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
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
Boris launches campaign pledging to unleash Britain's potential 6th November 2019 Boris Johnson set out his pitch for the country. Get Brexit done. Focus on our priorities. Unleash Britain’s potential. National News
We’re ready for a General Election 31st October 2019 We’re holding a general election on 12 December – so we can elect a new Parliament, get Brexit done and let the country move on. National News
A new deal: getting Brexit done and taking back control 17th October 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has negotiated a new deal – this is a real Brexit deal which ensures that we take back control. This new deal ensures that we take... National News