Asylum and immigration
This new section providing advice on applying for British Citizenship will be available soon
Births
We can help you register or re-register a birth and organise naming ceremonies. We can also provide copies of birth certificates and help with historical searches
Births, deaths and marriages
Staff at York Register Officer will advise you about registering births and deaths, arranging civil marriage ceremonies, baby naming ceremonies, commitment ceremonies (for same sex couples) and renewing vows
Carers
Carers are people who look after family, partners or friends who are ill, frail, have a disability or a mental health problem
Childcare
Help finding and paying for childcare in York, and information for people who provide childcare
Citizenship ceremonies
Under the new arrangements, once an application has been approved, all new citizens who are over 18 years old must attend a citizenship ceremony
Community advice
York's Local Strategic Partnership, credit unions, legal advice and financial support for voluntary organisations
Community centres and facilities
Day services available to adults with learning disabilities, older people and people with a disability, entertainment and premises licenses and venue hire and hall bookings
Deaths, funerals and cremations
Information on registering a death and advice on burials, funerals, cremations and memorials
Equality and diversity
One of the council's priorities is to ensure that all residents can take part in the life of the city
Marriages
We can help arrange weddings, commitment ceremonies and civil partnerships, including which venues are approved for weddings in York. We also issue copies of marriage certificates and help you perform historical searches
Safety
Includes information about fireworks safety
Yor OK
The Yor OK Preventative Strategy includes the Information Sharing and Assessment requirements made by the Department for Education and Skills for all local authorities and their partners
Youth offending
YOT works with young people between the ages of 10 and 17 who are involved in offending behaviour
Youth support
Youth clubs and activities, educational awards and benefits, language and cultural support, and support for young carers
