Fly all the nations flags in York

05/12/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2025/dec/04/english-neighbourhoods-disputes-flag-flying-nationalism

The controversy over flags has faded from the national agenda – but street by street, late at night and with ingenious new equipment, their raising and removal is the subject of a roiling dispute over local identity

01/12/2025

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25653475.york-flag-removers-wear-masks-protection/

Workers are wearing masks to hide their identities when taking down illegal flags in the face of 'serious threats', says City of York Council.

01/11/2025

“We have collectively said, these actions are not patriotism, they are not York, and we will not stand for it in our beloved city.”

She said the We Are York community gathering in St Sampson’s Square last month showed the city “standing together, in unity against division, intimidation, racism and hate crime”

https://yorkmix.com/these-actions-are-not-patriotism-they-are-not-york-and-we-will-not-stand-for-it/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNy7bBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuIKfsUYrUHiHMImduMuJpVzcKRORhsGcUgoD_H7cbDTRP69kwI1vZ2VL4e6_aem_5jkhxhWgpUvzyjIZSdHSSQ.

19/10/2025

We had a lovely time decorating St Sampson's Square for yesterday's community event!

19/10/2025

City of York Council leader Claire Douglas spearheaded the event. She told YorkMix: “It’s our community coming together to really think about what it means in York to stand together against racism and hate crime and stand up for our communities at this time, when people have felt threatened and intimidated on their streets.

“We’ve said it needs to stop."

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

Incredible to be part of this community get together, showcasing York as the welcoming, inclusive city it is.

We Are York! What a fantastic community unity event we had in York today. Communities, city leaders, voluntary groups and citizens of all ages and backgrounds. Yorkies standing together against racism and hate crime. Thanks to everyone who came along and participated. 👍

18/10/2025

York Flaggers and Litter Pickers just spotted 3 of these on our walk today. Perhaps you can do some of that litter picking you speak about so much and clean up after yourself. (Don't worry, we cleaned these ones up for you)

18/10/2025

https://yorkmix.com/a-lot-of-people-in-york-and-north-yorkshire-feel-its-no-longer-safe-for-them/

17/10/2025

"residents have copied a similar campaign in Birmingham called Brummies United Against Racism and Hate Crime with children designing a poster which is now being displayed in windows on the street.

And it comes after the leader of City of York Council, Cllr Claire Douglas, urged people to come together at a multi-cultural “get together”.

The We Are York event, organised by Make It York, will be held in Parliament Street from 12pm to 2pm on Saturday, October 18."

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25547260.yorkies-united-racism-east-parade-heworth/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNe7uxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmpaNUklJ_ELB-sQS6_29hGatiTsB4Cnyfk26n69nwTEdT7sPKURTc7mfY-Y_aem_pA3mSxk84chOQP4ly26D7A

Yorkies United Against Racism and Hate Crime came about after an incident at the weekend where flags were put up on lampposts in East Parade in…

15/10/2025

"Rachael Maskell, York Central MP, made her points during local government questions in Parliament yesterday (Monday).

She told the Commons: “In my kind and inclusive city of York, those who are putting up flags and expressing support for them have been emboldened to perpetrate racism and intimidate communities.

“They have beaten people up and hung a death threat on our city wall.

“What further support can the Government give my local authority to enable it to get those flags down, given that even contractors are being intimidated?”"

14/10/2025

Incredible community event that our group will be attending under our new name, York Hive.

Come join for an incredible event tomorrow at Homestead Park - celebrate togetherness, and build real community with food, music, arts and crafts 🖌️