151 social care customers in payment arrears in York

Social care Coins-300x225In 2014, 3843 customers were charged for social care services in York. That was up from the 3479 figure seen in 2013.

11 people were granted a waiver of charges last year.

The number  of customers with arrears in payment of social care charges was 151 in 2014.That is a reduction compared to  the 179 who were in arrears during the previous year.

Only one customer was taken to court by the Council to enforce payment of care charges last year

 

York housing waiting list falls to 1546

The number of residents on the social housing waiting list in York fell from 2311 in 2014 to 1546 in March 2015.

During last year 241 people were rehoused by Housing Associations in the City.

That figure compared to 209 in the previous year.

454 people from the housing waiting list were offered accommodation in Council houses.

That is down from a high of 551 which was seen in 2012.

Let’s put York’s vintage scene on the map

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Date: Sun 30 Aug
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Venue: Shambles Market
Cost: Free to enter, after that who knows.

Come along to the very first Vintage Fair in York on the 30th August where you will find a fantastic collection of vintage stalls.

You will be entertained while you shop by vintage musical performances, a series of children’s vintage themed fairground attractions, a stunning vintage salon (complete with ladies hair & make up, gents barber and nail bar) and photography area. 

Within the market setting, there are 20 traditional covered market stalls available and 5 gazebos.

There will also be a specially designed fitting area within one of the markets gazebos created so those Vintage clothing shoppers have the opportunity to try on all those wonderful pieces in a traditionally themed area!