CITY of York Council is asking residents for their ideas on ways to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I next year.

Cllr Chris Steward, chairman of the group set up to co-ordinate the city’s commemorative events, said: "It is vital we continue to remember those who gave their lives in WW1 and those who have subsequently died in defence of our nation."

”We’re keen to find out whether people are already planning any commemorative events and, if they are, what the council and its partners may be able to do to support them. We also want to hear if there are any particular events or commemorations that people would like to see in the city.”

Cllr Ann Reid, Interim Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, City of York Council, said: “We want to create and support a diverse programme of activities that reflect the horrors of war and the causes and consequences of the war; as well as making a commitment to learn the lessons of the past to help build peace in the future.”

Comments and ideas should be emailed to WW1Commemoration2018@york.gov.uk as soon as possible.