Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling on the Council to require Electric Vehicle Charging schemes on all future housing and commercial developments, in a bid to improve the city’s green infrastructure.

Fulford Scout Group has fitted a new floor for members of their group, thanks to funding awarded from the local Councillor’s ward budget.

A consultation has opened regarding the Post Office’s proposal to move the Lendal branch to WHSmith on Coney Street. Cllr Keith Aspden, Liberal Democrat Executive Member for Community Engagement, is urging concerned residents to engage in the consultation and highlight their concerns.

On the eve of Parliaments ‘meaningful vote’, preparations in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit continue to be made here in York.

Saturday 1^st December marks this year’s Small Business Saturday; a day to celebrate and support the many wonderful local and small businesses here in York and across the UK. 

Following a meeting of the Council Executive this week (29^th November 2018), Councillors have agreed to fund £150K to support York’s bid to host the Rugby League World Cup 2021, should the city be announced as a host city in 2019.

Following recent challenges to the Council’s Waste & Recycling Service, Councillors have agreed to spend £125K on improving the resilience of the service.

Following an extensive public consultation, the Council’s Executive has approved the submission of a new planning application to redesign and revitalise the front of York Station.

On Wednesday 21 November there will be a debate in the House of Lords, where peers will be asked if they regret a decision by the Government to agree the takeover of North Yorkshire Fire Authority by the Police and Crime Commissioner, following other takeover examples nationally.