City of York Council is joining forces with cities across Europe, including Dijon and Helsinki, by engaging local businesses and residents in tackling climate change.

In partnership with York Environment Forum, the council is launching a campaign this week (Tuesday 25 September) called ENGAGEd! which aims to encourage businesses and residents to understand the implications of a changing climate and take action by building a sustainable energy future for York.

The campaign will create tailor-made posters of residents and businesses in the city taking real actions, and hopes to encourage others to engage.

As part of the campaign launch, taking place during the York Food Festival, local residents and businesses will have their chance to find out more about the campaign and will also have the opportunity to star in the city’s first posters.

A series of posters will be created from the launch and future events taking place throughout the year. These will appear across York to encourage more people pledge their support and ENGAGE.

Join the ENGAGE team on Tuesday 25 September in the York Food and Drink Festival’s Fountain Marquee, Parliament Street, York, from 5pm to 9pm for a night of free homegrown musical talent and films on what other cities in Europe are doing.

Music starts from 5pm with Conor Mellor and Isis Dunthorne, followed by the Reason Breeds Monsters, Tandem and Eclectic Sparks.

Presentations and films will start at 6.30pm and will last approximately one hour.

York is ENGAGEd! is supported by City of York Council, York 800, Itravel York, Sustainable City York and by the York Environment Forum