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
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
