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:
- Our second budget consultation
- Murton Neighbourhood Plan submission consultation
- York Minster Precinct Neighbourhood Plan Forum redesignation consultation
- Polling District, Place and Station review
- Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment Consultation
- Proposed Public Space Protection Order consultation
- Library Services public engagement survey
- Survivor Voice Survey
- Age Friendly York
- Recently closed consultations
Consultations will close at 11.59pm on the end date, unless a specific time is shown.
Our second budget consultation
We want all York residents to take part in our second budget consultation. This is your chance to have a say in how York’s money is spent. We want to make sure the services you need continue, even though we have a £30 million money gap.
We want 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. We’ve aimed for clear communication to ensure that everyone can understand and take part.
Take part in our second budget consultation
This consultation will close on Wednesday 1 January 2025.
Murton Neighbourhood Plan submission consultation
We're consulting 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. Once a Neighbourhood Plan is submitted, we're required to "publicise the documents submitted on our website and in such other manner as we consider is likely to bring the proposal to the attention of people who live, work or carry on business in the neighbourhood area" to be in compliance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations (2012, as amended).
Take part in the Murton Neighbourhood Plan submission consultation.
The consultation closes on Friday 10 January 2025.
York Minster Precinct Neighbourhood Plan Forum redesignation consultation
The York Minster Precinct Neighbourhood Forum has applied to the council to be formally redesignated.
We're seeking your views on the the neighbourhood forum redesignation application.
View the consultaiton documents and take part in the York Minster Precinct Neighbourhood Plan Forum redesignation consultation.
The consultation closes on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Polling District, Place and Station review
We're conducting a review of our polling districts and polling places.
The aim of the review is to ensure that;
- electors have such reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable in the circumstances
- as far as is reasonable and practical, polling places are accessible to all electors, taking into account the needs of disabled persons
Take part in the Polling District review.
The closing date for representations is Friday 31 January 2025.
Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment Consultation
The council has reviewed the evidence base for an area within the city centre, known as the cumulative impact area (CIA). The evidence base details updated figures for crimes, disorders, anti-social behaviour and noise
Due to the review of the CIA and to reflect how sales and the use of alcohol has changed in the last three years, the council is updating its Statement of Licensing Policy around the selling/supply of alcohol and what should be taken into consideration when applying for a licence.
Due to the review of the CIA we've also reviewed our Statement of Licensing Policy, and we're now seeking the views of all interested parties on these 2 documents.
The CIA and Policy are reviewed and published in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.
This consultation closes on 2 February 2025.
Proposed Public Space Protection Order consultation
We're proposing to introduce a citywide Public Space Protection Order, relating to Street Urination and Defecation, Dog Fouling, and Dog Control, and we'd like your thoughts and feedback.
The results of the consultation will be included in a report to be taken to a Decision Session in early 2025. The report will make recommendations regarding the introduction of the PSPO and the prohibitions to be included within it.
Take part in the Proposed Public Space Protection Order consultation
Alternately, you can contact the council's Neighbourhood Enforcement team on telephone: 01904 551555 to request a paper copy and a freepost return envelope.
This consultation closes on Friday 7 February 2025.
Library Services public engagement survey
We're calling residents, workers, and students in York to participate in an early engagement exercise to help shape the future of the city’s library services. This exercise launches on Friday 6 December 2024 and will remain open for 9 weeks.
We have a statutory duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. As part of ongoing efforts to ensure these services remain relevant and sustainable, this engagement process seeks feedback from library users and non-users alike.
Take part in the Library Services public engagement survey.
This consultation closes on Friday 7 February 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.
Recently closed consultations
- Riverside Path Improvement Consultation - closed Sunday 1 December: We asked residents and users of the path to share their views on detailed designs to improve the riverside path
- Experimental Blue Badge Parking Bays Consultation - closed Thursday 21 November: We monitored the use of new expirimental bays and gathered feedback
- School Admissions Consultation 2026 to 2027 - closed Monday 18 November: we held a coordinated admission consultation on behalf of schools within York and the School Admission Authorities
- Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024 to 2029 consultation - closed Friday 15 November: we were seeking your views on the draft Strategy
- York Information Survery - closed Thursday 31 October: we shought your views and feedback about how you get the information and advice you need about services, care and support as well as what’s on in your community.
- Gambling Licensing Policy Review - closed Sunday 13 October: we sought your views on the revised Statement of Licensing Policy.
- York Information Survey - closed Sunday 6 October 2024: we wanted your views and feedback about how you get the information and advice you need about services, care and support as well as what’s on in your community.
- Childcare Needs Survey for Parent Carers 2024 - closed Monday 30 September: we wanted to find out from parent carers what their needs are in relation to childcare places in York.
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