City of York Council Faces £15m Black Hole Under Government’s ‘Fair Funding’ Plans
York’s Chief Finance Officer has issued a stark warning in her official response to the Government’s Fair Funding 2.0 consultation.
26 Aug 2025
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‘You Couldn’t Make It Up!’ – Bus Shelters Removed Months Before Replacements Due
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors have demanded an explanation from the council’s Labour administration after bus shelters were removed across York with replacements not due to be fitted until October or November.
18 Aug 2025
York Liberal Democrats Demand Answers from Labour Over Outer Ring Road Funding Failure
The York Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent answers from City of York Council's Labour administration after the council admitted it has failed to secure the necessary Government funding to dual York’s Outer Ring Road.
15 Aug 2025
Call for action after attack on Hob Moor cyclist
North Yorkshire Police are being urged to act after a group of children tried to push a cyclist off his bike on Hob Moor.
14 Aug 2025
Liberal Democrat Councillors Welcome New Assisted Cash Service – Call for Full Banking Hub to Follow
Local Liberal Democrat councillors for Haxby and Wigginton Ward on City of York Council have welcomed confirmation that the area will be receiving a new assisted cash service to provide local access to cash deposits and withdrawals.
13 Aug 2025
“Every Single Change We Appear To Have Done Badly On” - Senior Council Official Admits York Is Set to Lose Out Again on Fair Funding
York’s Liberal Democrats have renewed calls for urgent action after the Council’s Chief Finance Officer admitted that York is likely to lose out on every single aspect of the Government’s proposed changes to Local Government funding arrangements
6 Aug 2025
Trees Die Across York Due To Neglect
Newly planted trees across York have died and been removed in recent weeks, sparking anger among residents and campaigners who say the City of York Council has failed to make sure that they were properly cared for.
1 Aug 2025
Plan to Bring Back Haxby Post Office to be put to Town Council
Efforts to bring a Post Office back to Haxby are taking a step forward, with Haxby Town Council being asked to meet the initial cost of hosting a temporary new counter service at Oaken Grove Community Centre.
29 Jul 2025
Call for action on neighbourhood neglect
Westfield Liberal Democrat councillor Andrew Waller is calling on the council’s Labour administration to take action to cut back hedges in communal areas which are blocking residents’ ability to get to and from their own homes.
25 Jul 2025