YORK’S roads are in good condition compared with those in many other parts of the region, according to new figures from the Department for Transport (DfT.)

An annual DfT report collates statistics from all local highway authorities to show the percentage of the network that should be considered for maintenance.

In each category – A, B, C and unclassified roads – York has a lower percentage, which should be considered for maintenance than the national average.

The authority is considered to be using survey and condition data for the long-term management of its highways.

 

New lighting at swimming pool

TADCASTER Swimming Pool will get new lighting thanks to a £20,000 donation. The swimming pool trust was given the money by Yorventure, through funds generated by Yorwaste Ltd, to pay for new lights in the changing rooms and poolside.

Facility manager Chris Porter said: “It’s fantastic that Tadcaster Pool has been awarded this money and we are using it to improve our customer experience and reduce our CO2 emissions.

“Our energy costs are a significant part of our expenditure so we are looking at all energy saving options to help reduce this.”

 

Man arrested on bail

A MAN was arrested after an alleged assault in a North Yorkshire village. Police were called to reports of an altercation in Redmire, near Leyburn.

A man in his 60s had suffered facial injuries and was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital by ambulance.

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He was later arrested on bail pending further inquiries.

 

York in top 50 urban places to live

YORK’S history, beauty and top notch shops and transport links make it one of the best cities in the UK, a national newspaper has said.

The city is one of five northern locations to make it into the top 50 urban places to live in Britain.

Along with Hull, Headingley, Roundhay and Ecclesall in Sheffield, York was praised in an assessment of crime levels, house prices and school performances.

Home editor Helen Davies said: “Much of our population lives in cities, but they are often maligned as loud, polluted and unwelcoming, so the second part of The Best Places to Live 2015 celebrates the thriving and bustling areas that offer the best things about urban living.”

The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Part 2 – Urban will be published in the paper tomorrow.

 

Helping the homeless

 

A POCKLINGTON school and nursery are collecting sleeping bags to help homeless people.

Newlands School Yorkshire and Pocklington Montessori Nursery is offering support to the Hull and East Riding Sleeping Bag Appeal. The school is donating sleeping bags and is acting as the drop-off point in the Pocklington area for anyone who would like to contribute.

Other items that would also be gratefully received are hats, gloves and scarves. People wishing to contribute to the appeal can drop their items off at the main reception of the school.

 

160,000 pestered by calls

MORE than 160,000 York residents could be victims of nuisance calls, a new survey has shown.

The report by Ofcom said up to 168,000 York residents could be victims of nuisance callers, after a pilot study fitted the homes of more than 700 participants – mostly elderly – with equipment to block unwanted calls.

A quarter of participants said the calls made them angry or frightened, and up to 80 per cent of participants who were already signed up to the telephone preference service said they were still receiving up to six PPI claims or personal injury calls per day.

Lee Hare from CPR Call Blocker – who ran the research – said: “Recent Ofcom research revealed that over 80 per cent of nuisance calls are seen as annoying, while those after 8pm are seen as most distressing.

“Many scam callers target people over the age of 55 and targeted victims are much more likely to lose their independent living, have stress-related issues or mental health problems.”