Conservatives welcome Planning Permission for A1237 dualling Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 Conservatives in York have welcomed last night’s decision of City of York Council Planning Committee to approve the A1237’s dualling from around 200 metres west of the A19 junction to the Hopgrove roundabout. The decision was unanimous and assuming it is approved by the Secertary of State will see the biggest change in traffic in York in decades. As well as just over 5km of road dualling (in both... Local News
Free car parking for every town and city pledged by mayoral candidate Keane Duncan 19th March 2024 Free car parking will be offered to every town and city in York & North Yorkshire if Keane Duncan is elected as the region’s first mayor. In a key campaign... Local News
Guaranteed burglary response under Keane Duncan’s tough crime plan 14th March 2024 Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan said he will ensure North Yorkshire Police is “Britain’s toughest force on burglary” with a guaranteed response to every incident... Local News
Bishopthorpe Bridge Update 13th March 2024 At a Decision Session this morning, Pete Kilbane, City of York Council (CYC) Executive Member for Economy Transport, approved a plan to repair the Appleton Road... Local News
Keane Duncan will overturn Labour cuts to York buses ‘in first week’ if elected Mayor 5th March 2024 Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan has pledged to step in to overturn bus cuts approved by City of York Council’s Labour leadership. Keane said he will release... Local News
Conservative budget amendment focuses on frontline services and value for money 22nd February 2024 At tonight’s City of York Council, the York Conservative Group will oppose the ruling Labour Group’s budget and Conservatives have also submitted an amendment... Local News
Conservatives condemn Labour proposed downgrading of York’s Lord Mayor 20th February 2024 York’s Conservative Group has condemned Labour proposals to downgrade the role of the city’s Lord Mayor in what they view as supposed financial savings that... Local News
No new tax pledged by mayoral candidate Keane Duncan 6th February 2024 Keane Duncan has ruled out charging a new tax if he is elected in May. The York & North Yorkshire Mayor will have power to add to council tax bills by an... Local News
Conservative Council Group react to Labour's Budget proposals 30th January 2024 Following the publication of initial proposals by Labour for City of York Council's budget, Cllr Chris Steward reacted: Although the Lib Dems left a poor legacy... Local News
Cllr Steward addresses Copmanthorpe heavy vehicle issue. 25th January 2024 Cllr Chris Steward, ward councillor for Copmanthorpe, is continuing to work to try and cut lorry numbers coming through the village. This has been a problem... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News