York Hospital has seen its service rating upgraded to ‘Good’ after a recent a team of CQC inspectors visited York, Scarborough, and Bridlington Hospitals to check on the quality of core services.

As snow and freezing temperatures persist, many schools across York have had to remain closed for the safety of pupils and staff.

The Yorsensory Outreach Mobile Unit, a sight and hearing impairment service provided by the Wilberforce Trust, is due to hit the roads over the coming weeks and visit communities across York.

At tonight’s meeting two Conservative councillors announced that they would be resigning from the Conservative Group. 

Cllr Sheena Jackson, Liberal Democrat Ward Councillor for Westfield, is urging residents to report troublesome potholes on their local roads.

The Liberal Democrats are celebrating a strong second place in the Holgate by-election, thanks to the efforts of local candidate, Emma Keef.

Over the next two years, a total of £500,000 is planned to be spent by the Council on additional flood defences for Fulford, in particular to protect the Fordlands Road community.

Later this year, a Council report regarding the impact of Universal Credit and it’s rollout in York will be presented to the Executive Member for Adult Social Care. As part of this, the Liberal Democrats would like to hear from residents about their experiences of accessing Universal Credit.

At tonight’s meeting of the Council’s Executive, Liberal Democrats Councillors have secured over £3 million investment in York’s Adult Social Care system, as part of the recommendations for the 2018/19 budget.

Urgent footway improvements on the Front Street have been completed, due to a £7,000 investment from Liberal Democrat Ward Councillors for Westfield.