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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
STUDENTS READY FOR TAKE-OFF AS WORK BEGINS ON PIONEERING AVIATION ACADEMY
Work has begun to transform part of Teesside International Airport into a pioneering new aviation skills academy which will be used to train and teach Teesside University students. The airport has partnered with the University to develop the Teesside Aviation Skills Academy. Construction work is now under way to convert part of the…
Praise for council’s support for young care leavers
Ofsted Inspectors have praised the City of York Council for the support it offers to care for experienced young people. The feedback follows a focused inspection of the service last month [August]. Inspectors noted that care leavers are very well supported by staff with whom they have stable and trusted relationships and that they are…
Support for businesses affected by work to protect city centre
A partnership is supporting businesses affected by work to install permanent safety measures in the city centre. City of York Council, York BID and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have come together to promote those streets affected by the installation of permanent security measures, and to remind everyone that they are open for business….
York Gin shop wins Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award 2023
The York Gin Shop has won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2023. The award recognises businesses earning consistently excellent reviews. Only the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor receive the award. Earlier this year the York Gin shop won Visit York Tourism Awards Retailer of the Year for 2023. And well over 100 Google…
FROM CALL CENTRE TO CONTROLLING OUR SKIES: NEW RECRUIT GLAD TO BE HOME IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
A talented newcomer is relishing the challenge of building her aviation career at Teesside Airport. Darlington’s Chloe Beckwith has traded shifts at Amazon and call-handing at EE for looking after Teesside’s skies as an Air Traffic Control Assistant. The 25-year-old has always retained a love of aviation – and joined the Teesside team in April…
TEESSIDE AIRPORT CARGO FACILITY HOLDS ITS HORSES WITH LATEST ARRIVALS
Teesside Airport’s cargo facility has welcomed three VIP athletes through its doors – top championship horses set for one of the North East’s biggest race weekends. The only long faces were on the thoroughbreds as the horses made it here ahead of York Races’ Sky Bet Ebor Festival 2023. Never a business to look a…
Our City Festival: ‘One Community, Many Voices’ returns
After the success of last year, Our City Festival is thrilled to announce its return in 2023. Set to take place on the 9th of September 2023 from 11:30am until 3:30pm at the prestigious York Explore Library & Lawn, supported by City of York Council. This vibrant festival again aims to unite all York residents,…
York St John University supports critical work to protect the city’s endangered Tansy Beetles
Last summer’s extreme temperatures hit York’s population of the beloved creatures Sixty of the iridescent ‘Jewel of York’ beetles have been introduced to a specially planted ‘ark’ habitat site at York St John University. The beautiful beetles take their name from the tansy plants that they call home and are prioritised for conservation due to…
National Student Survey places York St John University 19th in UK
Students at York St John University have given an overall positivity rate of 82.3% in response to questions about their course, placing it in the top 20 highest performing universities in the UK. Analysis by Times Higher Education also shows that York St John is top in the North East and 13th of all…
Hunter Gee Holroyd Expands Service Proposition in Partnership with Synergy Commercial Finance
Hunter Gee Holroyd, a leading independent accountancy firm based in York, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Synergy Commercial Finance. This collaboration further strengthens Hunter Gee Holroyd’s service offering, allowing them to provide a broader range of financial solutions to their valued clients. With 90 years of experience, Hunter Gee Holroyd has established…
Making levelling up your business
Calling all academics, businesses, and policymakers Want to explore how growing our national economy and local economies can be fundamentally different? Have you ever considered how we can all level up our business? Join us on Wednesday, 6th September, 9 am – 11.30 am at the Guildhall, York, for the 2023 Engage HEI Roundtable…
BDC awarded further funding to research biohydrogen production for the UK transport sector
Following on from the successful Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 funding for the H2-Boost project, the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) and partners have successfully been awarded £5 million for a Phase 2 project. This is funded by the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) that has been awarded by the Department for Energy Security and…
York Minster breaks ground on its Centre of Excellence
An official ceremony to mark the start of construction work on York Minster’s new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills and Estate Management was held at the Minster yesterday. The ceremony, which took place in the grounds of what will become The Heritage Quad, was attended by the Dean of York, the Very…
RECORD-BREAKING MONTH SEES AIRPORT HIT HIGHEST PASSENGER FIGURES FOR MORE THAN A DECADE
Teesside Airport has seen its busiest month for more than a decade. June saw a total of 25,666 passengers pass through the terminal – the highest figure since September 2010. July was also a bumper month, with 24,781 people choosing Teesside. An enhanced package of holiday flights has bolstered the airport’s summer programme. Hundreds of…
Christmas at Castle Howard: Following a record-breaking 2022, Castle Howard release tickets for their 2023 Christmas event
The North Yorkshire stately home is set to be transformed into Neverland from 11th November Iconic North Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard have released tickets for their 2023 Christmas event, Christmas in Neverland. Last year’s 2022 event saw a record-breaking visitor numbers, which was a landmark moment for the stately home in the context of…