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:
- Smoke Control Area Consultation
- Park and Ride Site Improvements Consultation
- Survivor Voice Survey
- Age Friendly York
- Your views on Raise York (Your Family Hub's Network)
- Recently closed consultations
Consultations will close at 11.59pm on the end date, unless a specific time is shown.
Smoke Control Area Consultation
In line with commitments outlined in our Fourth Air Quality Action Plan to improve local air quality, we’re consulting on proposals to expand our existing Smoke Control Area to cover the whole of York.
Under the Clean Air Act, most residential areas of York are already designated as Smoke Control Areas. Smoke Control Areas are areas where it is illegal to emit smoke from a chimney of a building and are designed to protect local air quality.
Take part in the Smoke Control Area Consultation
The consultation closes on Tuesday 3 June 2025.
Park and Ride Site Improvements Consultation
You are invited to tell us what you think about proposed improvements to the Park and Ride sites in York.
York’s buses are benefitting from £17.3 million of government funding, under a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). Across the whole of York, we are using this money to deliver a range of improvements, from bus priority measures to new shelters, seating and lighting. We now want your views on our proposals to improve five of the six Park and Ride sites.
We are very keen to hear as many people’s views as possible, whether you currently use the Park and Ride or not, and how we can encourage greater use by improving the facilities offered on site.
Take part in the Park and Ride Site Improvements Consultation
The consultation closes on Monday 9 June 2025.
Survivor Voice Survey
We're capturing victim voice through several different channels across the city. We're hoping to establish a group of adult victim survivors to gather an in-depth local picture of some key issues within York. Specifically, we're seeking to gain an insight into the journey from the recognition of being in an abusive situation to then telling somebody else about it (disclosure) and then the process of accessing support.
Take part in the Survivor Voice Survey
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:
- provide your comments by completing Age Friendly York - Your Voice/Your Experience
- provide your comments by email: agefriendlyyork@york.gov.uk
- use Twitter and tag us using @AgeFriendlyYork
- give Carl Wain a ring for a chat via telephone: 01904 554595
- post your comments in our Suggestion Box at St Sampson’s Centre, Church Street, York, YO1 8BE
- attend an Age Friendly meetings or happy to chat café; for more information please contact us by email: agefriendlyyork@york.gov.uk or telephone: 01904 554595
For more information see: Age Friendly York.
Your views on Raise York (Your Family Hub's 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 contact Carl Wain (01904 554595) or Elizabeth Webster (01904 551391) by telephone, or by email at 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
Recently closed consultations
- York Unpaid Carers Survey - closed Sunday 16 March 2025: We asked for your help to understand how to improve support for unpaid carers in York
- York and Scarborough Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust partnership agreement consultation - closed Thursday 13 March 2025: We sought views on the proposal to enter into a partnership agreement between City of York Council and York and Scarborough Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust (YSFT), to provide sexual health services
- The Adult Social Care Strategy Consultation - closed Sunday 9 March 2025: We asked for feedback on the draft Adult Social Care Strategy for 2025 to 2028
- Front Street evaluation - resident and business survey - closed Friday 7 March 2025: We're keen to hear the opinions of residents and local businesses following the recent improvements to Front Street, Acomb, focusing on the main shopping area
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Consultation - closed Monday 3 March 2025: We invited you to take part in our consultation to get your views on our draft Equity Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Locations, accessibility and services provided by pharmacies survey - closed Sunday 2 March 2025: We gathered your views about the locations, accessibility and services provided by pharmacies across North Yorkshire and the city of York
- Proposed Public Space Protection Order consultation - closed Friday 7 February 2025: We're proposing to introduce a citywide Public Space Protection Order, relating to Street Urination and Defecation, Dog Fouling, and Dog Control, and we asked for your thoughts and feedback
- Library Services public engagement survey - closed Friday 7 February 2025: We called on residents, workers, and students in York to participate in an early engagement exercise to help shape the future of the city’s library services
- Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment Consultation - closed Sunday 2 February 2025: We asked all interested parties what they thought of the Cumulative Impact Assessment and the Statement of Licensing Policy
- Polling District, Place and Station review - closed Friday 31 January 2025: We asked residents to comment on new proposals as well as on existing polling stations
- York Minster Precinct Neighbourhood Plan Forum redesignation consultation - closed Wednesday 29 January 2025: We gathered your views on the neighbourhood forum redesignation application
- Murton Neighbourhood Plan submission consultation - closed Friday 10 January 2025: We consulted on the Murton Neighbourhood Plan as Murton Parish Council submitted the Submission Version Murton Neighbourhood Plan and associated documents to City of York Council on 16 October 2024
- Our second budget consultation - closed Wednesday 1 January 2025: We wanted to know your views on our plans to raise money, save costs, and keep key services running. Your feedback will help shape the final budget. Your responses will inform decisions but are not votes to adopt or reject a measure
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