Esh Construction to take over “Hobstone” development

Hob Stone development 20th June 2015Yorkshire Housing has appointed new contractors to complete homes at three developments which had been on hold due to contractor Southdale Homes going into administration.

 Esh Construction will take over work at Hob Stone which is located off Windsor Garth in York.

Work on the site is expected to recommenced later in July. Some of the properties are expected to be occupied before the end of the year.

18 months ago, the development met a lot of opposition when it was revealed that the Labour Council would almost double the number of houses to be built on the former school site.

Since then, progress has been very slow with growing concerns about the development’s impact on the neighbouring Hob Moor nature area as well as pressures on local transport systems

 

 

 

Set back for electric buses in York?

There are calls for electric buses to be removed from  York roads until the cause of today’s fire in one of the vehicles has been traced.

The affected vehicles only joined Firsts fleet a short time ago but any incident like this is likely to dent passengers confidence.

York Press:

The fire occurred in the Hungate area. At one point there was a small explosion. Firefighters were initially hindered by high electric currents in the vehicle

The bus driver has been praised for promptly ensuring that his passengers evacuated the vehicle. There were no reported injuries.

School pupils encouraged to become Modeshift STARS

STAR

 City of York Council has introduced the new Modeshift STARS (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Roadsafety for Schools) scheme.

The scheme aims to encourage pupils, parents and staff to travel to and from school using sustainable travel.

The Modeshift STARS scheme is an on-line tool showcasing green travel options that also recognises schools that are working hard not only to encourage parents and staff  to travel to school more sustainably but use sustainable transport as part of their curriculum activities.

The aim of the project is to increase the number of people walking and cycling to school, and reducing congestion during the school run making it safer for everyone.

Mode shift starsSchools taking part in Modeshift STARS work towards a national award which recognises the continuing efforts a school makes to increase sustainable travel by the whole school community.

Jonathan Green, Head Teacher for Archbishop of York Junior school said: “Modeshift STARS has brought our whole school community together. It is a brilliant scheme that has encourages us to really look positively at how we travel to school and how we take responsibility for our village.”

For more information on Modeshift STARS visit http://www.itravelyork.info/for-schools/travel-planning/stars. For more information on sustainable travel in York visit www.itravelyork.info

Sing it, Move it, Sign it

 

 Sing it, Move it, Sign it! – It’s all in the mix

Fri 26 June: 7pm: New Earswick Bowls Club

Mixit

York-based inclusive arts charity Accessible Arts & Media champions and celebrates the talents of adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.

What better way to celebrate their 33rd birthday, than with a gig in York on Friday 26th June featuring three incredible performance groups: MiXiT, Hands & Voices and Chilli BON BON ?

MiXiT, the ground-breaking inclusive pop group from County Durham, blew everyone away when they performed in York for the first time last year.
Made up of both disabled and non-disabled singers this hugely talented group have performed all over the UK to massive audiences and they can’t wait to bring their joyful celebration of all things pop to everyone here in York.
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