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As York suffers flooding once again Councillors hit out at Government inaction
As river levels reach their peak in York, Councillors Keith Aspden and Paula Widdowson, have called for the Government to act on their promises.
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Councillors hit out at scrapping of Covid tests, as 16,985 people in York to face £500 "tax on caring"
Liberal Democrat Councillors have warned that the scrapping of Covid lateral flow tests is irresponsible and will see an over £9million “tax on caring,” with as many as 11,235 residents facing costs…
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Plans to invest in social care and York’s economy get the go ahead
Proposals put forward by the Liberal Democrat and Green Partnership, to stabilise Council’s financial position and invest in social care and city’s economic recovery, have been given the go ahead…
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Sir Ed Davey backs York’s GBR bid
Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has backed York’s bid to be the new home of Great British Rail, further strengthening the local campaign. The competition for the location of the GBR…
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York awarded Purple Flag status
After several years of partnership work across the city, York has been awarded the prestigious Purple flag status in recognition for its diverse, safe and vibrant evening economy.
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Nearly 36 thousand patients in York waiting to start NHS treatment
The latest data from NHS England, published in January, reveal that 35,866 patients in York are waiting to start treatment, as councillors call newly unveiled Government plans inadequate.
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York to bid to be the new home for Britain’s railways as competition begins
The Department for Transport has kick-started the competition to find the new home of Great British Rail, with York set to be one of the favourites. Council Leader Keith Aspden is urging residents…
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Council Leader responds to Levelling up announcement
Following the long-awaited release of the Government’s Levelling up White Paper, City of York Council Leader Keith Aspden has highlighted the need to match political slogans with funding and delivery…
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2022/23 Council Budget: Updated proposals revealed with unprecedented investment in social care
The Liberal Democrat and Green administration have unveiled budget proposals for the 2022-23 financial year, with a key focus of supporting the most vulnerable in the city.
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New report highlights York’s recovery
Cities Outlook 2022, the Centre for Cities annual health check of the UK’s economy, has revealed that York had the fourth-smallest share of vacant store units after June 2021 and overall is having a…