Plans put together to tackle poverty in York
The strategy focusses on access to food, employment and training
The City of York Council has launched a public consultation inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to help shape its new Anti-Poverty Strategy.
The strategy outlines how the council, working alongside partners and local communities, plans to tackle the root causes of poverty, reduce inequality, and better support those most at risk across the city.
People are encouraged to share their views on the proposed priorities and actions, ensuring the final strategy is grounded in real-life experiences.
Councillor Bob Webb, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said:
“We know that poverty in York isn’t always visible – but it is real, and it is growing. Our Anti-Poverty Strategy is about doing something meaningful to change that, by focusing on the things that matter most: access to food, housing, employment, education and essential services. This consultation is a vital part of that process – we want to hear directly from people across the city about what needs to change and how we can work together to build a fairer York for everyone.”
Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Customer and Communities at City of York Council, added:
“We’ve developed the draft strategy in partnership with a wide range of organisations who work on the frontline of poverty every day. But we now need residents’ voices to shape the final version. Whether you’re facing hardship yourself or you care about making York a more equal city, please take a few minutes to tell us what you think. Every response will help us do better.”
The consultation is open until Monday 29 September and can be completed online at www.york.gov.uk/consultations.