After two years, Cllr Keith Aspden has been found to have not breached the council code of conduct for a range of unfounded allegations, following a long-awaited public hearing and extensive cross examination. The councillor will not face any sanctions.

The Liberal Democrat Group is pleased that after two years, Cllr Keith Aspden has been found to have not breached the council code of conduct for key allegations, following a long-awaited public hearing and extensive cross examination. The councillor will not face any sanctions.

The Liberal Democrat group have outlined their shock and disappointment, as it was found that over £70,000 of council taxpayers’ money had been spent so far on processes described by the group throughout as unjust, unwarranted and unprecedented.

Following news that a planning application has been submitted for up to 516 homes to be built on land off Moor Lane in Woodthorpe, local Liberal Democrat Councillors have reiterated their opposition to the proposed development.

York’s Liberal Democrat, Labour and Green Groups and have issued a cross-party letter to the Tory Government, registering their concerns of a ‘No-Deal Brexit’ and its potential impact on the City of York, and calling for urgent reassurance that they will prevent this from happening.

Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling on the Council to require Electric Vehicle Charging schemes on all future housing and commercial developments, in a bid to improve the city’s green infrastructure.

Fulford Scout Group has fitted a new floor for members of their group, thanks to funding awarded from the local Councillor’s ward budget.

A consultation has opened regarding the Post Office’s proposal to move the Lendal branch to WHSmith on Coney Street. Cllr Keith Aspden, Liberal Democrat Executive Member for Community Engagement, is urging concerned residents to engage in the consultation and highlight their concerns.

On the eve of Parliaments ‘meaningful vote’, preparations in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit continue to be made here in York.

Saturday 1^st December marks this year’s Small Business Saturday; a day to celebrate and support the many wonderful local and small businesses here in York and across the UK.