Community News

Hello to autumn!   Some glorious colours are already starting to be seen in Rowntree Park as autumn arrives.  It's our AGM on Thursday October 13th 7pm in the cafe. All members are welcome to attend this open meeting - we love to see new faces!

A broad coalition of people passionate about culture and creativity have been democratically elected to York’s new Culture Executive from across the sector: together, they will oversee the future direction of the city's Culture Strategy, York's Creative Future.

The Justice for Leeman Road Community campaign has decided with ‘huge regret’ not to proceed with its legal case against the City of York Council Local Leeman Road residents launched legal proceedings against the Council following the decision to  grant the National Railway Museum (NRM) permission to build across Leeman Road, closing off their  primary route to and from the city centre. 

Finalists in the Visit York Tourism Awards, sponsored by LNER, have been revealed today. Celebrating the best in tourism, hospitality and culture, finalists will go head-to-head to win one of 16 trophies on Thursday 23rd March 2023.

York’s Jobs Fair returns on Wednesday 21st September with residents looking for work or some support into training or employment invited to attend the event.  

City of York Council services will not be operating as usual on the Bank Holiday, as the authority joins the nation in commemorating the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

As the period of national mourning for Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II continues, York Minster continues to hold special services each day and will hold a one minute silence on Sunday.