Cllr Martin Rowley BEM

Councillor - Osbaldwick and Derwent ward

Martin was elected as a Councillor for the Osbaldwick & Derwent Ward in 2019 and retained his seat in 2023. He and his family have lived in Osbaldwick since 2001, and own a family business in the City.  Martin is the current Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group on the City of York Council, and he Chairs the Council’s Joint Standards Committee.  As an Army Veteran, Martin is the Armed Forces Advocate for the council, and works closely with the current Army units in York, and the many Veterans groups.  In his spare time, he is a Sheffield Wednesday season ticket holder, and plays the Eb Bass in the York RI Development Band.

News

Conservative Council Group react to Labour's Budget proposals

Following the publication of initial proposals by Labour for City of York Council's budget, Cllr Chris Steward reacted: Although the Lib Dems left a poor legacy, yet again City of York Council is seeking the maximum possible council tax increase and amidst all the talk of funding issues 24/25 will

Cllr Rowley's Response to the Lib Dem Motion at Budget Council

Thank you Lord Mayor. Following the vote on our amendment I rise as I often have at Hillsbrough after watching Sheffield Wednesday. Our hopes have been defeated and it will not be a night for the blue side but I have seen how much better things could be.

Conservatives Promote Disability Pride awareness

At the July Full Council York’s Conservative Group proposed a change to a motion which will now see the Council promote the Disability Pride flag, flying it at least once a year at the Mansion House and other appropriate flagpoles and increasing the use of it on the likes of posters.

York Conservative Councillors Present Budget Amendments

At Thursday’s Budget Council City of York’s Conservative Group will deliver the attached amendment which will see a focus on frontline services rather than spin and waste and will limit the rise in council tax by 0.5%, whilst also adding more money to reserves, reversing the hikes to parking charges