Council secures £343k for improved insulation in council homes
The council has successfully bid for over £343,000 to improve the insulation of a further 28 council homes in the city and help reduce tenants’ fuel bills.
Month: February 2022
York celebrated as a Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City”
Councillors, VIP guests, dignitaries and a local Scout Group gathered at York Community Woodland today to commemorate York’s Queen’s Green Canopy Champion City status with an iconic tree planting.
Public reminded to stay safe as COVID-19 England restrictions lift
The government has ended legal restrictions in England and is instead asking the public to practice specific safe and responsible behaviours.
Busy city plans riverside clean-up following River Ouse peak
Work to clean up affected parts of the city after the localised riverside flooding is planned to start later this week, dependent on river levels and weather.
York celebrated as a Queen’s Green Canopy “Champion City” with iconic Jubilee tree planting
Councillors, VIP guests, dignitaries and a local Scout Group gathered at York Community Woodland today to commemorate York’s Queen’s Green Canopy Champion City status with an iconic tree planting.
Council thanks staff and volunteers for protecting the city as River Ouse peaks
Council leaders are thanking all staff, partners and residents involved in keeping the city safe and open for business as the River Ouse rose to a peak of 4.59m at 12.15pm today (Tuesday 22 February)
Updated: Bootham junction roadworks to improve cyclist and pedestrian facilities
From Monday 28 February, City of York Council will begin works on Bootham at its junction with St Mary’s to remove the existing pedestrian crossing and to introduce a new traffic signalised junction.
Emergency accommodation offered to vulnerable residents following flood warnings
City of York Council and volunteers are tonight hand delivering letters to residents likely to be affected by the Environment Agency’s revised flood level warning, containing advice and support.
Updated EA flood level warning sees Council offer emergency accommodation to vulnerable residents
City of York Council and volunteers are tonight hand delivering letters containing latest advice and support to residents likely to be affected by the Environment Agency’s revised flood level warning.
Leader’s statement following COVID-19 announcement
Following an announcement today, Monday 21 February, about COVID-19, the Leader of City of York Council has made a statement.