Projects which help boost skills and get people back into work could benefit from the Government s UK Community Renewal Fund. ORGANISATIONS involved in community projects in York are being invited to apply for a slice of £220 million. City of York Council is inviting bids for the Government s UK Community Renewal Fund, which aims to support communities, businesses, create jobs and help people into employment. Proposals should be sent to the council by May 16, after which a shortlist will be sent to the Government for consideration. Cllr Andrew Waller, executive member for economy and strategic planning said: We are looking for innovative responses to local challenges, recognising the needs of businesses and residents across the city which can be delivered by the end of March 2022.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated issues of inequality and discrimination in the city, a new report says. The research - by the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR) at the University of York and the York Human Rights City Network – also highlights the importance of local government, resilience and creativity. The report calls on the City of York Council to make tackling poverty and inequality its priority, ensuring that there is a coherent strategy across all relevant agencies in the city in order to recover after the pandemic. The digital divide and digital literacy were a significant cause of increased inequalities, and need to be tackled as part of this strategy.
The Bar Walls are a popular York city centre walk Picture: Frank Dwyer A CAMPAIGN has been launched to get York residents walking. The #LoveWalking campaign has been created by Make It York and is inspired by Welcome to Yorkshire’s #Walkshire to encourage residents to #LoveWalking in York. It comes complete with a brand new Little Vikings ‘I Spy’ Walking Trail has been launched to inspire families to explore the city and spot iconic sights As part of the # LoveYork campaign launched by Make It York earlier this year, a new # LoveWalking hub has been created to help inspire local residents to explore the city. The hub includes a variety of themed trails, walking inspiration and tips for exploring York on foot - showcasing the unique offer of the city.