'We enter the next year with hope' Menu Spring flowers in Dean's Park, next to York Minster NEXT year will be challenging - but there are still many things to look forward to in York. City of York Council leader Keith Aspden said he will begin 2021 with a sense of hope, but with his attention focussed on the public health and economic response to the pandemic. He added that he is looking forward to York hosting the Rugby World Cup at the newly opened Community Stadium, Yorkshire Day celebrations and Fulford Show, as well as being able to meet friends, family, colleagues and residents in person again.