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’s first business rate fraud prosecuted 11th April 2018 City of York Council and its fraud investigation partner Veritau have uncovered and prosecuted a serious case of small business rate relief fraud, which is... Local News
‘Improving Finances, Improving Lives’ fund invites bids 10th April 2018 City of York Council is asking for applications from local organisations and community groups for grants from its ‘Improving Finances, Improving Lives’ fund for... Local News
Transport for the North: A new beginning 5th April 2018 Elected leaders from the north’s nineteen local and combined authorities, co-opted business leaders, representatives from Highways England, HS2, Network Rail... Local News
Lendal Arch Gyratory resurfacing begins this Sunday 3rd April 2018 Following on from its extensive Lendal Arch Gyratory traffic signal works, the City of York Council is set to resurface the area beginning Sunday, 8 April... Local News
Talking Point- A new approach to adult social care in Acomb 29th March 2018 York’s first Talking Point, a different way for residents to meet and engage with council adult social care staff, opened at Lidgett Grove Methodist Church in... Local News
A new mental health strategy for York 28th March 2018 A focus on improving the mental wellbeing of all York residents is the goal of the city’s new mental health strategy, launched this week by York’s Health and... Local News
Childcare scheme a standout success 27th March 2018 A new study has shown that the City of York pilot scheme providing 30 hours of childcare to working families was the only local authority which allowed parents... Local News
Government to engage with York on Local Plan 26th March 2018 Secretary of State for Housing Sajid Javid has written to CYC Council Leader Ian Gillies expressing his commitment to working with York to ensure that the city... Local News
More transport money for potholes 26th March 2018 Following last week’s letter from council leaders to the Department for Transport, York has secured a share of the government’s £100m fund to repair potholes... Local 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
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
