York Environment Festival

Better Buses National Conference
2026-10-24 10:30 - 16:00 UTC | Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
Join campaigners from across the UK to mark 40 years of bus deregulation & discuss progress towards getting our buses back in public control.
This is a conference of interest to public transport campaigners, environmental activists, trade unions, pensioners and anyone concerned about the future of public transport.
The conference will bring together campaigners for better buses to share experiences and plan the way forward. There will be workshops on free fares, rural transport, experiences of franchising campaigns, accessibility, working conditions on buses and more.
People under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-buses-national-conference-in-person-in-york-and-online-tickets-1993610834673
All donations will support paying for the venue, refreshments and any admin expenses.

Weeds!
2026-10-29 18:30 - 20:00 | West Offices, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, United Kingdom
Hear how City of York council manages weeds, and how to opt your street out of chemical spraying.
Volunteers from communities that have opted out and Councillors Kent and Whitcroft will share how they manage this, and Laura Potts, a Bishophill resident, will talk about the value of street plants in greening our environment.
Find us at the Hudson Room, CYC West Offices, Station Rise
This is a drop-in session suitable for ages 12+ – no booking is needed.
