More in employment in York

National statistics released today have revealed the number of residents claiming Job Seekers Allowance and benefits in York has again fallen.

Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown the number of York residents claiming Job Seekers Allowance has again fallen. The number of claimants in York has fallen by 51.3 percent in the last year. There are now 941 claimants in York, a fall of 107 from last month and of 1,931 from April 2014.

The claimant count represents 0.7 percent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 2.6 percent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.9 percent.

The figures also showed that the number of young people claiming Job Seekers Allowance has fallen by 60.8 percent in the last year. In April 2014 the total number of claimants aged 18-24 stood at 370 and has reduced by 225 in the past twelve months to 145.

Figures have also been released today by the Department for Work and Pensions showing that the number of residents claiming benefits has also fallen. The statistics show the number of claimants in York as of November 2014 is 9,840, a fall of 160 since August 2014.

The claimant count represents 7.3 per cent of the working population in York, which is lower compared to both the regional average (13.9 per cent) and the national average (12.5 per cent).

St Helen’s Road closure to continue

Dringhouses School will reopen tomorrow (Thursday) but with pedestrian access only.

Yorkshire Water apologises for “low water pressure” in area.

St Helens Road expected to be closed throughout Thursday.

Yorkshire Water criticised for “poor communications” over cause of burst main and likely time for restoration of service. “Should make better use of social media” say local Councillors.

Graffiti on the increase near Tadcaster Road

A lot of graffiti has appeared.recently

Much of it is on structures next the the Sustrans cycle path between Tadcaster Road and the 6 mile bridge.

While we doubt if many race-goers visit our City by cycling from Selby, the graffiti is a poor advert for the City.

The issues below have all been reported to the Council for attention

Litter at Tadcaster Road junction

Litter at Tadcaster Road junction

Graffiti at 6 mile bridge

Graffiti at 6 mile bridge

Graffiti next to Acorn rugby field

Graffiti next to Acorn rugby field

Graffiti at A64 bridge

Graffiti at A64 bridge

Graffiti at Tadcaster Road bridge

Graffiti at Tadcaster Road bridge

Litter on Sustrans cycle track near Tadcaster Road

Litter at A 64 bridge

 

 

Looks like Tadcaster Road will be busy at teatime!

St Helen's Road 1400 hours 13th May 2015

St Helen’s Road 1400 hours 13th May 2015

It looks like Tadcaster Road will be very congested at teatime.

St Helen’s Road is still closed although now relatively free of surface water following the burst main earlier today. Workers are still digging their way down to the source of the problem. There is access for pedestrians and cyclists (who will need to dismount next to the roadworks)

It is race day so several hundred vehicles will be leaving the Knavesmire at tea time.

Those who can are advised to avoid driving down Tadcaster Road.

The number 4 bus route diversion remains in place.

No 4 bus service (Acomb – City centre) diversion in place due to burst water main at St Helen’s Road

  • Area: St Helens Bridge in Dringhouses
  • Cause: Burst Water Main

We have a road closure at St. Helens bridge in Dringhouses.

Service 4 is operating down Tadcaster Road to Askham Bar Roundabout and then diverting via Moor Lane Bridge, Chaloners Road and Thanet Road and back on normal service at Eason View.

Coming into York from Acomb we are running normal service to Eason View then left onto Thanet Road, left onto Chaloners Road and then left over Moor Lane bridge and onto Tadcaster Road picking up normal route at Cross Keys pub.

The diversion is due to a burst water main at the bridge and is expected to last for the foreseeable future.

York Police unveil plan to keep race-goers and residents safe

North Yorkshire Police are urging race-goers in York to enjoy the event in good spirits, as they unveil the policing plan for this year’s race meetings in the city.

North Yorkshire Police

On race days, extra police will be on duty in the area around York Racecourse to provide a reassuring presence for both race-goers and local residents. They will be supported by Special Constables, volunteer officers with full police powers who give up their own time to support the policing operation. Officers will conduct high-visibility patrols both on foot and on cycle for the duration of the races, until the crowds have dispersed.

A preferred pedestrian route into the city centre will be signposted for race-goers who choose to walk rather than use the bus service. The route will divert pedestrians away from residential properties, across the grassed areas adjacent to Knavesmire Crescent and Albemarle Road, onto Albemarle Road opposite the allotments and up onto The Mount. Temporary portable toilets will also be in place on race days at two points along the pedestrian route, and will be clearly signposted.

A temporary road and footpath closure will cover Scarcroft Hill, Telford Terrace and Wentworth Road, and Knavesmire Crescent, and a one-way system will operate from 4pm on Knavesmire Road. Local residents have been kept informed of the closures to ensure they are not unnecessarily inconvenienced by the policing operation.

Sergeant Jacqueline Coultous, of York Police, said: “The vast majority of race-goers in York enjoy their day in good spirits, and our policing operation in previous years has been successful in reducing disruption to residents. However, we will deal appropriately and robustly with any irresponsible or anti-social behaviour.

“Our policing operation has been developed in partnership with York Racecourse and local licensees. It is designed to minimise disturbance to local people, and ensure that those who have been at the races and want to enjoy York’s nightlife can do so safely.”