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York Disability Week: 30th November - 7th December

Each year a group of individuals and organisations from across the city, supported by York Human Rights City Network , come together and volunteer their time to help organise York Disability Week. The week-long programme of activities celebrates United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities here in York.

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Latest News

Blue Badge Holders Christmas Market Access Confirmed

Extended access for Blue Badge holders’ during this year’s Christmas market will begin from 5.00pm on 26 November.

From 26 November Blue Badge holders will be able to acces the city centre 2 hours earlier, from 5.00pm rather than 7.00pm.
The delay in implementing the new access arrangements is to allow time for a suitable temporary barrier to be installed in Church Street, to protect people in and around the busy market areas.
From 26 November, Blue Badge holders can enter the c...

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Latest News

Converge at York St John has just published, in partnership with The Writing Tree, their new anthology of student work: Creative Writing Heals Volume 7, available now from Amazon. Converge is a partnership between York St John University and mental health service providers, which provides courses for adults who use mental health services. Our courses help students to develop skills in a supportive educational environment. Our Creative Writers contribute to the anthology each year as a way of ce...

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City of York council unveils key proposals in ‘Our Big Budget Conversation’ amidst unprecedented financial pressures

We want all York residents to take part in our new budget consultation. This is your chance to have a say in how York’s money is spent. We want to make sure the services you need continue, even though we have an approximate £30 million money gap.
Why your voice matters
Since May 2024 we've been talking about the budget through Our Big Budget Conversation. Starting in June 2024, residents were invited to give their feedback on how the council operates. This was followed during the s...

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