Community Information

York BID is delighted to announce a special event as Flock – a herd of baa-rmy dancing sheep – arrive outside York Minster to celebrate Yorkshire Day!

City of York Council has unveiled a new draft strategy to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in York.

Four of City of York Council’s parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

A skilled team of heritage craftspeople are beginning a significant restoration project at York Minster which will include an up-close analysis of the iconic Rose Window.

City of York Council, in partnership with Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, has unveiled a new draft strategy aimed at improving the lives of autistic people and those with ADHD across the city.

Following a ruling by a District Judge, a council tenant was evicted yesterday (Thursday 10 July 2025), after criminal activities and anti-social behaviour caused misery for their neighbours.

City of York Council is upholding its commitment to support Blue Badge holders with a new targeted exercise yesterday (Thursday 10 July) and investigations to stop misuse of the badge or illegal parking in designated spaces.

Winners of search for the UK’s most promising railway photographers announced

York BID will mark a decade of delivery next week with the launch of a bold new business plan at its Annual General Meeting, taking place on Wednesday 16 July 2025 at Malmaison, York.

A new flythrough has revealed what the Castle Car Park and the Eye of York could look like.

Senior Councillors will receive an update on some of the city’s major projects at a meeting next week (15 July). These are the big investments that are transforming areas of the city.

City of York Council’s Executive will be asked to approve a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy for the council later this month [15 July].

City of York Council is leading by example to support more people on their journey to recovery from addiction.

Young people in York are invited to come along and enjoy the first ever Youth Festival, taking place in Rowntree Park on 23 July.

This initiative marks the first major investment in York’s public spaces in several years.

City of York Council has announced a significant £500,000 capital investment over the next two years to revitalise parks, play areas, and public green spaces across the city.

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme is given the go ahead, shaving up to 12 minutes off journeys, and connecting millions across the North to drive economic growth

Work to build a new station at Haxby has taken a major step forward after funding was confirmed by the Department for Transport.

The life-changing work of some of York’s longest serving foster carers has been recognised at a special awards ceremony this month.

York’s Coney Street has welcomed a stylish new upgrade today as Cornish Bakery officially opens the doors to its dramatically expanded flagship site, doubling its space and seating to meet growing local and tourist demand.

York residents can access a wealth of information and support that could save them £1000s as part of this summer’s York Talk Money fortnight (7-18 July).

Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for everyone to come together, show their support for and celebrate all who have or are serving, and explore York’s proud military ties with a brand new Armed Forces Day Trail.

Fulford Parish Council has managed Fulford Cemetery and provided burial services for residents across the City of York for many years. This has been an important service for bereaved York families, laying their loved ones to rest.

As entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote workers increasingly make the switch from working at home to more social workplaces, York is benefiting from additional office space providers investing in the city.

York residents looking for work, support with training or getting new qualifications are invited to this month’s York Jobs Fair.

City of York Council has today announced that Ian Floyd, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Paid Service, will retire at Easter 2026 after dedicating more than 17 years of service to the city.

Ousewem has launched a new flagship initiative in York, designed to reconnect residents with their rivers and neighbourhoods, whilst inspiring action on flood resilience and climate change.

Get ready for sun-soaked family fun as York brings the beach to the heart of the city! Organised by Make It York, the Seaside Fun zone will be a vibrant celebration turning Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square into a seaside escape perfect for Your Summer Adventure.

Visitors will be amongst the first to go behind the scenes at York Minster’s Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills and Estate Management at a one-off Heritage Fair on Saturday 2 August.

York's bus improvement programme is celebrating a major milestone this week with the news that over one million £1 fares have been sold to young people since September 2023.

York has once again been recognised on the global stage for its work to tackle climate change

York has the lowest rate of pregnant women smoking in Yorkshire and the Humber at the time of delivery, new figures have revealed.