Community Information

York played host on Thursday 30 November to His Excellency Miguel Berger, the German Ambassador to the UK, for a visit which showcased the city’s history and architectural splendour, as well as its more recent role in pioneering Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Grants have been awarded to a further 11 clubs to help support more people enjoy and access the health and social benefits of sport.

Waste and recycling collection dates in York will be changing over the Christmas and New Year period.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following an assault that occurred on Low Ousegate.

York’s Early Talk for York children’s speech and language programme has won the coveted ‘Learning Award’ at the Children and Young People Now Awards. The national award recognises the programme’s contribution to improving educational outcomes.

City of York Council has won a £39,000 grant to plant more trees in the city from the DEFRA / Forestry Commission ‘Coronation Living Heritage Fund’.

City of York Council is set to launch a brand-new package of business support programmes and is inviting local businesses to an informative networking event hear directly from providers about the support on offer.

City of York Council (CYC) has today begun a 10-week public consultation to help shape the future of transport across York and its surrounding villages.

To mark the start of the Advent and Christmas season, York Minster is preparing for the raising of its spectacular Advent Wreath and the opening of the York Minster Christmas Tree Festival in the first weekend of December.

City of York Council has responded to the Government’s Autumn Statement, by pointing to its a new four-year financial plan.

Following agreement to restore Blue Badge holders’ access to the city centre from 4 January 2024, residents are being invited to help shape and further improve the city centre’s accessibility.

York’s award-winning festive destination – Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York – is back for its 18th season with a new look.

Much-needed 100% affordable, energy-efficient homes are to be delivered across the city by the Council and social housing partners.

City of York Council’s Executive has agreed a Universal Free School Meals Pilot Project for Key Stage 2 children in the city.

Greg Dyke has announced that he will be stepping down as the Chair of Make It York in the new year.

Organisations running Warm Places in York to support local people through the coldest months are invited to apply for up to £5,000 funding from a £40,000 fund.

Work installing permanent protection measures in the city centre will be paused for the busy Christmas period, as just three sets of temporary safety measures are put in place this week to protect residents and visitors enjoying York’s busy festive period.

York is amongst only 119 cities across the world to be awarded a top score for climate action leadership by the non-profit CDP.