Strategic Objective (SO) 1

Promote the benefits of closer partnership between the UK, Europe, and their citizens.

Sub-Objectives (Sub-Os)

• 1. Educate the public on the role and work of European institutions.
  Focus Areas: European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Erasmus, climate agreements, Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
  Possible Activities: Host public talks, produce explainer materials, run school/university outreach.
  
• 2. Highlight tangible benefits of partnership (e.g. peace, security, mobility). Possible Activities: Create campaigns, share case studies, invite speakers with lived experience.
• 3. Raise awareness of York-specific issues connected to the EU.
  Focus Areas: Business impact, climate change, tourism & travel, water quality.
  Possible Activities: Collect feedback from York residents, run issue-focused campaigns, publish reports.
• 4. Maintain and strengthen ties with regional and national like-minded organisations.
  Possible Activities: Attend networking events, share resources, co-host campaigns.

Strategic Objective (SO) 2

Celebrate European culture and identity in York.

Sub-Objectives (Sub-Os)

• 1. Create opportunities for UK and EU citizens to connect and interact.
• 2. Showcase and celebrate European cultural events and traditions.
• 3. Strengthen community ties with EU citizens in York.

Possible Activities

• • Host regular meet-ups and social events.
• • Organise or participate in European cultural festivals and celebrations.
• • Invite EU citizens to share traditions, food, or music with the group.
• • Collaborate with local cultural organisations to highlight European heritage.

Strategic Objective (SO) 3

Be a voice for constructive debate.

Sub-Objectives (Sub-Os)

• 1. Reduce the impact of polarising narratives.
• 2. Create and sustain spaces for informed, civil debate.
• 3. Share reliable, balanced information in an accessible way.

Possible Activities

• • Consult with experts to test and refine messaging.
• • Scrutinise public discourse and develop anti-misinformation tools.
• • Plan and deliver careful, constructive online messaging.
• • Organise forums and debates (on- and offline).
• • Launch a blog or podcast to amplify balanced voices.