Conservative Group Leader and Councillor for Copmanthorpe Ward Chris Steward has continued to battle for the Beckett’s level crossing on the east of Copmanthorpe to only be closed if there is a proper alternative which is proper access for all.
The first York Conservative Motion of the current council administration will seek to change the way the council deals with transport; stopping the war on the car user, prioritising disabled people with the reversal of the Lib Dem Blue Badge ban, progressing A1237 dualling, improving bus and cycl
In the wake of the 2023 City of York Council Local Election the Conservative Group has announced its new leader will be Cllr Chris Steward, the newly elected councillor for Copmanthorpe. Cllr Martin Rowley retained his seat in Osbaldwick and Derwent and will remain as the group’s Deputy Leader.