New Mental Health Roadmap

15 August 2025

New Mental Health Roadmap Resource on Live Well York – A new resource to help navigate mental health support available across YorkThe Communities and Prevention Team in City of York Council are excited to roll out the launch of the Mental Health Roadmap, an interactive resource to be hosted on the Live Well York website which aims to help people access information and support about how they can find their way to better mental health and a good life.
The LAC Team have led this work and co-...

Homeshare York - Finding friendship and peace of mind – Arthur’s story

16 July 2025

Sometimes, it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference – a friendly chat, a shared cup of tea, someone nearby when you need them. Arthur’s story – a Homeshare York match – shows how Homeshare can find the right solutions for the family through a Homeshare match.
Sarah, Arthur’s daughter, found out about Homeshare through a newspaper article and a friend in York had spoken highly of the project. She thought it would be ideal for her father who live...

Extended Service - York’s Park and Ride

08 July 2025

First Bus and City of York Council have announced extended hours for all six of York’s Park & Ride services to support residents, commuters, visitors and York’s hospitality industry.
The highlights include:

from 20 July, buses to operate from 5.30am Monday to Saturday and 7.30am on Sunday
last services to leave the city centre at 10.30pm all week
early and late-night connections offer greater flexibility for residents, commuters and visitors
increased frequency for school...

Support group for communication disabilities

08 July 2025

Aphasia breaks down the ability to communicate, isolating individuals from their families, friends, workplaces, and communities.

Say Aphasia charity aims to reconnect people with aphasia to the world and help them lead fulfilling, happy lives despite their communication difficulties.
Our support groups are uniquely led by others with aphasia, who can truly understand what life is like with the condition.

Say Aphasia's peer-led approach ensures that those most affected by aphasia are not o...

Exciting New Community Art Project Set to Celebrate Walmgate

02 July 2025

A brand new creative project is launching this month in Walmgate, aiming to bring residents, businesses, and artists together to celebrate the area’s rich history, diverse community, and creative energy.
Walmgate Re-framed, a six-month project running from July to December, is being delivered in partnership with the University of York and York Creatives. The project will see public spaces across Walmgate reimagined through art, storytelling, and creative collaboration — with plenty...

York Talk Money Events

02 July 2025

York Talk Money Campaign has to special energy advice session on Tuesday 8 July at Gateway Centre, Acomb and Margorie Waite Court.
York Talk Money is back from Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July—and it’s here to help you make the most of your money.

Thousands of people in York are missing out on benefits and financial support they’re entitled to. With the cost of living still high, it’s more important than ever to make sure your finances are in the best possible shape....

York meets air pollution targets

19 June 2025

As we approached Clean Air Day on 19 June, City of York Council has released figures showing that all of York is meeting national air pollution targets for the first time.

Latest air quality monitoring figures from the council for 2024, reported to the Combined Executive Member Decision Session on 3 June 2025, show that the health-based air quality objectives were met at all locations in York for the first time, except during the COVID-19 lockdowns when traffic emissions reduced due to home w...

Volunteers Help To Spruse up York

13 June 2025

City of York Council joined York BID and over 20 volunteers today, 10 June, to roll up their sleeves and help spruce up York city centre, as part of their rejuvenation days.

This community-powered project is all about bringing a little extra shine to our streets by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards and more.
Since the York BID led project launched in January 2024, the response has been incredible. Over 300 brilliant volunteers have given up their tim...