York’s Liberal Democrat councillors have criticised the council’s Labour administration for a ‘wasted year’ in which they have done nothing to restore a Dial & Ride community transport service for local residents.
Liberal Democrat Councillors in York have raised serious concerns after being told that there is currently no capacity within the City of York Council to administer the central pot of ward funding money.
Official figures have revealed a 30,000 person drop in City Centre footfall from May 2024 to May 2025 and a 15% drop in usage of City of York Council car parks, following the Labour council’s controversial hike in parking charges.
The York Liberal Democrats are calling on Cllr Jenny Kent, Labour’s Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency, to explain the sharp rise in fly-tipping incidents across the city and her failure to provide answers promised to Full Council.
More than 2,710 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in York could lose their essential support, according to figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats through a Parliamentary Question.
Liberal Democrat councillors have criticised Labour Council Bosses after it was revealed that a temporary appointment for an Interim Head of Communications cost taxpayers £67,395 for just 217 days in post, £310 per day.
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for the council’s Labour administration to clarify what plans they have to introduce parking charges in locations that are currently free.
York’s Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to backdate the Winter Fuel Payment for local pensioners who lost out last winter.
This Carers Week, York Liberal Democrats are standing with the thousands of unpaid carers in our city who provide vital support to family members, friends, and neighbours.