Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling on the Council to take further action on long-term empty properties, in order to help provide more homes in the city.

Plans for up to 516 homes to be built on land off Moor Lane in Woodthorpe have been scuppered as a Council Planning Committee refused the controversial planning application, removing the threat of development that has been hanging over the treasured Askham Bog nature reserve.

Liberal Democrat analysis of new Home Office figures, published this week, has revealed that the Conservative Government cut funding to North Yorkshire Police Force by 5.9% in real terms between 2015-16 and 2019-20.

New budget proposals for 2019/2020 from the Liberal Democrat and Green Partnership have been published today and will be taken to July’s meeting of Full Council for approval.

City of York planning officers have recommended that the planning application for up to 516 homes to be built on land off Moor Lane in Woodthorpe, be refused at Planning Committee on Thursday 11th July.

This year's popular Fulford Show has been launched and will be held once again on August Bank Holiday Monday, 26^th August, to raise money for local and national charities. The show will take place between 1pm and 5pm on the School Lane playing field and in the Social Hall, Fulford.

Following the annual meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), which includes representation from City of York Council, a new climate emergency has been declared for the region, following on from York’s own declaration last year, which was supported by all political groups.

It is Clean Air Day 2019 and Liberal Democrat Councillors in York are encouraging residents and visitors to get involved and learn what they can do to improve air quality in the city.

York Central has taken another significant step forward today, following the Government’s decision to reject an inquiry into the decision to grant outline planning permission.

New anti-idling measures has been introduced at the Council as Liberal Democrat Councillors look to strengthen the city’s approach to improving air quality.