York Partners’ Event to Support Care Careers
York Health and Care Partnership will hold a Health and Care Recruitment, Careers and Volunteering Event next month (Saturday 4 November) to showcase the opportunities available across the city. The drop-in event will be held from 10am to 2pm at City of York Council’s West Offices, Station Rise, York, and will provide an opportunity for individuals to…
Yorkshire bus firm’s skills drive to beat UK’s engineer shortage
Transdev joins leading apprenticeships provider to unveil new ‘SkillUp’ programme to keep its wheels turning across the North. Introducing SkillUp – a pioneering joint initiative to tackle the UK’s shortage of expert engineers by attracting newcomers and career switchers into the workshops. Yorkshire-based bus operator Transdev is spearheading the drive to give more of its…
Children in care groups shortlisted for a national award
York’s Children in Care council and the Care Leavers Forum have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising work to help children in care in the city. They have been shortlisted in the participation category in the A National Voice Awards, for their work with the council. There are a wide range of initiatives…
Aviva Investors appoints Head of Infrastructure Equity
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed Angenika Kunne as Head of Infrastructure Equity. She will join Aviva Investors in January 2024 and be based in London, reporting to Ben Sanderson, Managing Director of Real Estate and Head of Active Equity. In her role, Angenika will be responsible…
Residents invited behind the scenes on Council’s first Passivhaus site
City of York Council is offering a first opportunity for residents to go behind the scenes to learn more about how energy-efficient and zero-carbon Passivhaus homes are being built in the city. This free Passivhaus Open Day will be at the Council’s first Passivhaus development at Duncombe Square in Clifton. The Open Day is part…
Have your say on cashless parking proposal
City of York Council is seeking views on whether to move to ‘cashless payment ticket machines only’ for council owned car parks and on street parking meters. Have your say at www.york.gov.uk/consultations between Monday 23 October and Monday 4 December. During this time, information will be available via libraries and Explore Centres in York, West Offices (Station…
Major firm launches office base for solar power project at Teesside Airport
Energy giant SSE Energy Solutions has launched an office base at Teesside International Airport as part of the company’s ambitious growth plans for the region. The FTSE 100 company has signed a lease for a unit in the airport terminal, with staff now working from the location. The agreement follows an announcement last month that…
New funding to boost energy efficiency measures for York households
New funding is helping to boost York homes’ energy efficiency and help residents manage their bills. To support York residents, £500,000 has been secured from The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub to offer advice for 500 homes for Local Energy Advice Demonstrators (LEAD). In addition, £168,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will…
York and Dijon celebrate 70 years as twin cities
York has welcomed visitors from our French twin city, Dijon, as the two communities joined forces to celebrate seven decades of cross-channel friendship and collaboration. On Friday 29 September, representatives from Dijon were welcomed by the leader of City of York Council, Cllr Claire Douglas, to hear about the council’s ambitions for the years ahead….
Castle Howard continues collaboration with Yorkshire Bake Off star Freya Cox, announcing autumnal cake and book signing event
• Castle Howard continues their partnership with Great British Bake Off star Freya Cox on seasonal vegan bakes available in their shops and cafes • The third cake in the series, an autumnal Double Chocolate Muffin with Toasted White Chocolate Marshmallows, will be available in Castle Howard’s Coffee Shop and Courtyard Café from 3rd October…
Develop elevates National Grid’s leadership with bespoke training programme
Develop Training, one of the UK’s leading accredited providers of compliance, technical and safety training, has partnered with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) to deliver a highly successful, bespoke training programme centred around modern managerial skills. NGED delivers a safe and reliable electricity supply to eight million customers in the Midlands, South West and South…
On the road to success with Transdev’s Yorkshire winners!
Bus firm shares stories behind the glories of its award winning teams They have varied roles with bus operator Transdev at locations across Yorkshire and beyond, but they have one thing in common – they’re all winners! The bus firm is sharing the winning stories behind those awarded its Pride of the North Cup and…
City Cruises York features in the new Netflix series – Bodies
City Cruises York, the number one sightseeing and dining cruise operator on the River Ouse, features as a filming location for Bodies, a new eight-part drama series on Netflix that airs on the 19th October. In October 2022, filming began for the series in York featuring City Cruises York Boatyard and boat – River Prince….
