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
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss 19th March 2022 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what she said here. National News