Local services continue to face unprecedented financial pressures as the Chancellor’s latest Budget fails to address the growing financial challenges in our police service, social care and school budgets.

Ahead of the Chancellors Autumn Budget, the Liberal Democrats are calling for a series of reforms to Universal Credit, in order to avoid future hardship caused by its rollout.

Brexit preparations for the city will continue to be made and revisited in December, after a discussion was held by the Council’s Executive tonight.

City of York Council will soon outline its concerns to the Government’s consultation on the future of fracking and ‘permitted development’ for fracking in the UK.

As work continues on the Germany Beck junction, which is now coming into operation with flood defence walls for the A19, Councillor Keith Aspden has reiterated his calls for a joined up flood plan for the wider area.

Preparations in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit are to be discussed by the Council’s Executive after a report was published today underlining the efforts being taken to ensure continuity across the city.

Libraries Week is taking place this week in a nationwide effort to celebrate our libraries and acknowledge the positive impact they have on our communities.

Newly published statistics from the ONS reveal that York now has the highest number of jobs ever seen in the city.

York’s city centre Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) has been expanded, after a decision was taken to include Coppergate. This comes after a recent presentation of York’s Annual Air Quality Status Report, which commends the Council’s successful approach to tackling poor air quality.

Enormous progress continues to be made on delivering York’s new Community Stadium and Leisure Complex, as highlighted in a report to the Executive tonight.