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Have your say in current consultations

We’ll publish details of current consultations on this page as soon as they are available, those which have recently closed are listed at the bottom. To find out more about the types of consultation and research we undertake such as annual surveys and statutory research please visit our consultation and research activities webpage.

Any published results will be available as depersonalised raw survey data or findings reports on our Open Data Platform. Details of other ways to access anonymised results may also be included in the recently closed consultations section.

Consultations will close at 11.59pm on the end date, unless a specific time is shown.

See details of current and recent consultations:

Consultations will close at 11.59pm on the end date, unless a specific time is shown.

Right to Challenge car parking price consultation - Bishopthorpe Road, Micklegate, The Groves and Heworth

We're asking you to take part in an independent consultation over the increased parking charges in Bishopthorpe Road, Micklegate, The Groves and Heworth.

Traders and residents in Bishopthorpe Road, Micklegate and The Groves have initiated a challenge to parking charges through The Right to Challenge Parking Policies Statutory Guidance under the Traffic Management Act 2004. Separately, traders in Heworth have raised a petition against the proposed increases in car parking charges.

Take part in the Right to Challenge car parking price consultation

This consultation closes on Friday 27 February 2026.

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Local Flood Risk Management Strategy survey

We've created a draft local flood risk management strategy in partnership with the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Water.

Our draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy is the document we're consulting on. We're looking for our residents and business owners to provide feedback on the draft strategy.

Take part in the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy survey

Alternatively, email: frm@york.gov.uk to provide feedback.

This consultation closes on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

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Garden Waste collections survey

We’re inviting residents who don’t currently have a garden waste collection service, to tell us if they’re interested in joining our scheme. The information you provide will help us to see if we can potentially extend the service across York, including those areas which are part of our Bags to Bins project.

Let us know if you’re interested in getting a garden waste collection

Please note: the Garden Waste Subscription Scheme is a paid service; expressing your interest in the scheme does not guarantee service provision will be available at your property in future.

If you’re unable to complete the garden waste collections survey online contact us, telephone: 01904 551551 and a member of our team will support you.

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Age Friendly York

Provide your comments on Age Friendly York

We want older residents to help shape where they live by working with local groups, businesses and the council to identify and make changes to their physical and social environments.

Age Friendly York will:

  • enable people to live healthy and active lives
  • encourage communities to treat people with respect, regardless of their age

We will ensure decisions are resident focused by:

  • providing the opportunity to feedback at any point, through all aspects covered by Age Friendly York - there is no wrong time to have a view
  • to ensure you have access to what the key findings are from the consultations and how these directly inform the action plan
  • to ensure information is available about what has been achieved so far

We welcome your comments if:

  • you live in York and are an older person or have an interest in ensuring the best experience for people growing old in York
  • you work for an organisation that meets the interest of older people in York
  • you are part of a volunteer group that engages with older people
  • you are a carer or have a neighbour or relative that is an older person in York

We therefore have a range of options for you to share your Age Friendly views and experiences. You can:

For more information see: Age Friendly York.

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Your views on Raise York - Your Family Hubs Network

We believe that all children and young people in York deserve the best start and the chance to thrive. Every family, child and young person should be able to get help, information and support, at the right time and place. They should be able to reach their full potential and lead healthy, happy lives.

We want families to help shape where they live by working with local groups, organisations and the council to identify and make changes to improve the experience of growing up in York.

We will ensure decisions are family focused by:

  • providing the opportunity to feedback at any point, through all aspects covered by the Raise York initiative
  • to ensure you have access to what the key findings are from the consultations and how these directly inform decisions made
  • to ensure information is available about what has been achieved so far

We welcome your comments if:

  • you live in York and are in a family or have an interest in ensuring the best experience for children and young people growing up in York
  • you work for an organisation that meets the interest of families or children in York
  • you are part of a volunteer group that engages with families or children

If you have any queries about this consultation you can York Family Information Service on telephone: 01904 554444 or on email: fis@york.gov.uk. You can also find out more information about Raise York online.

Provide your comments about living in York with a family

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Recently closed consultations

  • Rougier Route Proposals - closed Monday 12 January. We asked for your suggestions on how a new priority bus route through Rougier Street, George Hudson Street, and Micklegate would work.
  • Survivor Voice Survey - closed Wednesday 31 December 2025. We were seeking to gain an insight into the journey from the recognition of being in an abusive situation to then telling somebody else about it, and then the process of accessing support - hoping to establish a group of adult victim survivors to gather an in-depth local picture of some key issues within York.
  • Statement of Community Involvement - closed Wednesday 10 December. We asked for your views on the revised Statement of Community Involvement.
  • Hackney Carriage Unmet Demand Survey - closed Sunday 7 December 2025. We collected your feedback on taxi and licensed vehicle services.
  • Fulford sports and active recreation consultation - closed Saturday 25 October 2025. This consultation is part of a second phase of engagement aimed at helping decide how S106 funds will be used to improve recreational and sports facilities in Fulford.
  • Public Space Protection Order for Union Terrace, Clarence Street and The Groves survey - closed Sunday 19 October 2025. We're considering introducing a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Union Terrace, Clarence Street and The Groves.
  • Public Space Protection Order for York city centre survey - closed Sunday 19 October 2025. We're considering introducing a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for York city centre.
  • Monks Cross Link Jockey Lane danger reduction scheme consultation - closed Friday 17 October 2025. We asked for your views on how to improve the safety of the junction.

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West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 551550

Sign language interpreting service

If you use British Sign Language (BSL) you can access our BSL interpreting service when visiting West Offices, and when contacting us remotely.

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