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
Boris Johnson: My Guarantee to Get Brexit Done and Unleash Britain’s Potential 24th November 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today launched the Conservative manifesto in Telford, setting out how he will get Brexit done and unleash Britain’s potential. National News
Boris Johnson's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
