition by a leading contemporary artist to be held across the house and grounds of the historic estate. Castle Howard is Britain’s most famous country…
Scrutiny discussion to set a new direction of travel for York
York’s long term Local Transport Strategy will take another step forward next week (24 September) as a draft Implementation Plan is discussed at City of York Council’s Economy, Place, Access and Transport Scrutiny Committee. The Local Transport Strategy, which was adopted in July 2024, has been shaped by residents, businesses and commuters following extensive engagement….
YorHome’s fees for landlords found to be the city’s lowest!
Research by City of York Council reveals its not-for-profit letting agency YorHome charges between 6-7% less than eight other local agents. YorHome’s letting fee of 9% for homes in York is the city’s lowest management fee with no extra charges. Market research carried out this summer shows it could save landlords between about £700-£1,930 a…
York celebrates environment weeks with free bus travel from BetterPoints
Residents of York are being invited to celebrate Environment Weeks by walking or taking the bus around town – and be in with the chance to win free bus travel. If you haven’t already signed up to BetterPoints, there’s no better time to join thousands of York residents who are being rewarded for walking, cycling,…
New housing for disabled people agreed
To meet the increasing need for specialist housing for disabled adults or adults with learning disabilities in the community, senior Councillors have agreed to build approximately 14 new homes in Acomb. The one-bedroomed apartments with communal areas and support facilities will be built on one of the two undeveloped plots on the popular Lowfield Green…
Plans to create a dedicated hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in York get the go ahead
Proposals to create a specialist hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families have been approved by City of York Council’s Executive [Thursday 12 September]. Reflecting the ethos of the city’s other Raise York Family Hubs, the plans will bring services to support children and young people…
Recycle your coffee pods at York’s Household Waste Recycling Centres
Coffee lovers can now dispose of their used pods in an environmentally friendly way as part of a new service aimed at reducing waste. City of York Council is working with Podback, a coffee pod recycling service, to offer the containers at our household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). Used coffee pods, as well as tea,…
Sell out success as travel agent reveals reasons behind Bulgaria boom
A bumper summer for Teesside’s route to sunny Bulgaria has been capped off with the final flights of the 2024 season sold out. Figures from airline Balkan Holidays show Teesside has been England’s best performing airport for trips to Bourgas, Bulgaria, this year. And Teesside’s final flight of the summer to Bulgaria on Sunday (8…
City of York Council launches search for new Director of City Development
City of York Council has announced an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to join its team as the new Director of City Development. This pivotal role comes at a crucial time as the city embarks on an ambitious journey of growth and development, aiming to reinforce York’s position as one of the leading economies…
Event returns to help businesses recruit and retain staff
With nationwide job vacancies at their highest for 25 years, local businesses are being invited to a free and interactive session to explore how they can attract new employees and reduce their staff turnover. Organised by City of York Council’s Economic Growth team in partnership with Start and Grow York, Recruitment and Retention: Resilience will take place…
Quarter of a million young people’s tickets sold as York’s bus improvement project brings far-reaching benefits
York’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) has reached an important milestone with over 250,000 reduced price bus tickets sold to families and young people. The fare reductions, first introduced in September 2023 and extended to older teenagers in February 2024, are part of an on-going series of investments being made across the city’s network. Funded…
Proposals to improve Front Street to be scrutinised
Plans to improve Front St will be discussed at a scrutiny meeting next week (9 September) with design ideas shaped by the community being presented. In October 2023, the council’s Executive approved £570,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) money for phase 2 improvements to Front Street. Earlier this year, residents, visitors, businesses and other stakeholders were invited…
Haroon Qayum adds his expertise to award winning Roche Legal team
Haroon Qayum has joined the award winning Roche Legal as a senior solicitor adding his succession planning expertise to the York based team. Yorkshire born Haroon, previously a partner at LCF Law in Harrogate, is relishing the challenge of his new role and said: “I believe this is an ideal moment to join Roche Legal….
Job seekers invited to city centre Jobs Fair
York’s Jobs Fair returns this month and any resident looking for work or support into training or employment is warmly invited to it. Drop in at the Railway Institute’s Sports Centre, Queen Street, York YO24 1AD, any time from 11am – 2pm on Tuesday 17 September. Funded by City of York Council and organised by…
Yorkshire gold – Power station celebrates 50 years with train journey across iconic landmark
The UK’s largest producer of renewable power, Drax Power Station, has celebrated its Golden anniversary with the unveiling of a special rail wagon, seen for the first time crossing Yorkshire’s iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Renewable power pioneer, Drax Group, unveiled the golden liveried Class 66 locomotive operated by GB Railfreight to mark the 50th anniversary of…
York initiative to plug construction skills gaps and boost employment in the city
City of York Council is investing in a new construction skills initiative, with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Construction York aims to reduce inequality, address the construction skills gap and enable inclusive economic growth. With the city about to embark on several key housing developments, plus retrofitting work needed to hit carbon reduction targets, there…
York Mental Health Partnership wins £2.44m for new 24/7 mental health hub
York’s Mental Health Partnership (YMHP) has successfully secured £2,448,856 over two years to enhance mental health support available to York residents. YMHP and the Connecting our City project will use this funding to develop a new 24/7 community mental health hub in the west of the city. This hub will be open 24/7 to local…
‘This Energy Never Stops’ – One year to go until the biggest ever Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in England
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 celebrates powerful personalities, unstoppable athletes and growth of women’s sport, as tournament reaches one year to go milestone Celebrations in Sunderland, with the iconic Stadium of Light hosting a special episode of the Stronger Than You Think podcast featuring former England captain and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Katy Daley-Mclean and former…
Temporary bridge to fully reopen popular path early
A much-used bridleway linking a village to the city of York is due to reopen along its full length earlier than expected, when a temporary bridge is installed. A permanent bridge is planned to be built later in the year. The new temporary bridge will be installed across Foss Dike to reconnect the Rufforth to…
City centre hostile vehicle measures to be completed
The last set of hostile vehicle measures (HVM) to complete the protective ring around the city centre will be installed at the junction of High Ousegate and Piccadilly from Tuesday 27 August, with support being offered to any affected businesses. The new, high-security sliding bollards will sit across the junction of High Ousegate and Parliament…
Emma and Ruth lead promotions at Rollits
Leading York law firm Rollits LLP has announced its latest round of promotions with two new partners and four more lawyers stepping up a level. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler in the commercial property team and Emma Hamilton in private capital have both been promoted from Associate to Partner and John Ashworth in dispute resolution becomes an Associate….
