Travel and Environment
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City Square enters final phase of construction from 15 May
Major changes are taking place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as construction work begins to introduce a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate, coming into operation on 19 June.
Works starting on 15 May will also see changes to a section of East Parade to make it two-way
Local, foraged and fresh – new menu launch in York
An innovative social dining restaurant in the city which serves contemporary eclectic cuisine, cooked over fire has launched a new menu featuring local, foraged and fresh ingredients – dishes at Forage Bar & Kitchen include a coffee-rubbed pork chop with used coffee grounds and a local wild garlic kimchi; roasted artichoke
Events team go green to support sustainability on showground
A team from an award-winning brand engagement company, put their gardening skills to the test after planting trees on the Great Yorkshire Showground as part of their commitment to sustainability and the environment.
Shrubs, plants and trees were planted to create a mini landscaped area at Pavilions of Harrogate as
Transforming Leeds train station, New Station Street closure announced
As part of the next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, New Station Street will be closed from Friday 19 May to all traffic (except service vehicles and emergency services). Due to the closure, the station taxi rank will be moved
Northern customers switch to digital alternatives
Northern will use five million fewer iconic, orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets this year thanks to Northern customers’ continued switch to digital alternatives.
The number of people travelling on smartcards and barcode tickets has now reached 54.8 million – up five million in the past 12 months - which represents 72.
EarthKind pledges to double the amount of waste it recycles and saves from landfill in 2023
Earthkind, the UK’s leading sustainable bedding brand whose mission is to create a better tomorrow for the planet, has committed to double the amount of waste it saves from landfill - which it repurposes for use in its products - by the end of 2023.
The company, which manufactures
Working together to restore our planet
Tomorrow, on the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and Yorkshire Businesswoman joins communities around the world in recognizing the urgent need to protect and restore our planet. As the effects of climate change become increasingly severe, it is more important than ever to take action to preserve the natural world