Community Information

City of York Council and safeguarding partners across the city are reminding residents that they need to get in touch with the council if they are making arrangements for someone else to look after their child/children for longer than 28 days.

City of York Council is asking for the community’s continued engagement as it tackles one of the most challenging budgets in its history.

St Sampson's Centre will serve the community as a peaceful and welcoming retreat this Christmas for a serene moment amid the seasonal celebrations.

The Council’s Executive has decided to establish Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre for two hours daily at less busy times during this year’s Christmas market.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to use York’s bus network and Park and Ride sites this Christmas, with the launch of a new marketing campaign aimed at reducing congestion across the city and lowering the cost of Christmas for families.

An extra £87,000 has been secured by the Council to support the expected rise in rough sleeping with up to 29 extra emergency beds and additional support this winter.

FUJIFILM UK have been announced as co-sponsors of the Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition, organised by the National Railway Museum and the Railway Photographic Society.

Renowned violinist Matt Glossop is delighted to be performing at Selby Abbey this Christmas to perform an evening of festive classics accompanied by live ballet performances and his Bloomsbury Musicians.

Murton Parish Council has formally submitted the Murton Neighbourhood Plan for examination.

The York Christmas Market returns today on Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square. Seventy-five alpine chalets, adorned with Christmas garlands and twinkling fairy lights, line the street creating a festive wonderland.

A report calling for the council to support children and young people in care by treating ‘care experience’ as if it was a protected characteristic - in a similar way as ethnicity or age – will be discussed at a meeting later this week (Executive, 14 November).

A detailed plan to deliver York’s future transport network has been released ahead of a City of York Council Executive meeting on 14 November.

It may have been a mild autumn, but it’s turned chilly at York Designer Outlet as construction of the outdoor ice rink at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is underway.

City of York Council has used its powers to protect tenants in four properties in York, where landlords were not complying with housing licensing legislations.

Selby Abbey invites locals and visitors alike to step back in time with free guided tours throughout November and December 2024.

City of York Council is inviting residents to have their say on detailed designs to improve the riverside path between Jubilee Terrace and Scarborough Bridge.

With the unveiling of a stunning new bus wrap at Heathrow Airport, and participation at World Travel Market London, York is ready to captivate millions of international visitors.

The week after the Autumn Budget, City of York Council and partners are holding a fortnight of events and activities from today to help residents with their own finances.

The National Railway Museum is asking the public to send in photographs of their visits through the years as it makes plans for its 50th birthday celebrations in 2025.