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
#CodeYork shortlisted for prestigious award 14th September 2016 Conservative Executive Member for Transport and Planning, Councillor Ian Gillies, has welcomed news that the #CodeYork programme which aims to develop the IT... Local News
New grammar schools need to increase social mobility and reduce the gap between our most able and challenged pupils 14th September 2016 Commenting on the Prime Minister’s plans to introduce new selective grammar schools, Stuart Rawlings, Conservative Executive member for Education, Children and... Local News
York Outer MP questions Ministers on support for farming science and technology 14th September 2016 Julian Sturdy, MP for York Outer and the new Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture, has questioned Ministers on... Speeches in Parliament
Julian Sturdy Presses Prime Minister on University Funding Beyond 2020 at PMQs 7th September 2016 York Outer MP, Julian Sturdy, has today pressed the Prime Minister on funding arrangements for Universities after the UK leaves the European Union. Speaking in... Westminster News
Congratulations to York's A Level Students 19th August 2016 York's Conservative-led Council would like to congratulate all A level students on their results, with very high standards across the city being maintained... Local News
Innovative Central Heating Project Halves Bills for Vulnerable Households 18th August 2016 City of York Council's Conservative-led administration is working with Better Homes Yorkshire to help residents trapped in fuel poverty by installing 19 gas... Local News
York’s Sixth Apprenticeship Recruitment Event Next Week 18th August 2016 On Wednesday the 24th of August from 4pm to 7pm the council’s West Office headquarters will host York’s sixth apprenticeship recruitment event, where young... Local News
After 15 months Rachael Maskell finally meets businesses in Acomb 13th August 2016 Commenting on Rachael Maskell’s Acomb “business summit” Conservative Councillor for Acomb, Keith Myers said: “Rachael Maskell’s sudden interest in supporting... Local News
Work on New Purpose-built Accommodation for Older People Begins 5th August 2016 Work to extend and update a popular sheltered housing scheme with extra care facilities starts this week. The project will see 25 one-bedroom apartments and two... 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