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
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
GeniUS!
Your ideas and fresh thinking could help solve some of York’s biggest challenges and change people’s lives for the better
Marriages
We can help arrange weddings and commitment ceremonies 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
Shaping Neighbourhoods
Do you live in York? Are you concerned about social, environmental and economic issues in your area? We want your ideas to help improve your community
Voluntary organisations
Licensing information, student organisations and financial support for voluntary organisations
York TV
A proposal has been submitted to the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) for York to have a dedicated TV station
YorOK!
The YorOK! 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 Team
The Youth Offending Team is a multi-agency partnership which works with young people 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