City of York Council to hold a series of sessions providing updates on the Tadcaster Road Scheme
City of York Council is holding a series of drop-in sessions to provide an update on the Tadcaster Road scheme, as well as writing to residents and businesses in the area. We’d like to thank everyone for their patience and support during the construction phase. We appreciate that any roadworks can be disruptive, and we…
Teesside Airport is UK’s ‘most recovered’ as passenger numbers take off
A surge in holiday demand has helped award-winning Teesside International Airport enjoy the biggest recovery in passenger numbers of any UK airport. The airport has seen passenger numbers soar by 96% since 2019. It is by far the biggest increase by a UK airport in a period which the industry suffered the devastating impact of…
Interim Vicar is announced for dynamic York Church
Reverend Andy Baker has been announced as the Interim Priest-in-Charge (Vicar) of St. Michael le Belfrey (known as The Belfrey), a thriving Anglican church in York city centre. The Parochial Church Council for St Michael le Belfrey is delighted to announce Andy’s appointment by the Bishop of Selby, following the departure of the former vicar…
Council chiefs hail ‘early progress on Council Plan’
City of York Council Executive members have fired the starting pistol on a wide range of council activity as the authority starts to deliver on its new Council Plan. The Council launched its new 4-year Council Plan earlier this month, following its adoption by the full council meeting on Thursday 21 September. The new plan…
Let’s freshen up Fridays! The Harrogate Bus Company backs ‘car free Friday’ drive to clear the air with two for one travel deal
Harrogate’s leading bus operator supports Zero Carbon Harrogate’s bid to persuade motorists to leave the car at home on Fridays to cut carbon emissions Harrogate’s leading bus operator, The Harrogate Bus Company, is offering a popular two-for-one travel deal to support a new initiative to clear the air across the district with a two for…
Client feedback counts as Rollits reinforces credentials in Legal 500
Clients and contacts have underlined the responsiveness, knowledge, efficiency and overall professionalism of a leading law firm in testimonials and case studies submitted for the annual report published by the legal profession’s most prestigious directory. Rollits LLP, which has offices in Hull and York, is commended by clients and contacts for a wide range of…
Mansion House thanks York Volunteers on World Mental Health Day
Volunteers involved in the delivery of mental health services and support gathered at an event in the Mansion House to mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October at 6pm. The early evening reception was the inspiration of the Lady Mayoress, Joy Cullwick who, together with Rev Cllr Chris Cullwick, Lord Mayor of York,…
Civic leaders join key figures in counselling and mental health for York St John Communities Centre opening celebration
York St John Communities Centre has formally opened with a celebration of York St John University’s decades of work and research in counselling and mental health. Counselling has been taught at York St John for more than 35 years. In 1987, the first course was launched, making the University one of the very first in…
Yorkshire bus firm Transdev in the running for five UK bus awards
Future-focused operator secures final places at British bus industry’s Oscars celebrating innovation and excellence Yorkshire bus operator Transdev is to compete in five categories in the bus industry’s biggest celebration of innovation and excellence, the UK Bus Awards. Over more than 25 years, the competition – widely recognised as the UK’s bus industry Oscars – has presented…
National Adoption Week – A portrait of adoption through the generations
City of York Council and One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption agency for the York, North Yorkshire and the Humber, are supporting this year’s National Adoption Week (16-22 October). In the North and Humber area there are currently 55 children of all ages, including groups of brothers and sisters, who are waiting for their…
Develop Training awarded contract to provide Low Voltage Electrical training for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Develop Training, the UK’s leading accredited provider of compliance, technical, and safety training, has secured a contract to deliver essential Low Voltage Electrical training for Belfast Health and Social Care (BHSCT). BHSCT is a large health and social care organisation in Northern Ireland and this one year contract with Develop will provide approximately 70 Estates…
Continued recognition for Andrew Jackson in Legal 500’s latest independent guide
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has again secured numerous recommendations and positive client feedback in one of the UK’s leading independently researched guides to the legal profession. In the 2024 Legal 500 UK guide, published earlier this month, Andrew Jackson receives praise from clients and peers across numerous practice areas, underlining its reputation as being among…
