National strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire – partners and businesses invited to support delivery

Jan 27, 2026 | News

National Strategy will help us tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire – can you help us deliver it? Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has met Rachael Maskell, York Central MP and Claire Douglas,...

SHARE YOUR STORY: Community creativity and climate resilience in York

Jan 22, 2026 | News

In 2025, local climate action group Planet South Bank published a powerful anthology of community writing, artwork and poetry titled ‘How We Made It Through’. This inspiring collection was created through a unique project that invited participants to write from the...

Your Police Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting driven by interest from the public.

Jan 19, 2026 | News

On Friday 23 January, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the public.   This meeting will focus and include updates on: A look at the latest...

Mayor publishes results of precept survey and proposed increase in fire budget for 2026-27

Jan 19, 2026 | Community news, News

David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has submitted his proposal for the mayoral general precept for the fire and rescue service and also submitted the provisional police settlement information. The Mayor will present his draft Fire Budget and proposed...

Fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – introduction to essential counselling skills

Jan 19, 2026 | Community news, News

Enterprise Made Simple are running a FREE course in counselling skills.  If you are you looking to develop your listening and communication skills or take the first step towards a career in counselling? This fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills could...

£250,000 awarded to charitable organisations in York for community-led mental health and wellbeing support

Jan 16, 2026 | Community news, Grants & Funding News & Information, News

7 charitable organisations in York have been awarded a share of £250k over two years to further extend and build on the achievements of earlier transformation work which has reshaped how local people access mental health support close to home.   The grant is part of...