Recycling Centre’s opening hours slashed
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors have criticised the decision by the Labour administration to slash the opening hours of the Hazel Court and Towthorpe Household Waste Recycling Centres.
17 Apr 2024
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Free Summer Kickabouts under threat
Liberal Democrat councillors have expressed concerns that free summer holiday activities for children could be at risk as a result of changes in ward funding arrangements made by the council’s Labour administration.
12 Apr 2024
Lib Dems secure commitment on libraries
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors have secured a commitment from the council to work with York Explore to retain the number of staffed libraries and library services, despite the Labour forcing through a £600k cut to the city’s library service.
26 Mar 2024
Liberal Democrats pass Outer Ring Road Dualling
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the decision by the Council’s Planning Committee to approve the dualling of the A1237 York Outer Ring Road from Hopgrove to the A19.
20 Mar 2024
Lib Dems call on Halifax to re-think branch closure plans
Liberal Democrat councillor for Westfield ward, Andrew Waller, has called on Halifax to re-think plans to close their Acomb branch in January 2025.
14 Mar 2024
Revealed: Labour’s Tax Bombshell set to hit worst off most
At the Budget Council meeting last week, the Labour administration pushed through their budget which contained a 4.99% Council Tax increase and a £46.50 charge on green waste collection.
29 Feb 2024
Haxby Station planning application submitted
The planning application for the reopening of Haxby train station has been submitted to the City of York planning department and Haxby’s Councillors are encouraging residents to have their say on the application.
29 Feb 2024
Labour approve libraries funding cuts
Labour-run City of York Council has approved a cut of £600,000 in the funding it provides to York Explore, the organisation contracted to run York’s libraries.
28 Feb 2024
Liberal Democrats Announce Alan Page as Candidate for Parliament in York Central
The Liberal Democrats have announced Alan Page as their Parliamentary Candidate for the York Central constituency.
26 Feb 2024