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
Conservatives give further backing to Neighbourhood Plans, the Local List and finalising the Local Plan 4th February 2016 The budget from the Conservative led Executive will see £350,000 of additional funding to ensure a Local Plan is delivered in the year ahead. There will also be... Local News
New Council Budget an Investment in Local Decision Making 4th February 2016 Cllr. Stuart Rawlings, CYC Conservative Group Deputy Leader and spokesperson for Economic Development and Community Engagement has welcomed the continued... Local News
Minister praises civil society groups following flooding 4th February 2016 Today York welcomed Minister for Civil Society Minister Rob Wilson. He spoke to council staff involved in the floods and also toured round volunteers, including... Local News
Conservative Led Budget Backs Frontline Services 3rd February 2016 Today has seen the publication of papers for the City of York Council budget proposals. It is the first time the Conservatives have led on a budget in York for... Local News
Plans for formal consultation on South Bank Primary School Places 2nd February 2016 York’s Conservative led Executive wants to launch a formal consultation on plans to meet the demand for primary school places in the South Bank area. Local News
Council Seeks Independent Chair for Flood Inquiry 29th January 2016 Following yesterday’s meeting of the Executive which approved the creation of an independent inquiry into the flooding in York over the Christmas period, the... Local News
More Financial Support Available for People Affected by Floods 22nd January 2016 York residents and businesses who suffered flood damage over the holidays will be eligible to receive up to £5,000 as part of a “resilience grant” to help... Local News
Car Park charges set to be frozen 22nd January 2016 Car park charges look set to be frozen across York to help local businesses bounce back after the Boxing Day floods. Local News
Local MP tells Parliament that York is open for business 21st January 2016 During a debate on the recent winter flooding, local MP Julian Sturdy reminded Members of Parliament that York remains open for business. Local News
Kemi's First Speech of 2025: Rebuilding Trust 16th January 2025 Kemi Badenoch gave a speech on how she'll rebuild trust in the Conservative Party National News
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News