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
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
