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
Success! Massive Storage Unit on Water Lane Rejected 11th August 2018 We are delighted to inform you that the application for a massive 10m tall steel walled self-storage facility on Water Lane – neighbouring residential... Local News
Cllr Keith Myers: What are we doing about travellers on the old Manor School site 31st July 2018 Cllr. Keith Myers, Conservative councillor for Acomb Ward, has closely monitored the sudden arrival of travellers who have set up camp on the old Manor School... Local News
How to "Live Well York" 30th July 2018 City of York Council, working alongside York CVS, Age UK, Explore York and Healthwatch York has created “Live Well York”, a new on-line website which collates... Local News
Letter to the Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP 27th July 2018 I am writing to you as Chair and on behalf of City of York Council’s cross-party Health, Housing and Adult Social Care Policy and Scrutiny Committee in support... Local News
Economic strategy report reflects a booming York - and the problems of success 26th July 2018 York’s Conservative-led administration has put forward a robust response to a council report warning of the dangers of York’s lower-wage economy by pledging to... Local News
Government confirms £780m East Coast Mainline investment 24th July 2018 The Government has confirmed that a major upgrade to the East Coast Main Line through York will go ahead, part of a £750m upgrade that will see a major... Local News
Leeds City Region, including York, shortlisted for Channel 4 headquarters 24th July 2018 Leeds City Region has made the shortlist for the location of the new headquarters for Channel 4. It joins Greater Manchester and Birmingham as the three... Local News
York Outer MP meets Health Minister on future of Bootham Park Hospital site 19th July 2018 Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, yesterday met with Health Minister Stephen Barclay to discuss the future of the Bootham Park Hospital site... Speeches in ParliamentWestminster News
York wants your views on a city centre Clean Air Zone 19th July 2018 Whether for it or against it, the City of York Council is looking for residents’ views on the proposed introduction of a Clean Air Zone in the city centre. As... Local News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News
UK economic growth continues – record numbers are in full time work 16th September 2019 New figures show that the UK economy continues to grow and wages continue to rise. With more people in full-time jobs than ever before, more people have the... National News
Labour’s Brexit Policy is just chaos and indecision 12th September 2019 Jeremy Corbyn has been calling for a general election for years. Yet he now can’t decide if he wants a general election or not. All we can be sure about is that... National News
