Small increase in number of York jobseekers

ONS statistics released today show an increase of 15 residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Universal Credit claimants (out of work) in November compared to last month’s figures meaning there are now 955 claimants in the city.

recruitmentfullHowever this is a decrease of 45 residents from November 2015.

The figures show a 19.4 per cent fall in the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in the past twelve months.

The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.4 per cent of the working population which contrasts to the regional average which stands at 1.5 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.2 per cent. (more…)

Award for York Electric Park & Ride Buses

Irony lost on Council as it downgrades its “green” specification for new park and ride contracts
Electric bus fleet

Electric bus fleet

Only a few days after the York Council leadership agreed to consider tenders for new park and ride services which do not include the use of ultra low emission vehicles on most routes, its existing electric fleet won a sustainability award. The service has been run in partnership with First from the sites at Poppleton and Monks Cross for the last couple of years.

Fears about the cost of replacement batteries, led the Councils Executive last week to downgrade its emission expectations when discussing a new contract specification for park and ride services in the City.

A contract for the new services attracted no tenders when it was advertised earlier in the year.

A media release for the Council today says, “York’s Park & Ride Scheme, which is run in partnership with First York and City of York Council, is setting the standard for other Park & Ride sites across the country, after scooping a prestigious accolade for its contribution to sustainable transport, at the North of England Transport Awards.

The North of England Transport Awards reward and encourage innovation and excellence and help disseminate the very best practice throughout the north of England, and this year, York’s Park & Ride scheme received the Contribution to Sustainable Transport Award.

In particular, First York was recognised for its wider commitment to providing greener travel for the region, with its fleet of electric vehicles, helping to reduce CO2 emissions in the city.

First York operates two fully electric Park & Ride routes at Poppleton Bar and Monks Cross, working in partnership with City of York Council and local bus manufacturer, Optare. The two schemes, which launched in 2014 (Poppleton Bar) and 2015 (Monks Cross), run 12 zero tailpipe emission electric vehicles, and were one of the first fully electric Park & Ride schemes in the UK”.
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House prices up by 5.7% in York over last year

According to Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures published this week, house prices in York rose by 5.7% in the year to October 2016.

This is less than the national increase of 7.4%.

The most recent figure for sales volumes was for August when there were 283 sales.

Average house prices in York are now comparable with most of the rest of North Yorkshire.

Only Harrogate has higher prices.

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Parking to be banned on Holgate Park Drive

The York Council is advertising its intention to ban parking on Holgate Park Drive. The road provides an access to a development site which is required by Network Rail.

Currently heavy lorries are unable to use the road because of obstructions caused by commuter parking.

Parking for workers at nearby offices is inadequate and it is unclear what the knock on effects may be of additional restrictions.

An order is being advertised and any objections to the plan will be discussed in the spring.

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What’s on in York: A Victorian Christmas Concert at Dringhouses Library SOLD OUT

Dringhouses Library :

Fri 16 Dec :

7.00pm – 8.30pm :

£6 (£5 with a Yorkcard)

Dec 16_Winter LibraryThis historical-music recreation will recreate a concert given on 16 December 1868 in what was then Dringhouses School and Reading Room. With Victorian music, carols, and readings, experience the library as it was 148 years ago, and bring in the festive season with Christmas spirit!

Music historian Jane Troughton and friends will be providing the music, research done by volunteer Andrew Jenner.

Mince pie and cup of tea included in the ticket cost.

In person: call in at Dringhouses Library
By phone: (01904) 552674
Email: dringhouses@exploreyork.org.uk