£5.6 million to be spent upgrading York schools

The York Council is planning to undertake maintenance work over the next few months at 13 schools in the area.

The largest part of the £5.6 million budget has been allocated to Huntington School which will see £987,000 spent on refurbishing the Science Lab with part of the roof also set to be replaced together with the provision of a new kitchen and improved insulation.

Clifton Primary school will receive £944,000. This will see Roofs, Gutters, Windows and External Doors replaced. The building will be rewired, and old pipework replaced.

Westfield school

The Westfield Primary school will get a £686,000 boost. A section of the building will be re-roofed, the playground resurfaced, and a new fire alarm system fitted.

Other work planned includes

The proposals are being discussed at a Council meeting next week.

What’s on in York: Introduction to counselling

Huntington School :

Mon 18 Jul :

Various times 5.00pm – 7.30pm :

Introduction is free, but course costs vary

July 18_CounsellingDue to popular demand, in September we will be launching our largest range of Counselling courses in York ever and we want you to be part of it.

Whatever level you’re at, there is now something for you. We offer introductory and taster sessions for those unsure if this is the route for them, all the way up to CPCAB Level 4.

Before you commit to a counselling course, why not come along to our counselling information evening on 18thJuly at Huntington School. Join our Register Your Interest course and we’ll be in touch shortly.

What’s on: Banish those bookkeeping blues

Date: Tue 12 Jan
Time: 6.15pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Huntington School
Cost: £145

BookkeepingThoughts of bookkeeping can strike fear into many people who want to start a small business.  Start this course with us and learn the basics.

You will be shown how to keep manual accounts and a follow on course is available to teach you how to keep electronic records using SAGE accounting software later in the year. 

Both courses can give you a qualification and give you the skills to put systems in place such as simple financial records – it simply involves detailing business income and expenditure from the outset and keeping accurate records.                                            

As well as being a legal requirement (you must retain your financial records for six years), staying on top of your bookkeeping will help you to monitor your cash flow. 

Book online at www.yortime.org.uk