Find out more about the major refurbishment of Scarborough rail bridge

Residents, businesses and passengers can find out more about the refurbishment of Scarborough rail bridge (York) this week, as the team behind the work holds an open day.

Scarborough Railway Bridge

On Thursday, 4 December, between 10am and 7pm, at the site offices in Marygate car park, Frederic Street (YO30 7DT), anyone who is interested in the work is encouraged to come along, ask questions and find out more. Attendees can speak to the people running this major project about the plans, the work being undertaken and how long it’s going to take.

The £6m investment is the most significant since the bridge was built in 1875 and, once complete, will mean that the bridge is fit for another 120 years’ service. Work will involve replacing bridge decks, track and installing a new walkway for railway workers. The project is due to complete in April 2015.
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Waste collections over Christmas & New Year

Following the citywide distribution of 2014/15 waste and recycling calendars, City of York Council is reminding residents when collections will take place over the festive period.

To prevent a build up of rubbish all households will receive a rubbish collection the week before and the week after Christmas.

However, household recycling and rubbish collections will not take place from 22 December to 26 December.

All households which are due a rubbish or recycling collection on Thursday 1 January will receive a rubbish collection on Saturday 3 January instead, but there will be no recycling collections on this day.
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Bogus calls warning in York

Residents are being alerted to a spate of unsolicited and potentially fraudulent telephone calls from someone purporting to be from City of York Council.

The caller, who withholds their number, claims to be from ‘York City Council’. Most calls appear to be from men who say they are aware that someone in the household has been in an accident or has witnessed an accident and that this could give rise to a claim.
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Residents to join in Christmas Cheer with Lord Mayor

Mansion House at Christmas

The Civic Party are hosting their annual Christmas Cheer Receptions this week, marking the start of the festive season for many.

The receptions, which are taking place at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 3 December from 10am, are for 400 elderly residents, aged over 65, who have been invited to join the Lord Mayor and Civic Party for some festive fun and entertainment.

Guests will be treated to morning and afternoon tea, and will be entertained by local school children, and also the gentlemen of the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir.

The event has been funded once again through the generosity of local businesses, who have provided the much needed funds to allow the Lord Mayor to stage the event.
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