As river levels reach their peak in York, Councillors Keith Aspden and Paula Widdowson, have called for the Government to act on their promises.
Liberal Democrat Councillors have warned that the scrapping of Covid lateral flow tests is irresponsible and will see an over £9million “tax on caring,” with as many as 11,235 residents facing costs of £500 a year to take regular tests and visit vulnerable relatives.
Proposals put forward by the Liberal Democrat and Green Partnership, to stabilise Council’s financial position and invest in social care and city’s economic recovery, have been given the go ahead following agreement at Full Council this evening (17 February).
Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has backed York’s bid to be the new home of Great British Rail, further strengthening the local campaign. The competition for the location of the GBR HQ has begun with York’s bid set to be formally submitted shortly.
After several years of partnership work across the city, York has been awarded the prestigious Purple flag status in recognition for its diverse, safe and vibrant evening economy.
The latest data from NHS England, published in January, reveal that 35,866 patients in York are waiting to start treatment, as councillors call newly unveiled Government plans inadequate.
The Department for Transport has kick-started the competition to find the new home of Great British Rail, with York set to be one of the favourites. Council Leader Keith Aspden is urging residents and businesses to support York’s bid to bring high skilled jobs and investment to the city.
Following the long-awaited release of the Government’s Levelling up White Paper, City of York Council Leader Keith Aspden has highlighted the need to match political slogans with funding and delivery to benefit York and the wider region.
The Liberal Democrat and Green administration have unveiled budget proposals for the 2022-23 financial year, with a key focus of supporting the most vulnerable in the city.
