Boost for high street as Jenrick extends opening hours for Christmas shopping
Retailers will be able to extend their daily opening hours from Monday to Saturday in the run up to Christmas and through January.
Month: November 2020
UK government secures additional 2 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The UK now has access to a total of 357 million doses of vaccines from 7 different developers.
New UK Government Covid testing site opens in Cumbernauld
The UK Government has opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Fleming House Car Park in Cumbernauld
PHE publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidance for health and social care workers
Public Health England (PHE) has published new guidance to support frontline workers in delivering the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to the most vulnerable.
Jobcentre guidance on COVID-19 Local Restriction Tiers
Jobcentres will remain open, as they have throughout the pandemic, to provide essential services to those we cannot help remotely.
Government asks regulator to approve supply of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
The government has formally asked the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to evaluate whether supply of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine can be authorised.
Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: MHRA statement confirming letter received
The safety of the public will always come first.
Live Q&A’s to discuss latest Coronavirus response
Join the next live #AskTheLeaders Live Coronavirus Q&A’s on the council’s Facebook page this Friday 27 November at 5-6pm and Monday 30 November from 5-6pm.
Council reinforces business support
Following the announcement that York will be in Tier 2 restrictions from 2 December, City of York Council is reiterating its support for businesses across the city.
Council wins Bronze at Public Sector Communications Excellence Awards
City of York Council today won Bronze at the Public Sector Communications Excellence Awards 2020 held today (26 November 2020).