Conservatives criticise Labour and Lib Dem Ring Road Failures Friday, 17 January, 2025 York’s Conservative councillors have criticised the ongoing failure of the current Labour and previous Lib Dem administration’s to dual the ring road. Last year planning permission was given to dual 4.6 miles of the A1237 and improve roundabouts but it now looks likely that Labour will remove funding for part of the ring road and divert £5 million towards the Station Gateway. Cllr Martin Rowley... Local News
York Conservatives welcome lifting of borrowing restrictions on council house builds 7th October 2018 The City of York Council Conservative Group has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is removing the Housing Revenue Account borrowing cap, meaning... Local News
Council launch 'Proud to Make a Difference' campaign 7th October 2018 Beginning this month the City of York council is spotlighting frontline services provided by the council in its “Proud to Make a Difference” campaign. The... Local News
York Outer MP Welcomes Ring Road Announcement 2nd October 2018 Mr Julian Sturdy, the Member of Parliament for York Outer has welcomes the Secretary of State for Transport announcement that York’s outer ring road will be one... Local News
Topping out ceremony on York Stadium Leisure Complex sees project enter final phases 27th September 2018 Partners in the new York Stadium Leisure Complex came together today at the top of the cinema building for a topping out ceremony to celebrate construction... Local News
York awarded £251k homelessness prevention grant 26th September 2018 City of York Council has been awarded a government grant of £251,000 to help reduce homelessness in 2019/20. The money will contribute to the council’s already... Local News
Major milestones achieved on York Stadium Leisure Complex 21st September 2018 York’s ruling Executive will receive an update on the huge progress being made to deliver the York Stadium Leisure Complex when they meet on 27 September... Local News
£100m invested secured for nearly 50% more accommodation for older people 21st September 2018 York’s Conservative-led council is on track to deliver over 900 extra new units of accommodation with care for older people by 2020 and will see over £100m of... Local News
Give your views on Fossgate improvement plans 19th September 2018 The council is asking for resident’s views on plans to improve Fossgate, which is set for a new £500,000 investment. Earlier this year, the council changed the... Local News
Lifting shadows- York's WW1 remeberance programme launched 19th September 2018 This autumn York will launch a city-wide experience of performances, events and exhibitions to honour the 100 year milestone since the end of World War One... Local News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