York St John launch new exercise therapy service for patients with peripheral artery disease
Collaboration between York St John University and York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to offer claudication exercise service to people suffering with leg pain as a result of peripheral artery disease. York St John University and York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are rolling out a new scheme providing claudication exercise therapy to…
Ex-forces Craig returns North to Teesside to build career in fire team
A former RAF recruit has returned to the North East – and urged other ex-service personnel to seriously consider a career on Teesside. Craig Hammond, 30, spent six years at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire. When he was looking for a move, it was a chance spot by his partner which opened the door to him…
Teesside crowned UK & Irish Airport of the Year at major industry awards
Teesside International Airport has been named UK & Irish Airport of the Year at a major industry ceremony in London. The airport was handed the prestigious accolade at the TTG Travel Industry Awards, with the publication TTG – the Travel Trade Gazette – celebrating those businesses and travel professionals that have worked the smartest, delivered…
Transdev places £7.5 million order for 15 new electric buses
Government-backed order to convert Shuttle route between Keighley and Bradford to zero-emission operation Yorkshire bus operator Transdev today confirms it has placed an order worth £7.5 million for 15 new electric buses to convert one of its most popular routes, the Shuttle linking Keighley and Bradford in West Yorkshire, to zero-emission operation. The orders are…
New funding to support rough sleepers off York’s streets
Based on the council’s successful past and planned work, £265,854 has been secured for the coming two financial years to increase capacity by a third to prevent homelessness, support people out of rough sleeping and reduce the risk of a return to living on the streets. The allocation from the Government’s Rough SIeeping Initiative (RSI)…
What next after Homes for Ukraine? Innovative project supports longer term solutions for Ukrainian refugees in York
York St John University Occupational Therapy students team up with York City of Sanctuary for ‘The Backyard Project’ York St John University students have teamed up with the charity York City of Sanctuary in a groundbreaking initiative called “The Backyard Project”, aimed at addressing the urgent need for affordable rental accommodation for Ukrainian…
Special event marks the difference York’s dementia strategy has made in first year
A special event will mark the first year of York’s dementia strategy and the difference it has made to residents on Monday 25 September from 10am-4pm at New Earswick Folk Hall. Anyone living with dementia, their carers and families are invited to mark the first anniversary of the strategy. It was launched by a partnership…
TMSDI appoints Iain Scott-Bainbridge as Chief Executive Officer
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 – TMS Development International, a leading global provider of research-based software tools designed to align and accelerate teams, is pleased to announce the appointment of Iain Scott-Bainbridge as Chief Executive Officer. Scott-Bainbridge has led a variety of businesses in his previous roles including founding wellness firms Lead4Agility and train4 performance. He…
Celebrated Yorkshire screenwriters to share secrets of their trade
Join screenwriters and honorary graduates Mark Herman and Lisa Holdsworth in conversation at York St John University on 4 October 2023 Renowned screenwriters Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice) and Lisa Holdsworth (Call the Midwife, A Discovery of Witches, Dance School) will share industry insights with a public audience at York St John University on…
York flies the flag for tackling climate change
City of York Council will be raising awareness of the need to reduce the city’s carbon footprint by flying a flag bearing the Yorkshire climate change stripes for Zero Emissions Day (21 September). The climate stripes were developed to show people how the climate is changing where they live. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years,…
DRAX FOUNDATION FUNDS NEW £150K GRANT TO HELP SCHOOLS BECOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
The Drax Foundation, which is the corporate foundation of the renewable energy company Drax Group, has announced a new grant of £150,000 for Energy Sparks, an energy education charity that works with schools. The new funding will enable Bath-based Energy Sparks to ensure that up to 240 schools across the UK have free access…
Develop is seeking the next generation of inspirational trainers with its new recruitment campaign
