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
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
