Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Fight for Independent Public Voice

Aug 7, 2025 | Community news, News

Healthwatch York has joined the Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. 131 local Healthwatch services across England have signed an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider...

Helping more people in York walk, cycle and connect with nature

Jul 29, 2025 | Community news, News, York CVS Grant News

York Bike Belles CIC is a non-profit organisation that works to make walking, cycling and nature activities accessible for everyone in York. Their 2024/25 annual report shows a big increase in the number and range of free activities offered, reaching hundreds of...

Free briefing video to support safer streets in York

Jul 14, 2025 | News

York businesses and organisations can now take a simple but important step to help make our streets safer for everyone. IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services), as part of the Safer Streets programme, is offering a free 50-minute video briefing designed for local...

York residents invited to tune in to special Online Public Meeting on 15 July

Jul 11, 2025 | Community news, News

On Tuesday 15 July, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host a special road safety-focused online public meeting alongside North Yorkshire Police, as part of the region’s first Road Safety Month. The meeting with North Yorkshire Police will focus...

Charity launches to provide free therapy for children and young people in York

Jul 11, 2025 | News

Growing Hope York, a new charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs, officially launched on Friday 4 July at Holy Trinity Church, Heworth, with the support of the Lady Mayoress of York, Elizabeth Rowley.  Growing Hope York is a...

Invitation to get involved in York Community Fund

Jul 8, 2025 | Community news, News

Do you live in York and want to help make a difference to people and communities? Two Ridings Community Foundation is inviting expressions of interest to get involved in shaping the York Community Fund and making decisions about what projects receive support....