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
Council to act on city centre security 19th September 2018 York’s busiest city centre spaces are set for increased protection from terrorist attacks under plans unveiled by the council to combat the threat posed to UK... Local News
First successful stop and search excercise for 'Operation Eyeball' 17th September 2018 The first stop and search exercise across North Yorkshire as part of Operation Eyeball has actively identified and prevented potential fly-tipping offences. The... Local News
York Conservatives reject Government's planning proposals on fracking release 17th September 2018 York’s Conservative councillors have replied to a Government consultation rejecting the case for using permitted development rights to speed up the planning... Local News
September jobs fair full of opportunities 12th September 2018 The latest in a series of extremely successful York Jobs Fairs will take place on Wednesday 26th September from 10am to 2pm at the York Railway Institute, Queen... Local News
Council help for new HMO licensing scheme 12th September 2018 The much-anticipated new law to improve the management of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) is coming into force on 1 October 2018, and City of York Council... Local News
Next phase of York Outer ring road set for approval 6th September 2018 The Monks Cross roundabout could be the next section of the outer ring road to be improved if given the green light at the decision session for the executive... Local News
Options to restrice vehicle access at Micklegate Bar 6th September 2018 New restrictions on outbound vehicle traffic through Micklegate Bar could be in the pipeline following an Executive decision session for transport and planning... Local News
Events in York to highlight world suicide prevention day 3rd September 2018 World Suicide Prevention Day falls on Monday 10 September, and during September City of York Council will hold two events to bring people and organisations... Local News
York Outer MP spends a day on the beat with York Police as part of a 'Give a day to Policing' initiative 30th August 2018 York Outer MP, Julian Sturdy, spent last Friday experiencing a regular day for York’s Neighbourhood Policing team. Julian was able to see how day-to-day... Local News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
