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York taxi passengers to get safer, greener rides
New requirements for York taxis and private hire vehicles are set to make them among the safest in the UK.
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Grant applications for Warm Places invited
Organisations running Warm Places in York to support local people through the coldest months, are invited to apply for up to £5,000 funding from a £40,000 fund before 10 November.
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No such thing as a 'normal family'
This year’s National Adoption Week highlights all kinds of adoption journeys.
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NEW Swap 2 Stop with free vapes this Stoptober
Swap 2 Stop is a new nationwide campaign, being offered by the York Health Trainers, which is aimed at encouraging smokers to make the switch from smoking to vaping to improve their health.
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Queen Street to close for 5 nights in November
City of York Council has published information to support residents and visitors as a key road near York Station closes over 5 nights in November.
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Council works with regulator to further housing standards
On 1 April 2024, the Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 came into force.
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City of York Council named most productive council in country
City of York Council has topped a new list of the most productive English councils, meaning that we achieve the highest value for residents per pound of council spending.
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Start-up cooks up a storm with council support
City of York Council has supported a pioneering food delivery business to get established in York, with the company now looking to launch in cities across the UK.
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Help us make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring
To help us achieve our aim of making homelessness and rough sleeping rare, brief and non-recurring, we’re asking everyone interested to comment on our new draft strategy.
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‘People-powered archaeology’ boosts residents’ wellbeing
A partnership between City of York Council and York Archaeology is helping residents uncover the hidden history of Walmgate, while improving their wellbeing, making connections and gaining skills.