Develop, one of the UK’s leading accredited providers of compliance, technical and safety training, has recently launched its new talent development programme which seeks to encourage skilled individuals from across the utility sector, to become industry-leading trainers and help inspire the next generation of talent. The aim of the campaign is to develop those…
Castle Howard goes electric: the North Yorkshire Estate installs four electric vehicle charging points and adds to its fleet of electric vehicles
Castle Howard have installed 22kW load monitored electric vehicle charging points for use by up to four vehicles, and added two EV Transporter Vans to their small fleet of electric vehicles. The move towards electric is part of the Estate’s sustainability strategy to reduce its environmental impact. Castle Howard’s Head of Built Environment Stephanie…
Rollits puts the kettle on for Macmillan
A law firm which has become a leading campaigner for Macmillan Cancer Support is inviting people to call in for a cuppa later this month and raise funds for the cause which has been selected as its charity of the year. Rollits LLP will host a coffee morning at its York office on Friday 29…
SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR TEESSIDE FIRM WORKING ON AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT
A Teesside firm is looking for further expansion after winning a deal to provide vital services on a major new airport development. Stockton-based Steel River Consultants (SRC) provides health and safety, cost management and lifting compliance services to a range of sectors. The firm is now providing cost management services on the development of the…
Pioneering speech and language programme shortlisted for two national awards
A pioneering children’s speech and language programme in York has been shortlisted for two national awards. City of York Council and York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust’s Early Talk for York programme is shortlisted in the ‘early years’ and ‘learning’ categories at this year’s Children and Young People Now Awards. The programme was rolled out…
DRIVE WITH US TO A FRESH START – YORKSHIRE BUS FIRM’S OFFER TO WILKO WORKERS
Transdev guarantees job interview for store chain’s staff facing redundancy Come and talk to us about a fresh start – that’s the offer from Yorkshire bus operator Transdev to workers facing redundancy following the collapse of high street retailer Wilko. The bus operator is issuing an open invitation to a guaranteed job interview to anyone…
SSE CONFIRMS MAJOR SOLAR POWER PROJECT SET FOR TEESSIDE AIRPORT
A major solar power project at Teesside International Airport which could deliver enough green electricity to power the equivalent of more than 17,000 homes has today been announced. An agreement has been reached between Teesside Airport and energy giant SSE Energy Solutions which will see a solar farm installed at the airport. The first phase…
Stop smoking roadshow to help residents quit before Stoptober
The Health Trainer team are getting out into the community this September, to visit as many residents as they can, and help them quit smoking for good. Hundreds of York residents have already gained access and support to a range of free health and wellbeing support, with over 800 residents, aged 12 years and over,…
York welcomes first Rabbi in 800 years
In an historic meeting, City of York Council has welcomed Rabbi Dr Elisheva Salamo as she begins her new role as the spiritual leader of York’s Jewish community. Rabbi Elisheva was appointed earlier this month by York Liberal Jewish Community, which was founded in 2014, with the aim of providing a friendly and inclusive home to…
Rollits cements standards with renewal of accreditations
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has cemented the standard of its services to clients by securing renewal of two major accreditations. The firm, which has offices in York and Hull, has gained re-accreditation for Lexcel and for Cyber Essentials Plus. Ralph Gilbert, Managing Partner of the firm, said: “Both standards support our commitment to be…
Press Release Sales Marvel “Mastering B2B Sales”
Unlocking Success for All Customer-Facing Staff: Mastering B2B Sales for Early Career sales talent and non-sales People York, 7th September 2023 – Sales Marvel, an award-winning creator of video-based sales training courses, is excited to introduce the Mastering B2B Sales video-based sales training course Mastering B2B Sales is designed to empower customer-facing staff of all…
The York St John Student Cookbook: a time capsule of student food culture and resilience
Gift of culinary inspiration offered free for new students York St John University is pleased to launch the YSJ Student Cookbook, created by students for students. The book will be offered for free to all students in York St John University accommodation this September. This aims to provide new students with valuable tips, literal…