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
York Outer MP Supports Small Business Saturday 3rd December 2022 Today sees the return of Small Business Saturday which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Julian was once again delighted to support this great... Local News
York Conservatives Reject Yet Another Proposed Allowance Hike by Lib Dem-led Council 24th November 2022 The Conservative Group in York today reacted with shock and disbelief that the LibDem-led City of York Council has today tested the waters to check on the... Local News
Cllr Doughty meets Railways Minister as part of #Yes2York campaign 25th July 2022 Cllr Paul Doughty, Leader of the Conservative Group at City of York Council, met Railways Minister Wendy Morton MP today as she visited York as part of a tour... Local News
Conservatives uncover true cost to residents of postponed Castle Gateway and St. George’s Field schemes 14th July 2022 Strensall ward Councillor Paul Doughty, Leader of the Conservative Group in York has today unearthed the minimum true cost of work to date on the postponed... Local News
Julian Sturdy MP raises York city centre blue badge ban in Parliament 13th July 2022 At Women and Equalities questions, Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, raised several recent controversial decisions by City of York Council... Local NewsWestminster News
Tang Hall Primary School Successful in School Rebuilding Programme Bid 12th July 2022 Tang Hall Primary School is one of sixty-one schools across the country that are set to receive state of the art rebuilds or refurbishments as part of the third... Local News
Julian Sturdy MP presses Barclays to guarantee banking services after Haxby closure announcement 6th July 2022 Julian is arranging an urgent meeting with Barclays to gain commitments to maintain local banking services given recent news of the planned closure of their... Local News
York Conservatives welcome Government announcement that York has made Great British Railways HQ shortlist 5th July 2022 York Conservatives have welcomed the Government announcement that following submissions from 42 towns and cities around the country, York has been shortlisted... Local News
Consultation Launched for Haxby Railway Station 21st April 2022 Following funding from the Government's New Stations Fund which allowed plans to be developed for a new railway station to serve Haxby and the surrounding... 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