Energise has become the first swimming pool in North Yorkshire to introduce new Swimfit sessions. Swimmers at City of York Council’s leisure centre on Cornlands Road, will be some of the first in the UK to try the new sessions, developed by experts at the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA).
York and North Yorkshire recruiting more Police officers now!
The Police have issued the following statement.
“Being the largest single county force in England, we are dedicated to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour that affects our communities.
We are now looking for talented individuals who have the personal resilience and commitment to provide a professional and visible response that protects those who are vulnerable, ensures that the issues that matter to our communities are being addressed, and that our communities are safe and feel safe.
If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria and can commit to the extensive recruitment and training programme, then apply now for this exciting and rewarding opportunity!”
20 mph limit – new map
The Council have finally published a new map indicating where they hope to introduce the new 20 mph speed limit.
It can be accessed by clicking here click to enlarge
The “new” proposals show little change from those originally published.
Once again the Council has failed to justify the £600,000 cost of introducing a City wide 20 mph limit.
Plans are also now available for:
A public meeting, which includes an item on the 20 mph limit, will take place at Dringhouses Primary School on Thursday, May 2. The meeting starts at 7:30pm
Busking festival set for late May in York
Brands-for-less homeware retailer HomeSense, located on Foss Islands Road, is again sponsoring the free Busking event, which will take place on Saturday 25 May from 11am to 7pm and Sunday 26 May from 12noon to 5pm in the city centre.
For more information about Buskival visit http://www.yorkfestivals.com/ www.facebook.com/Buskival or follow @York_Festivals on twitter
New bus “apps” to help navigate your way around York
Three new mobile phone bus and travel apps may make it easier for commuters, residents and visitors to navigate their way around York at a touch of a button, with the launch of three new bus and travel apps.
Available from all app stores: the YorkLIVE, Bus York and York Park & Ride are available to download for free now.