Conservatives criticise expansion of haulage company Celkom Tuesday, 14 January, 2025 Chris Steward, Leader of York’s Conservative Group and Ward councillor for Copmanthorpe, has reacted with disappointment to haulage company Celkom celebrating the launch of its new 50,000 square foot warehouse at Brocket Industrial Estate, Acaster Malbis. The company says this will enable even more vehicles to come and go from the site, in what residents believe is an accident waiting to happen... Local News
Cllr Chris Steward celebrates withdrawal of notice of closure of Copmanthorpe Level Crossing 28th November 2023 After a long campaign, Cllr Chris Steward received notice this evening that Network Rail have withdrawn their legal notice to close Copmanthorpe Level Crossing... Local News
Cllr Martin Rowley speaks out against Council decision to cut Salvation Army homelessness services 14th November 2023 Cllr Martin Rowley spoke at City of York Council's Health, Housing and Audit Social Care Scrutiny Committee regarding the decision to not renew the Salvation... Local News
£2 bus fare cap extended as new Network North plan sees initial £1.15 million boost for City of York Council 25th October 2023 The “Get Around For £2” bus fare cap has been extended to the end of 2024, and an additional £1,153,000 allocated to City of York Council to improve bus... Local News
York Conservatives speak up for residents at Copmanthorpe Level Crossing inquiry 19th October 2023 On behalf of residents, York Conservatives have repeatedly spoken up about changes to Copmanthorpe's Level Crossing and implored Network Rail to listen to local... Local News
York Conservatives welcome reversing of Blue Badge City Centre Ban 13th October 2023 “A good start, but more needs to be done to help local people” was the verdict of Conservative group leader Chris Steward after the decision to reverse the Blue... Local News
York Conservatives slam plan to axe Salvation Army homeless funding 1st October 2023 York Conservatives has slammed the decision by City of York Council to end funding for the Salvation Army’s "outstanding" York rough sleepers programme in a... Local News
Conservatives criticise absurdity of Lib Dems insisting on Labour Deputy Leader report all others want rid of 15th September 2023 York’s Conservative Council Group has criticised the waste of time and money involved in York’s Lib Dems refusing a minor constitutional tweak by the council’s... Local News
York Conservatives Say No To Additional Charge For First Green Bin 13th September 2023 York’s Conservative Group has criticised Labour considering bringing in an additional charge for the first green bin collection. A report to the City of York... Local News
Conservatives continue to press for a properly accessible Copmanthorpe railway bridge 24th July 2023 Conservative Group Leader and Councillor for Copmanthorpe Ward Chris Steward has continued to battle for the Beckett’s level crossing on the east of... Local 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
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
