No speed surveys undertaken in West York

 

The Council has confirmed that no checks on vehicle speeds in West York have been undertaken since the controversial 20 mph speed limit signs were put up.

The lack of monitoring is likely to be raised at the council meeting taking place on 9th October.

It seems strange that, having spent £600,000 on new signs ,the Council has n’tbothered to check whether they have had any effect on driver behaviour

The revelation comes as yet another anomaly with the 20 mph signing has been found.

Drivers coming down Green Lane towards the roundabout are told that the speed limit on one side of the road is 20 mph while on the other it is 30 mph!

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Hamilton Drive resurfacing delayed until 27th October

Road closure - click to enlarge

Road closure – click to enlarge

Road to be closed

City of York Council is to reconstruct Hamilton Drive carriageway starting on the 27th October 2014.

This is 3 weeks later than originally planned

The works are programmed to take one week to complete, working Monday to Friday between 09.30am and 5.00pm. The area affected is shown on the plan.

The Council says “To carry out the works safely, the road closure will be in place from 09:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, with some accommodation works taking place outside of these times.

Due to the nature of the works and the deep excavations taking place, it will not always be possible for residents to gain vehicular access to their properties. In these circumstances residents should be prepared to use alternative parking.

Pedestrian access will be available at all times. Cyclists will have to dismount and use the footways when travelling through the affected areas”.

£68,000 Big Lottery grant makes musical connections with York’s older people

Hundreds of older people in York will be able to take part in a stimulating and inclusive music project thanks to a £68,252 award from the Big Lottery Fund.

City of York Council has been given the two-year grant to roll out the Musical Connections Project – which currently runs in the authority’s seven elderly person’s homes – to residents living in sheltered housing accommodation, together with their local communities.
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Volunteers needed to help vulnerable young people

York’s Youth Offending Team is looking for volunteers to help support some of the city’s most vulnerable young people.

The team is looking for people to act as:

· An Appropriate Adult, supporting young people who have been arrested and are being detained and interviewed at the police station;

· A General Volunteer, working with children eight-17 years of age to help prevent them getting involved in offending; visiting and writing to young people in prison, and supporting young people with their bail conditions.

· A Mentor Volunteer, taking part in leisure and social activities with a young person and helping them tackle personal issues.

Experience of working with young people is beneficial but not essential. Training and support will be provided.

Angela Crossland, York Youth Offending Service Manager, City of York Council, said: “Volunteering with young offenders or young people at risk of offending can be challenging, but it can also be enormously rewarding. Many of the young people we work with don’t have a responsible adult in their life who they can trust so the volunteering roles are incredibly important. I’d urge anyone who thinks they have the skills and the time we need to get in touch.

For more information call alison.cammiss@york.gov.uk or ring on 01904 554565

York Employers looking for 50 young, talented people

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On the back of the successful York Apprenticeship Challenge, which saw over 160 Apprenticeship vacancies created in 100 days, City of York Council is reminding residents that vacancies are still available across the city.

Currently there are 50 Apprenticeship jobs available in a variety of sectors including business admin, media, ICT, dental nursing, finance and many more.
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Residents invited to city’s fifth jobs fair

City of York Council is encouraging jobseekers and residents wanting to improve their skills and qualifications to visit a jobs fair at York Railway Institute on Tuesday 30 September from 10am to 3pm. US-unemployment-jobs-fair-007

The event, which has been organised through partnerships between the council, York Learning, Job Centre Plus and Learning City York aims to bring together local employers to offer advice and the chance to speak face to face to businesses about employment opportunities in the city.
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York Youth Council looking for new members

York Youth Council is looking for new members to join this year’s group which represents the city’s young people and their interests.

The Youth Council will host an information event on Wednesday 24 September from 5.30pm-7pm at West Offices when anyone can find out more from existing members who’ll be at hand to talk about their roles and work.
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Skips

The skips below are funded by your local residents association using their Estate Improvement Grant. The skips are removed once they are full so please make sure you arrive in good time if you intend to make use of them.

1. Please remember to take your waste to the site only on the dates advertised

2. If the skip is full or not on the site, please do not leave your waste. This is classed as fly tipping and is illegal

3. Bulky items including furniture, fridges and freezers are not accepted. To arrange disposal of Bulky items including furniture, fridges and freezers are not accepted. To arrange disposal of one of these items please ring York (01904) 551551.

 

04 October 2014

Cornlands Road

 12:30pm

Dringfield Close

 8:30am

Ganton Place

 10:30 AM

11 October 2014

Ostman Road

 10:30am
Community House Bramham Road 8:30am

18 October 2014
Bramham Road/Grange Lane 12:30pm

25 October 2014

Jute Road

 12:30pm

01 November 2014

Community House Bramham Road

 8:30am

Bramham Road/Grange Lane

 12:30pm

Kingsway West

 8:30am

Stuart Road

 10:30am
Windsor Garth

12:30pm