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Advice to the Deputy Mayor: What’s a Sustainable Economy look like for York?

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 19:00 to 20:30

How would you advise the mayor to go green?

York needs both a thriving, job-rich economy and considerably lower carbon emissions, but how do we do this? What are the best models to adopt, where can we learn lessons, and are we headed in the right direction? Join us for a lively and interactive panel discussion to hear from businesses, change-makers, government, and academics on their versions of a sustainable future in our city.

St Nicks' Autumn Fayre

Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 13:00 to 17:00

Join St Nicks for their annual Autumn Fayre – a joyful afternoon celebrating local action for people and planet. Expect live music, local food and drink, apple pressing, woodland crafts, family-friendly activities, community stalls, and more – all set in the beautiful surroundings of the St Nicks Nature Reserve.

This much-loved community event brings together local organisations, businesses and residents to share and enjoy nature’s harvest while supporting sustainability in York.

York Glow Ride to Light Up The Night

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 18:15 to 20:00

Join us for a spectacular night-time cycle ride across York as we light up our bikes and demand safer, better-lit streets!

This mass glow ride will take us through some of York’s most poorly lit cycling routes, as we ride together in a joyful, visible convoy. Along the way, we’re highlighting the importance of lighting – on bikes and in our public spaces – to ensure everyone feels safe cycling after dark.

Dress to glow! Adorn yourself and your bike with:

Convening the Convenors: Connecting Climate & Green Networks Across York

Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:00

Do you work on a project that connects groups doing climate & environment work in York? You might be sharing resources, fostering collaboration or convening networks.

It could be your day job, your side hustle or your volunteering.

Three networks- York Climate Commission, York Environment Forum & York CliConnect- invite the organisers, business owners & initiatives that bring people together on climate & environment.

Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and Public Health

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 09:30 to 12:00

York Climate Commission’s Health working group are hosting this session to help those working with at-risk groups or vulnerable communities to explore climate risk and adaptation planning for extreme heat.

Attendees will hear expert advice on how to plan for extreme heat and have the chance to be involved in an interactive workshop. Groups who might find this session helpful include (but are not limited to): the third sector, charities, private businesses, public health organisations.

No minimum age restriction.