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
Guildhall contractor appointed 11th September 2017 York’s Conservative-led council has appointed the well-respected contractor Interserve to carry out the transformation of the historic Guildhall into an... Local News
York leads the way on government childcare initiatives 4th September 2017 As the Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People on the City of York Council I was delighted when York was chosen as one of only eight councils... Local News
Electric double-decker to be trialled in York 15th August 2017 Representatives from the Conservative-led City of York Council, First York and local bus manufacturer Optare have welcome the arrival of the first “Metrodecker... Local News
30 Clarence Street reopens as centre for specialist support services 28th July 2017 Following a £326,000 refurbishment the old Sycamore House building reopened this Monday, 24 July, as a new home for a broad range of support services for... Local News
Ward councillors challenge HS2 station plans 28th July 2017 Rural West ward councillors Ian Gillies and Chris Steward are challenging railway bureaucracy to have removed from an options paper a proposal for a new railway... Local News
Community Stadium construction to begin this autumn 28th July 2017 York’s community stadium, designed to host York City FC and York City Knights RFLC, in addition to providing a cinema complex, leisure facilities, an NHS hub... Local News
Conservatives welcome £1.3 billion boost to schools budget 19th July 2017 Cllr. Stuart Rawlings, Conservative spokesperson for schools and young people, has welcomed this week’s announcement that the government will be providing an... Local News
Julian Calls For Hessay Asphalt Plant to be Blocked 10th July 2017 Julian has joined with local residents and ward councillors calling for a proposed asphalt plant in Hessay to be refused planning permission. He has been... Local News
RingGo: York’s new system for pay-by-phone car parking 30th June 2017 Motorists who pay for car parking in York via their mobile phone should be aware that from Saturday 1st July the service will be provided by a new operator-... 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