Community Information
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New year, new job? Visit Acomb Jobs Fair
Anyone looking for work, support with training or getting new qualifications is invited to the latest Acomb Jobs Fair on Wednesday (22 January).
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Dog owner sentenced by York Magistrates
The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier who attacked another dog has been sentenced by York Magistrates.
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Be inspired by our energy-efficient show home!
Two empty Council houses are being given energy-efficient revamps and will become temporary demonstration homes before being re-let to new tenants. The new tenants will benefit from a warm healthy home with reduced heating bills.
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Help us meet the challenge of supporting residents to live independently and well
To help the Council meet one of its most important and significant challenges, residents are invited to help refine and shape a new strategy that will guide the way Adult Social Care is delivered in York, while meeting the Council’s duties and ambitions.
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York marks Holocaust Memorial Day with programme of events
Residents and visitors are invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 with a programme of commemorative online and in-person events.
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Businesses invited to help tackle domestic abuse
York’s businesses are being encouraged to join an upcoming session helping employers contribute to the fight against domestic abuse.
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City of York Council publishes proposed 2025-26 Budget
City of York Council has published its draft budget proposals for the 2025/26 financial year.
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Helping York businesses be Ambitious about Employment
Members of York’s business community are being encouraged to take part in a new movement to increase opportunities for York residents to get into the world of work.
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York Residents’ Festival 2025: Pre-booking for free entry to attractions opening today, Friday 10 January at 12pm
Pre-booking for York Residents' Festival opens today, Friday 10 January, at 12pm.
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Help us care for carers and take part in our survey!
Unpaid carers across York are invited to make sure that they are getting the support they need.
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Driving the Creative Industries in 2025 Reignite VII: The Intersection of Art & Technology
Reignite is set to return for its seventh event this February, celebrating York’s rich creative heritage and commitment to shaping the future of the creative industries.
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2025 Garden Waste Subscription Scheme open
From today [Monday 13 January], households eligible to subscribe to the 2025 Garden Waste Subscription Scheme can sign up ahead of the new season in March.
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First look at York Ice Trail 2025
Get ready for a free weekend of frosty fun as York’s much-loved Ice Trail returns on 1 and 2 February!
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Back and bigger than ever: Rail Sale offers up to half price discounts on over 2 million tickets
Rail sale returns with more discounted tickets than ever before Offers on thousands of popular routes across UK to encourage more people to travel by train Comes as Government continues biggest overhaul of the railways in a generation putting passengers at the heart of services
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HSBC leader to share tech insights with York businesses
York businesses are being invited to hear from HSBC’s Head of Technology Sector and Growth Lending at a new Tech Forum.
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Repair works to start on Bishopthorpe Bridge
The council will be carrying out essential repairs on Bishopthorpe Bridge with work starting next week.
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York Residents’ Festival returns
York Residents' Festival returns on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January 2025, offering York residents free entry to the city’s top attractions, exclusive offers and unique experiences across the city.
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“Let there be light” - 184 solar panels blessed on the roof of York Minster
184 solar panels on the roof of York Minster will be switched on for the first time on 9 January 2025 during a blessing ceremony led by the Dean of York.