On my way to Labour Special Conference + ALC Local Gov conference @LGA_Labour pic.twitter.com/A8MsqqvPSo
— James Alexander (@jmalexander1982) March 1, 2014
Copmanthorpe library closed today
Due to staff sickness Copmanthorpe library is closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. York Explore is open until 5pm today.
— Libraries & Archives (@YorkLibrariesUK) March 1, 2014
School parking camera “spy” van unveiled
City of York Council is introducing a new CCTV road safety camera car to help make children safer on their journey to and from school.
The car will patrol the area immediately outside schools at pick-up and drop-off times, issuing £70 Fixed Penalty Notices to cars parked illegally – and unsafely – from next month.
The scheme is being brought in following concerns from head teachers about dangerous parking outside their schools and forms part of a wider initiative – the Parents’ Parking Pledge – which encourages parents and carers across York to pledge their support to parking safely and considerately when taking their children to and from school.
Cycling activities announced!
Guided cycle rides information published with new and inclusive cycling opportunities for novices, older adults, people living with a disability or a long-term medical condition.
The Guided Cycle Rides leaflet details the programme and can be picked up from libraries, GP surgeries, the council’s West Offices, or downloaded from www.york.gov.uk/cycling
Young people and smoking
The European Parliament has revised the Directive governing the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco in a bid to deter young people from smoking.
This legislation, already informally agreed with EU health ministers, would require all tobacco packs to carry picture health warnings covering 65% of their surface.
Charity football match on Sunday
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