York river safety plea

Joint Statement from the River Ouse Safety Group

“As a group we are determined to work with colleagues across the city to prevent river-related incidents where we can. We urge everyone who is out and about in the city centre to watch out for each other and stay together when heading home so that should an accident occur, there is someone to raise the alarm.”

“The River Ouse Safety Advisory Group is made up of representatives from the emergency services, commercial boat operators and authorities across the region who work together to provide support and safety advice through the joint emergency plan which we maintain, develop and exercise.

  • City of York Council
  • North Yorkshire Police
  • North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
  • Canal & River Trust
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • York Boat
  • York Boat Rescue

York floods Sept 2012 bar walls

 

York crime and policing update

Mobile safety camera routes week commencing 05 March 2014

Below are the enforcement locations for North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing Wednesday 05 March 2014.

Safety camera van

The safety cameras are now more visible then ever before with each of the three vehicles bearing the same hi-vis livery as North Yorkshire Police’s marked vehicle fleet.

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Concern grows for missing York man

Police in York are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man from the city.

Ben Clarkson, 22, has not been seen since 3.30am on Sunday 2 March 2014, outside Fibbers Nightclub, Stonebow.

When Ben was last seen he was wearing dark skinny jeans, a grey t-shirt with an Eiifel Tower logo on the front and dark pumps with white trim and white toe caps.

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Police investigate York riverside sexual assault – enquiries continue

Detectives in York are continuing their appeal for information after a serious sexual assault in the city.

Incident

The incident occurred on the steps near Skeldergate Bridge just after 1.30am on Monday 3 March 2014, when a local woman, in her early twenties, was subjected to a serious sexual assault by an unknown man.

A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident on Monday 3 March 2014, has now been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

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Scheme to help protect domestic violence victims extended across North Yorkshire and the City of York

A national scheme to help protect domestic violence victims will begin across North Yorkshire and the City of York from 8 March 2014.

Domestic Abuse icon

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) also known as ‘Clare’s Law’, introduces recognised and consistent procedures for police to consider the disclosure of information to relevant parties. This could be the partner of a violent individual or concerned third parties such as relatives or friends – whoever is best placed to protect a victim or potential victim.

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Image of York theft suspect released

Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace in connection with the theft of three sat-navs from an electrical store in York.

On 14 October 2013, three Tom Toms were taken from a shelf in Maplin Electronics on Hurricane Way at Clifton Moor.

Officers are appealing to anyone who recognises the man from the image to contact them with information.

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Got a problem? Don’t know who to contact? Get their attention

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We normally use “My Council” to report issues that we find with local public service standards.

Street furniture

Street furniture

Damaged verges

Damaged verges

Damaged footpaths

Damaged footpaths

Dumping

Dumping

Vandalism

Vandalism

Poor sweeping

Poor sweeping

Problem arises if there are long delays – or no response – from the public bodies who should be dealing with the issues.

A new web site makes it easier to contact your local Councillor, MP or MEP.

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License application in Front Street

 

Another application for off premises alcohol sales has been made in the Front Street area.

24/02/2014

CYC 023133

7 Odsal House

Front Street

York

YO24 3BL

Adnan Muhiadeen

Application for the   grant of a premises licence to allow for

i) Supply of   Alcohol – Off sales

Mon-Sun

08:00hrs – 22:30hrs

ii) Opening Hours

As above

24/03/2014

All applications can be viewed in full at the council offices with prior notice.  Contact the licensing section on 01904 552512 for an appointment to view.  Representations must be made in writing in the timescale indicated on the notice and sent to the Licensing Office, Hazel Court EcoDepot, James Street, York YO10 3DS.

Representations must relate to one or more of the 4 licensing objectives of the Act namely, prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.