York’s road project encounters funding issues. Inflation increased costs greatly. Revisions are coming; construction may be delayed. York Outer Ring Road Upgrade Faces Cuts Due to Rising Construction Costs York Council is rethinking a road project. Inflation increased construction costs a lot. Katie Lomas said they need to reassess. The project must allow future work,…
Knife amnesty bins appear in York as part of effort to reduce knife crime across North Yorkshire. York Knife Amnesty Bins Launched in County Wide Crime Crackdown Knife bins are now available in a few locations. You can find them in Acomb and Clifton. They sit in the Morrisons car park on Front Street. Another…
Five affordable homes may replace garages in New Earswick. Joseph Rowntree Trust is behind the project. Objections voiced. Joseph Rowntree Trust Plans Five New Affordable Homes in New Earswick York Council officers suggest approving a housing plan. It involves demolishing 18 garages to build five houses on Hawthorn Terrace South in New Earswick. The organization…
Council unveils youth strategy with £40k yearly funding to help young people, focusing on safe spaces and overall support. York Council Launches Strategy to Support Young People’s Well Being York Council did a youth survey. Young people felt they didn’t belong in the city. Transport was not helpful for them, and they worried about the…
Nimbuscare seeks permission to keep using its York care site near Tadcaster Road, aiding local patients. Nimbuscare Seeks Council Approval for York Care Center Site Extension Nimbuscare wants to keep using a care center. It’s near Tadcaster Road. They asked York Council for permission. The co-op has eleven GP practices. They want to keep the…
New group, Friends of Hull Road Park, formed. Leaders elected address park improvements & funding. Hull Road Park Friends Group Holds First Meeting, Elects Leaders The group “Friends of Hull Road Park” started on Saturday, February 8. They elected leaders at this first meeting. Andrew Mortimer is now the chair, and Alex Cronin got the…
York Station improvements at risk. Substation relocation costs surged, leading to project review and potential funding gaps. York Station Gateway Project Faces Review Due to Rising Substation Costs York Council said the substation must move. This allows planned station improvements. The current substation is too far and lacks power for the new car park. Network…