York celebrates Key stage 4 (GCSE) students’ success
City of York Council education leaders have congratulated students across the city on their GCSE results today (Thursday 22 August). Cllr Bob Webb, the council’s Executive Member for Children, Young people and Education, said: “Huge congratulations to all the students who have received their GCSE and Key Stage 4 results today, and to the school staff,…
New bus service contracts see updates to York routes and two new services for the Germany Beck development
Residents along several bus routes in York will see new operators in September, following a competitive tender process to ensure the future running of key services. The changes are part of City of York Council’s implementation of the local bus services review, which was agreed at Executive in February. They include ensuring the continuation of…
Support available for exam students
With Key Stage 5 results and Key Stage 4 results due over the next few days [15 August and 22 August, respectively], City of York Council is reminding young people about the support available at this important time. Support is available for school leavers who are seeking an apprenticeship or employment opportunity, wanting to move…
Council invites feedback on revised ideas for My Castle Gateway spaces
City of York Council is sharing revised ideas for new public space in one of York’s most historic and important areas – and wants to hear from residents and businesses. Updated concept designs from landscape architects BDP imagine how the Castle and Eye of York area could meet residents’ ambitions for the public space to…
Castle Howard collaborates with gothic Yorkshire baker and writer Helena Garcia on spook-tacular Halloween events
Iconic Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard has partnered with popular baker, writer, and Great British Bake Off star Helena Garcia to create a series of events for Halloween. Helena starred on Series 10 of Bake Off in 2019, delighting the judges and viewers alike with her spooky style. She has since written multiple baking and…
Andrew Jackson advises specialist manufacturer on sale to US adhesive giant
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that it has advised the shareholders of HS Butyl Ltd, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, on their disposal to NYSE-listed H.B. Fuller, the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world. Family owned and founded since 1964, HS Butyl has…
York celebrates A Level students’ success
City of York Council education leaders are congratulating students who have received their A Level, T level and post 16 vocational results today (Thursday 15 August). Cllr Bob Webb, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education said: “It’s always wonderful to be able to celebrate young people’s achievements. And for…
Lawyer makes the move from grandfather’s firm to join Rollits
A solicitor who took her first steps in the legal profession with the practice founded by her grandfather has made the move to join the property department at leading Yorkshire law firm Rollits LLP. Georgina Gibbon joins Rollits from BG Solicitors LLP, a firm which traces its roots back to 1944, founded by Tom Beetenson…
Airport records its first profit for more than a decade
Teesside International Airport has reported its first profit in more than a decade after growth in passenger numbers and successful Business Park developments helped it move back into the black. Accounts for the year to March 2023 confirmed an EBITDA* of £308,555 on annual revenues of £14.5million. The return to profitability is well ahead of…
Planning submitted for innovative hydrogen refuelling station
An innovative hydrogen refuelling station for vehicles has taken a step closer to becoming reality after planning permission was lodged. Four publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling stations are being created in the region as part of the Tees Valley hydrogen transport hub. The quartet, funded by the UK Government, will supply airport vehicles as well as…
Creating better crossings in York: trial at key junction aims to reduce pedestrian wait times
City of York Council have announced a trial project to reduce pedestrian wait times at one of the city centre’s key junctions, where Blossom Street, Queen Street, Nunnery Lane and Micklegate meet. Changes to the timing of traffic lights will significantly reduce the amount of time pedestrians wait to cross at this junction. This project…
Ryanair adds more flights from Teesside to popular Summer destination
Ryanair has extended its summer season to Corfu – with extra outbound flights running throughout October. The popular Greek destination has proved a hit with local holidaymakers, but previously came to an end in late September. Thanks to the route’s success, the airline has now committed to continuing the service until 26 October. The additional…
DB Cargo UK delivers HVO-powered services for Drax
DB Cargo UK has announced that all trains it operates for Drax Group in and out of the UK’s largest renewable energy plant near Selby, will be powered by environmentally friendly Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) having switched entirely to the fuel. Drax Group, the UK’s leading producer of renewable energy, has taken the decision to…
York supports infant feeding choices during World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August)
York’s health and childcare leads are reminding parents and carers that there is a wealth of advice and support available in York around infant feeding. The reminder coincides with World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), which this year has the theme ‘breastfeeding support for all’. The international campaign, organised by the World Health Organisation, will celebrate…
Training course percentage increase to bookings
Local Professional Procurement Training Provider S. L. Procurement Solutions Limited have been celebrating this week, with an increase of interest and bookings of their Procurement based training courses. Working closely with the region’s businesses, the training company have seen a 6% increase in local businesses getting in touch to organise Procurement training for their staff….
Construction company, William Birch & Sons celebrates 150 years
York-based principal contractor William Birch & Sons Ltd has launched its 150-year celebrations at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, York. Nearly 200 colleagues, retirees, and shareholders gathered for an afternoon of family fun to mark this significant milestone. Since 1874, the company has been delivering restoration, refurbishment, and construction services across the Yorkshire region….