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 MP Leads Antibiotics Debate 21st November 2017 The Member of Parliament for York Outer, Mr Julian Sturdy, led a debate today to mark World Antibiotics Awards Week. The annual event aims to make antimicrobial... Westminster News
Consultation on future plans for York’s libraries 16th November 2017 York’s Conservative-led council has begun a 14-week consultation with residents on the future shape of the city’s library services prior to entering into a new... Local News
Investment in new council homes for York 16th November 2017 This week’s Conservative led Executive meeting approved the setting up of a £20 million social housing investment fund and plans for an £80m repair and... Local News
Conservatives plan £20m investment for new council homes 8th November 2017 The Conservative led City of York Council Executive will soon consider a £20 million fund to build social housing as well as undertaking an £80 million repair... Local News
Significant Improvement in the delivery of Adult Social Care 2nd November 2017 New national statistics show York as the most improved council in the country for delivery of adult social care and services. New national statistics show York... Local News
Conservatives lead Exhibition for new single temporary accommodation site 31st October 2017 Conservative Executive Member Cllr Sam Lisle has invited Residents and business to see plans on 1 November for a single building to be converted to meet City of... Local News
Raising awareness of ME in York 26th October 2017 Last week Julian Sturdy, the Member of Parliament for York Outer, was looking into the impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in York, and engaging with the... Local News
Conservatives Support ‘Greater Yorkshire’ Devolution 18th October 2017 CYC Conservative councillors have put forward a motion for next Thursday’s full council meeting proposing the council support a ‘Greater Yorkshire’ way forward... Local News
York Outer MP Calls for Progress on Devolution 18th October 2017 In a debate held in Parliament yesterday regarding Yorkshire devolution, Mr Julian Sturdy made clear that York risked being left behind as a result of slow... Speeches in Parliament
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National 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
