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
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