Gentoo Tolent win £2.1m contract to improve homes in York

North East based contractor Gentoo Tolent has won a £2.1m framework with City of York Council to improve around 500 homes in the next two years.

The works will see whole house improvements to the local authority’s housing stock which includes new bathrooms, kitchens, electrical work and general property repairs.

The contract win follows a successful four year framework with the council, where Gentoo Tolent delivered similar home improvements to over 350 homes across the city, including two sheltered schemes, worth around £2.8m
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York to hold its sixth apprenticeship recruitment event

apprenticeYoung people will be able to find out about hundreds of apprenticeship vacancies with employers across York and the surrounding area, at City of York Council’s sixth York apprenticeship recruitment event later this month.

The recruitment event, which takes place at West Offices between 4pm and 7pm on Wednesday 24 August, the week after A Level results are announced, looks to highlight both the business benefits of hiring apprentices and the individual benefits of pursuing an Apprenticeship job with training.

The event will provide an opportunity for young people aged 16-24 and their parents to meet with recruiting employers as well as find out about alternative routes to Level 3 qualifications and university.

As well as the chance to speak to employers the event will also offer the opportunity for attendees to book one-to-one advice and guidance sessions to help them with their next steps after school or college.
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Front Street, Acomb – resurfacing work from Sunday

Front Street bus stopCity of York Council will be carrying essential resurfacing on Front Street Acomb on Sunday 14, Monday 15 and Sunday 21 August.

The work is expected to take three days to complete, weather dependant. Work will take place between 8am-6pm on both Sundays and from 9am-4pm on Monday.

In order to carry out the work safely a road closure will be in place during working hours on Front Street. The closure will be in place from the junction of Morrisons to the junction with Gale Lane. There will be a signed diversion route whilst work is taking place.

If vehicle access to or from properties within the works is needed, residents are asked to inform the onsite traffic management who will work to minimise disruption. Pedestrian access will be available at all times.

As with any construction work, there is likely to be a certain amount of disruption. Residents are assured that everything reasonably possible will be done to keep this to a minimum, however motorists should expect some delays and plan their journey accordingly.

The contractor Specialist Surfacing of Scunthorpe will be responsible for safety and providing pedestrian access at all times.

For more information on travelling in and around York visit www.itravelyork.info