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  • City of York Council to Appoint New Chief Executive

    Published Thursday, 3 July 2025

    City of York Council has today announced that Ian Floyd, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Paid Service, will retire at Easter 2026 after dedicating more than 17 years of service to the city.

    Claire Douglas and Ian Floyd stand looking at the camera and smiling
  • Earlier starts, later finishes for York’s Park & Ride

    Published Thursday, 3 July 2025

    First Bus and City of York Council have announced extended hours for all six of York’s Park & Ride services to support residents, commuters, visitors and York’s hospitality industry.

    Andy Cullen, Mayor David Skaith, Cllr Kate Ravilious and Cllr Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader of City of York Council and Executive Member for Economy & Culture; Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire; Portfolio holder for Transport, Y&NYCA.
  • New river legacy project in York

    Published Tuesday, 1 July 2025

    Ousewem has launched a new flagship initiative in York, designed to reconnect residents with their rivers and neighbourhoods, whilst inspiring action on flood resilience and climate change.

    Members of the project team including City of York Council, the Environment Agency and Innovate Educate
  • City of York's Armed Forces Day celebration

    Published Friday, 27 June 2025

    Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for everyone to show their support for and celebrate all who have or are serving, and explore York’s proud military ties with a brand new Armed Forces Day Trail.

    A line of people dressed in civic, military and associated forces uniform.
  • York’s climate leadership recognised

    Published Thursday, 26 June 2025

    York has once again been recognised on the global stage for its work to tackle climate change — retaining an ‘A’ rating from the independent CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) for a third time.

    Cllr Jenny Kent inspects some insulation being installed in a home in York

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