At a meeting of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel earlier today (13th November), Lib Dem councillor representing York hit out at the Conservative Commissioner’s cuts Huntington Fire Station and sought for plans to be reversed if call out times increase.
Westfield ward Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed news that City of York Council is set to allocate funding to improve Acomb Front Street.
Local Lib Dem councillors in Rural West York have welcomed the news that proposals are progressing for speed limits to be introduced on several busy roads in Rural West York.
Council Leader Keith Aspden has written to the new Transport Secretary to call for a long-term, sustainable funding deal for buses to be put in place urgently to avoid a funding cliff-edge.
Over 70 local employers and 474 residents attended this year’s York Jobs Fair, the biggest since the start of the pandemic.
A consultation on ambitious plans to deliver new outdoor sports space and facilities in Fulford has seen local residents choose their preferred option, with improvements worth over £1million set to be delivered by 2024.
Local councillors are encouraging residents to have their say on proposals that could see speed limits introduced on a major road in York.
Following the news that the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has approved the cuts to Huntington fire station crew, local councillors from wards set to be most impacted by the changes have hit out at the decision, branding it ‘outrageous and dangerous’.
City of York Council Leader has voiced significant concern at the proposals set out by the new Chancellor, branding it a budget ‘for big business and bankers’, during a devastating cost of living crisis.
