Councillor Andrew Waller has cautiously welcomed today’s announcement made by the Chancellor to allocate a one-off support grant to hospitality businesses, urging for clarity and longer term planning, recognising that there will be businesses that have seen an impact who are not included in today’s announcements, with further support needed.
Council Leader Keith Aspden is extending his congratulations to the country’s newest MP after Liberal Democrats dealt a historic blow to the Conservatives, overturning a nearly 23,000 majority and electing a new MP in North Shorpshire.
In a motion to this December’s Full Council meeting, York’s Liberal Democrats will be urging all councillors to back calls to take action to tackle violence against women and girls.
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors are set to propose taking action to clean up the city’s rivers, as part of a motion submitted to this week’s Full Council meeting.
Ahead of new Covid restrictions coming into effect, York’s Liberal Democrat councillors are highlighting the need for urgent support to hospitality businesses who will be hit the hardest over the coming holiday period.
Responding to the ITV video which shows Downing Street staff laughing last year about a Christmas party being held, Councillor Carol Runciman,...
The Liberal Democrat and Green administration on City of York Council have published their budget proposals for the 2022-23 financial year. Following an incredibly challenging financial year, this year’s draft budget puts forward proposals to stabilise the Council’s financial position and increase total spending by £12.4 million, particularly in adult and children social care, as well as targeted support schemes through the Covid Recovery Fund for local communities, mental health support, holiday hunger schemes and support for residents on lowest income.
Saturday 4th December will mark this year’s Small Business Saturday; a day to celebrate and support the many wonderful local and small businesses here across the whole city of York.
Migration Yorkshire has announced their fair share figures across the region, which will see York welcome at least 38 Afghan refugees in the coming years as part of the Government’s Afghan Citizens' Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP).
