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Preferred site of new Haxby station announced
The preferred site for the future Haxby station has been revealed to be to the north of Haxby, off Towthorpe Road.
1 Dec 2021
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Council seeks White Ribbon accreditation in commitment to ending violence against women and girls
City of York Council has applied to achieve White Ribbon accreditation, as part of the White Ribbon Day on the 25th November, the start of 16 days of action to end male violence against women and girls.
30 Nov 2021
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Lord Mayor supports White Ribbon campaign
During White Ribbon Day (25th November), Lord Mayor Chris Cullwick and Lady Mayoress Joy Cullwick welcomed representatives from IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) to support their nationwide campaign to end violence against women and girls.
30 Nov 2021
Report reveals 43% air quality improvement during last year’s lockdowns
Annual status report on the city’s air quality shows that concentrations of NO2 have continued to decrease since 2012.
23 Nov 2021
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Centralised Test and Trace system failing local schools
Councillors have highlighted the persistent issues with the centralised Track and Trace system, which is failing to supress covid cases across local schools.
23 Nov 2021
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Council Leader brands Integrated Rail Plan a ‘betrayal for the North’
Following the delayed announcement of the Integrated Rail Plan, City of York Council Leader Keith Aspden has hit out at the Government going back on its promises to ‘level up’ the North.
18 Nov 2021
Council’s housing programme recognised by the UN’s International Centre of Excellence at COP26
City of York Council is joining the United Nations' International Centre for Excellence programme. The Council joins as the first English member and in recognition of the its ambitious and innovative Housing Delivery Programme.
3 Nov 2021
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Cross-party support for York to become a Council of Sanctuary
With cross-party support at October's Full Council meeting, City of York Council is set to begin work to earn the status of Council of Sanctuary. This will commit the Council to join the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network, promoting the welcome and inclusion of asylum seekers and supporting city wide and national networks.
3 Nov 2021
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Lib Dems announce James Barker as North Yorkshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner candidate
The Liberal Democrats have selected local campaigner and armed forces veteran James Barker as their candidate for the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner by-election to be held on 25th November.
29 Oct 2021