EVEN wealthy cities like York have their problems - and not just because of flooding. The trouble is answers are often thought up by outsiders. And as everyone knows, a one-size-fits-all policy rarely works.

So we are pleased that national charity Redeeming Our Communities is coming to town with a mission to get York's charitable groups, churches and emergency services together to produce tailor-made community solutions based on local needs.

Issues may not be met overnight, but this is a positive start and one all York residents should welcome.

After all, the saying charity begins at home couldn't be truer.