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BBC News
12-06-2025
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- BBC News
Volunteers clean up bins, bollards and benches in York
Bins, bollards and benches are among more than 1,000 items cleaned up by volunteers in York as part of a project to improve the city of people took part in the initiative on Thursday, organised by York Business Improvement District (BID), which aimed to brighten up different areas of the city by repainting and maintaining street than 300 people have volunteered to help clean up 57 streets since the scheme first launched in 2024, according to the organisation."There are people who have that civic pride and from our point of view, we're keen to help the city look its best," said Carl Alsop, York BID's operations manager. "This is our second time doing it and I really enjoy it," said Nathan Benson, who took time off his job in Primark to volunteer. "The first time I did it, I was walking through town with my wife and I said to her 'see that bin? I painted that'. It is nice to walk around and see the difference." York BID runs several sessions a year in different areas of the city including Micklegate, Goodramgate and Jennings, who works at Harrowells solicitors, said: "This is our first time volunteering as a firm and I'm pretty sure we will back."The initiative was launched after a meeting that "identified tired-looking street furniture as detracting from the city's overall appearance," a spokesperson for the BID said. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Marshals to patrol riverside to keep crowds safe
Specially trained marshals will patrol York's riverside areas on Saturday afternoons and bank holiday weekends to keep people safe near the water. Two marshals will monitor the area around King's Staith from 12:00 BST to 20:00 BST to provide support and tackle anti-social behaviour, according to York Business Improvement District (BID). Currently in its fourth year, the project, which launches in June, plays a crucial role in creating a safe environment, according to the BID. Project manager Rachel Bean said: "The river marshals are there to support businesses in making sure that everyone is enjoying the river in a way that doesn't deter other people." She added: "The deaths that have taken place from people entering the river are very well-known in York. "Maintaining river safety is a very important issue and as beautiful as it is, the river can be dangerous." The marshals are funded by the York and North Yorkshire police, fire and crime commissioner. York Rescue Boat also works closely with the BID to promote river safety. The BID's operations manager, Carl Alsop. said: "We're pleased to bring the riverside marshal programme back to support York's brilliant riverside businesses as we head into the busy summer period." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Pub staff trained for river rescues River safety plea after man pulled from water
BBC News
22-05-2025
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- BBC News
Marshals to patrol York riverside on weekends
Specially trained marshals will patrol York's riverside areas on Saturday afternoons and bank holiday weekends to keep people safe near the marshals will monitor the area around King's Staith from 12:00 BST to 20:00 BST to provide support and tackle anti-social behaviour, according to York Business Improvement District (BID).Currently in its fourth year, the project, which launches in June, plays a crucial role in creating a safe environment, according to the manager Rachel Bean said: "The river marshals are there to support businesses in making sure that everyone is enjoying the river in a way that doesn't deter other people." She added: "The deaths that have taken place from people entering the river are very well-known in York."Maintaining river safety is a very important issue and as beautiful as it is, the river can be dangerous."The marshals are funded by the York and North Yorkshire police, fire and crime Rescue Boat also works closely with the BID to promote river BID's operations manager, Carl Alsop. said: "We're pleased to bring the riverside marshal programme back to support York's brilliant riverside businesses as we head into the busy summer period." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Taxi marshals return to make city nights out safer
Taxi marshals have returned to York to ensure two city centre cab ranks are safe for people to use on Friday and Saturday nights. The scheme, operated by York Business Improvement District (BID), has operated from spring to December for the past eight years, with two marshals on patrol at each location from 23:00 to 03:00 BST. Since its inception, it has helped to reduce noise complaints, street fights and public urination, according to the BID. Operations manager Carl Alsop said it ensured "local residents can sleep and local businesses aren't worried". "Ultimately, there might be a lot of drunk people there, but there also might be people who've just finished work of have gone to see a friend and just want to get home. "The last thing they want is to be worried about a big group of people who've had a drink and might start something," he said. The scheme is funded by local businesses, residents and the licensing team at City of York Council, with the BID contributing "very little money", Mr Alsop said. It contributes to the city's Purple Flag status, according to councillor Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport. The status, awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), is an internationally-recognised scheme similar to Blue Flag awards to coastal towns for high beach standards. Purple Flags are given in recognition of efforts made to create safe and thriving places for people visiting pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants at night. Ravilious said the scheme had been "warmly received" by residents and businesses since it started in 2017. It "supports the aim of reducing violence against women and girls" and "provides additional securities to the taxi trade", she said. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Taxi drivers lose licences over conduct and driving Uber gets go-ahead as York licence granted Man knocked unconscious in taxi rank attack The York BID City of York Council
BBC News
15-04-2025
- BBC News
York late-night taxi marshal scheme returns for spring
Taxi marshals have returned to York to ensure two city centre cab ranks are safe for people to use on Friday and Saturday scheme, operated by York Business Improvement District (BID), has operated from spring to December for the past eight years, with two marshals on patrol at each location from 23:00 to 03:00 its inception, it has helped to reduce noise complaints, street fights and public urination, according to the manager Carl Alsop said it ensured "local residents can sleep and local businesses aren't worried". "Ultimately, there might be a lot of drunk people there, but there also might be people who've just finished work of have gone to see a friend and just want to get home."The last thing they want is to be worried about a big group of people who've had a drink and might start something," he said. The scheme is funded by local businesses, residents and the licensing team at City of York Council, with the BID contributing "very little money", Mr Alsop contributes to the city's Purple Flag status, according to councillor Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport. The status, awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), is an internationally-recognised scheme similar to Blue Flag awards to coastal towns for high beach Flags are given in recognition of efforts made to create safe and thriving places for people visiting pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants at said the scheme had been "warmly received" by residents and businesses since it started in "supports the aim of reducing violence against women and girls" and "provides additional securities to the taxi trade", she said. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
