Plymouth City Council - News http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newspage.htm Plymouth City Council - News Get active this summer through Sportivatehttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=288263Our sports development unit is running a programme of affordable activities this summer for people aged between 14 and 25.15 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT Celebrate ‘Nations of the World’ this Lord Mayor’s Dayhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=288226Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to head into Plymouth city centre on Saturday 19 May to welcome the new Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress.15 May 2012 13:09:00 GMT Free films and bumper booksale at Central Libraryhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=288169Films buffs will be treated to a movie extravaganza at Plymouth City Council’s Central Library.14 May 2012 14:18:00 GMT Plymouth City Council’s new Cabinet is announcedhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=288146Plymouth City Council’s new Labour administration has announced the top political team that will lead the Council.14 May 2012 10:03:00 GMT Thousands take to the streets for Sky Ride Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=288136Around seven thousand people took advantage of the beautiful sunshine on The Hoe today and enjoyed a fun day out at Sky Ride Plymouth.14 May 2012 07:06:00 GMT Lord Mayor’s role to be given greater prominencehttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=288134The role of Plymouth’s Lord Mayor is to be restored to its role as first citizen representing the city at major events, the next leader of the council Tudor Evans has pledged.11 May 2012 17:41:00 GMT Live well with dementiahttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=288133People with dementia and their carers are being invited to a special event at Plympton library on Friday 25 May.11 May 2012 17:37:00 GMT Council gears up to launch new green travel campaignhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287808Plymouth City Council is launching a brand new project that aims to improve walking, cycling and public transport links and encourage people to try greener, cheaper and healthier ways of getting around.10 May 2012 14:56:00 GMT Drink driving - Don't risk it! http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287723Devon and Cornwall Police and Plymouth City Council are urging motorists not to risk spoiling their bank holiday festivities by drinking or taking drugs and then driving a vehicle or riding a motorbike.10 May 2012 13:46:00 GMT Rail task force meets ministerhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287695A cross-party delegation from Plymouth has pledged its support for a new rail link from the Great Western Rail mainline to Heathrow at a meeting with the Minister of State for Transport.10 May 2012 12:01:00 GMT Lead the way, become a volunteer mentorhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287624Plymouth City Council and Whiz Kidz have teamed up to search for inspirational and successful business people to become mentors to the city’s young unemployed. 10 May 2012 09:59:00 GMT Getting to the Olympic Torch Relayhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287593Top tips are being announced by Plymouth City Council for the thousands of visitors excepted to turn out for the special events on Saturday 19 May.09 May 2012 16:32:00 GMT Museum exhibition shortlisted http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287488An exhibition held at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery last summer has just been shortlisted for a national award.09 May 2012 10:26:00 GMT Sky Sports presenter Charlie Webster attends Sky Ride Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287438Sky Sports presenter Charlie Webster will be part of Sky Ride Plymouth this weekend, riding the 8.5 kilometre route on Sunday 13 May.08 May 2012 16:40:00 GMT Creative fun for families at the museumhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287365Two special events at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this month will enable children and families to enjoy some creative fun.08 May 2012 10:32:00 GMT New exhibition sheds light on the history of Plymouth’s LGBT communitieshttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287294A new exhibition now on display at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is aiming to bring to light the previously hidden history of the city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.04 May 2012 11:03:00 GMT Labour victory in local electionshttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287281Plymouth City Council has a new Labour administration after the party gained six seats in Thursday’s local elections.04 May 2012 01:46:00 GMT Labrinth announced as headline act for Plymouth's Olympic Torch celebrationshttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=287280Chart topping star Labrinth is to headline the Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration on Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 19 May.03 May 2012 17:18:00 GMT Nicola Upson to visit Central Libraryhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=286971Acclaimed author Nicola Upson will be appearing at Plymouth Central Library on Wednesday 9 May to talk about her latest book 'Fear in the Sunlight'.01 May 2012 16:28:00 GMT Awards praise two Plymouth housing schemeshttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/newsreleases.htm?newsid=286945Two of Plymouth City Council’s partnership housing projects are through to the finals of the prestigious UK Housing Awards.01 May 2012 13:01:00 GMT