Community and living

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

Support groups

Local and national support groups

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