New - Community Environment Officer

Welcome to Ian Nicholson
We are pleased to welcome Ian Nicholson to the parish council team.  Ian starts Monday 21st September and will be helping keep Rawcliffe and Clifton Moor maintained and tidy.

If you see Ian out and about feel free to say hello!

Play Area Now Open
The Play Area is open but is not supervised.

Please note:
  • The equipment is checked regularly for damage and wear and tear, but is not sanitised or disinfected.
  • This is shared equipment, used at your own risk.
  • Do not use this equipment if you or any member of your household has coronavirus symptoms, or are self-isolating.
  • Encourage everyone in your family to wash their hands with hand sanitiser regularly and as a minimum before and after using the play area.
  • You must keep your distance from others unless they are from the same household. If you’re unable to keep your distance, please consider wearing a face covering.
  • Please do not consume food/drink in the play area.
  • Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided or take it home with you.
  • Wash your hands when you get home

Rawcliffe Rec Land
Public Consultation

During the pandemic the parish council has been thinking about the how the Rec field and the Bob Eccles Pavilion are used and managed.

As the primary lease holder the parish council sets the overall objectives for the estate and we need to ensure that the evolving needs of residents and organisations in the area are addressed.  

The parish council will shortly begin a public consultation process however to start things off the parish council have agreed broad objectives and created a working party who will engage with the public and all interested parties.

The formal terms of the working party are available for download below.
Rawcliffe Land Management Working Party
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FIRST YORK ON BEHALF OF YORK HOSPITAL INTRODUCE NEW HOSPITAL BUS SERVICE
BETWEEN RAWCLIFFE P&R - YORK HOSPITAL
 
From Monday 29 April 2019 a new bus service will provide connections between Rawcliffe Park & Ride and York Hospital

The new service has been designed to operate at convenient times around staff shift patterns and peak visiting hours. The frequent and fast service will provide connections every 20 minutes from 06:00 until 20:10, Monday to Friday with adult return tickets costing £3.20 and reduced fares for NHS staff who have valid ID. In addition, a new dedicated bus stop is being created on the grounds of the hospital, meaning it’s only a few short steps from the bus into the main hospital reception.

NHS Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults
Parish Councillors attended a recent workshop and reported that the NHS has produced a new mental health framework for adults and older adults. The people's support systems would include some or all of what is in the diagram below. For further information contact us.
City of York Council
Covid-19 Update 23rd September 2020
Today’s update includes information about the launch of the new COVID-19 app. Please download and use it - it launches today! We also have details of the prime minister’s announcement, a plea for help with our latest campaign, information about stricter rules for businesses and a reminder for businesses to show their test and trace QR code from tomorrow.
COVID-19 app The new NHS COVID-19 app launches to the public today (Thursday 24 September).
The app is part of NHS Test and Trace. It alerts people who may be at risk of coronavirus so they can have the information they need to protect themselves, their communities and the people they love.
The app’s features include contact tracing, risk alerts by postcode, a symptom checker and test booking.
It is a key part of Government measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The more people that use the app and self-isolate when alerted - the more we can keep each other safe and stop infection rates rising.
Social media posts attached together with key messages about the app
Announcement from the Prime MinisterOn Tuesday (22 September) the Prime Minister announced further changes to restrictions following an increase in the number of cases across the country.
  • Office workers are being asked to work from home if they can. In key public services – and in all professions where homeworking is not possible, such as construction or retail – people should continue to attend their workplaces. Those who need to work from an office for their mental wellbeing can continue to do so if it can be done in a COVID secure way.
  • From Thursday all pubs, bars and restaurants must operate table-service only except for takeaways.
  • Together with all hospitality venues, they must close at 10pm. This includes takeaways (although deliveries can continue after 10pm)
  • The requirement to wear face coverings has been extended to include staff in retail, all users of taxis and private hire vehicles, and staff and customers in indoor hospitality, except when seated at a table to eat or drink.
  • In retail, leisure, tourism and other sectors, the Covid-secure guidelines will become legal obligations. Businesses will be fined and could be closed if they breach these rules.
  • From Monday, a maximum of 15 people will be able to attend wedding ceremonies and receptions. Though, up to 30 can still attend a funeral as now.
  • Indoor team sports must comply with the rule of 6.
  • The reopening of business conferences, exhibitions and large sporting events has been paused.

Full details of what has changed is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-what-has-changed-22-september
Two key documents were updated ( on 22 September) to reflect the latest government guidance.
Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing
Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing
The guidance on face coverings has been updated (on 23 September) with changes to the following sections: ‘When to wear a face covering’, ‘Enforcement measures for failing to comply with this law’, ‘When you do not need to wear a face covering’ and ‘Face coverings at work’. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
Stricter rules for businesses We know of and are incredibly grateful for the amount of work that has taken place to make businesses COVID secure for staff and customers. The new measures from the government brought in this week also brought in increased punishment for businesses who aren’t COVID secure.
Businesses and organisations will face stricter rules to make their premises COVID Secure (from 28 September):
  • A wider range of leisure and entertainment venues, services provided in community centres, and close contact services will be subject to the COVID-19 Secure requirements in law and fines of up to £10,000 for repeated breaches.
  • Employers must not knowingly require or encourage someone who is being required to self-isolate to come to work.
  • Businesses must remind people to wear face coverings where mandated.

We are updating our business toolkits to take into account the government changes made on 22 September.
Visit our website to find our downloadable resources and toolkit here: https://www.york.gov.uk/LetsBeYork
Any businesses concerned about consequences of ongoing and additional restrictions please get in touch with us on economicgrowth@york.gov.uk.
Reminder for businesses to show QR code for test and trace app
 
The Government has announced that certain venues will now be legally required to display NHS QR posters in their venues by 24 September. This includes all venues from the following sectors:
 
•            hospitality;
•            leisure and tourism;
•            close contact services;
•            places of worship;
•            local authority venues.
Rawcliffe Parish Council, York