Jenrick confirms allocations of £1 billion funding for councils this winter
Allocations confirmed for individual councils from the £1 billion of additional support announced by the Prime Minister earlier this month.
Category: Latest Updates
Latest COVID-19 updates from the Government and City of York Council
Designated premises scheme: letter to directors of adult social services
The letter sets out arrangements for the Care Quality Commission designated premises scheme for people discharged to a care home with a positive COVID-19 test.
Local COVID alert level update for South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire will move from local COVID alert level high to very high from 00.01 on Saturday 24 October.
Health Secretary warns of long-term effects of COVID-19 as new film released
New data suggests long COVID affects around 10% of 18 to 49 year olds who become unwell with COVID-19.
TIER launches e-scooters in York for 12-month trial
E-scooters are now available on the streets of York as part of a 12-month rental trial operated by the leading European operator TIER, providing a safe and sustainable way of getting around the city.
New partnership with The Alan Turing Institute and Royal Statistical Society to support Joint Biosecurity Centre COVID-19 response
This new partnership will provide further independent statistical modelling and machine learning expertise to support the government’s response to COVID-19.
Prime Minister’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 20 October 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference.
New school sports facility to benefit wider community
A new £1 million sports facility at Millthorpe School will benefit schools and community groups across the city when it is completed at the end of October.
Statement on speculation of further restrictions in York
Sharon Stoltz, Director of Public Health, said;
Watchdog warns charities and the public to protect themselves against fraudsters amid pandemic
The Charity Commission is warning trustees and donors to strengthen defences as it fears the pandemic has created environments that are enabling charity fraud.