Support permanent Safe Space entertainment licensing for York LGBTQI+ Community Centre
Support permanent Safe Space entertainment licensing for York LGBTQI+ Community Centre
The Issue
As a proud member of York's LGBTQI+ community, I am deeply concerned by the recent Supreme Court ruling, which failed to properly recognise trans, non-binary and intersex people, including trans people with gender recognition certificates. This decision undermines the rights and identities of many, making safe spaces for marginalised LGBTQI+ individuals even more critical. As York is a Human Rights City, a City of Sanctuary and a trans-friendly city, fully inclusive LGBTQI+ spaces are needed within York more than ever.
This petition calls for support to urge the City of York Council Licensing Committee to grant a permanent late entertainment and alcohol licence for the LGBTQI+ community centre on North Street (Little j), in the heart of York, until 4am. Without this licence, the centre struggles to create an inclusive and celebratory environment where people can freely express themselves and feel safe, particularly late at night.
While York has a reputation for being a diverse and welcoming city, the lack of officially designated LGBTQI+ venues limits our community's ability to come together, celebrate, and host events like performances, cultural activities, and social gatherings. Granting this licence until 4am would allow the centre to provide a much needed late opening, long-term safe space always with fully Inclusive facilities to hold events such as music, dancing, singing, poetry readings, theatre, films, practises, performances and more, while providing refreshments for attendees.
This licence would also send a powerful message, showing that York stands in solidarity with its LGBTQI+ citizens. It would demonstrate that York is a progressive city that values diversity and inclusivity, providing a vibrant and secure space for the LGBTQI+ community.
Join me in supporting this important cause. Sign the petition to encourage the York Council to take action for the well-being and empowerment of the LGBTQI+ community in York. Let’s make the City of York a model of equality and inclusion.
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The Issue
As a proud member of York's LGBTQI+ community, I am deeply concerned by the recent Supreme Court ruling, which failed to properly recognise trans, non-binary and intersex people, including trans people with gender recognition certificates. This decision undermines the rights and identities of many, making safe spaces for marginalised LGBTQI+ individuals even more critical. As York is a Human Rights City, a City of Sanctuary and a trans-friendly city, fully inclusive LGBTQI+ spaces are needed within York more than ever.
This petition calls for support to urge the City of York Council Licensing Committee to grant a permanent late entertainment and alcohol licence for the LGBTQI+ community centre on North Street (Little j), in the heart of York, until 4am. Without this licence, the centre struggles to create an inclusive and celebratory environment where people can freely express themselves and feel safe, particularly late at night.
While York has a reputation for being a diverse and welcoming city, the lack of officially designated LGBTQI+ venues limits our community's ability to come together, celebrate, and host events like performances, cultural activities, and social gatherings. Granting this licence until 4am would allow the centre to provide a much needed late opening, long-term safe space always with fully Inclusive facilities to hold events such as music, dancing, singing, poetry readings, theatre, films, practises, performances and more, while providing refreshments for attendees.
This licence would also send a powerful message, showing that York stands in solidarity with its LGBTQI+ citizens. It would demonstrate that York is a progressive city that values diversity and inclusivity, providing a vibrant and secure space for the LGBTQI+ community.
Join me in supporting this important cause. Sign the petition to encourage the York Council to take action for the well-being and empowerment of the LGBTQI+ community in York. Let’s make the City of York a model of equality and inclusion.
Follow Little j at:
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Petition created on 26 April 2025