News - Press Releases
More info for home buyers
29 December 2008
Labour launches leisure survey
29 December 2008
Waste site problems continue
29 December 2008
Councillor’s call for review of outreach worker service
29 December 2008
Poor response from council on green strategies
29 December 2008
Flood cash relief for residents in sight
29 December 2008
Council’s 1 Star Service
29 December 2008
More Broken Lib Dem Promises
29 December 2008
Labour launches leisure survey
29 December 2008
Doctor Miss Who?
29 December 2008
Disabled Facilities Grant for council set to increase
29 December 2008
Whizz Go slow
29 December 2008
Directorate reorganisation welcomed
11 December 2008
Selective staff development policy accusation
11 December 2008
Councillors blast Beckfield Lane ‘ad hoc’ approach
11 December 2008
Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy bypasses York
11 December 2008
Councillors challenge Hollybank loop decision
11 December 2008
Post freeze questioned
11 December 2008
Parking restrictions ‘not restrictive enough’
11 December 2008
Action imminent on overgrown areas
11 December 2008
West Bank resurfacing calls successful
11 December 2008
Private sector homes languishing says survey
11 December 2008
Councillors recommend against cycle path option
11 December 2008
Budget information being held from opposition
08 December 2008
Council department’s predicted overspend
08 December 2008
Park and Ride figures cause for concern
08 December 2008
Delays result in lost savings
08 December 2008
Changes afoot for Walmgate
08 December 2008
Holgate road to be resurfaced
08 December 2008
Slow progress on 20mph limit
08 December 2008
Labour calls for better funding for York Policing
08 December 2008
Policing Pledge welcomed
08 December 2008
Labour Group opposes directly elected police reps
08 December 2008
New signs set for speeding hotspot
08 December 2008
Successful myplace projects highlight local failings
08 December 2008
Empty Homes support call
08 December 2008
Inspectorate findings deferred for consideration
08 December 2008
Hungate architects figures request
08 December 2008
Councillors petition on West Bank
08 December 2008
Youth facility question posed
08 December 2008
York’s Children and Young People’s Champion
02 December 2008
Lack of action from council on green strategies
26 November 2008
South Beck goal for local volunteers
26 November 2008
Councillor requests school access assessment
26 November 2008
20mph speed limit petition presented
26 November 2008
Petition to call for access to old Manor school site
26 November 2008
Holocaust Memorial Day plan for city
26 November 2008
Eco-District Update
26 November 2008
Eco-depot security measures welcomed
26 November 2008
Figures must be published says councillor
26 November 2008
Labour housing strategy for economic downturn
26 November 2008
‘Low key’ lights switch on repeated
26 November 2008
A-boards petition received
26 November 2008
Bus patronage heading in wrong direction
26 November 2008
Councillors consult residents on West Bank
26 November 2008
Barbican future hangs in the balance
26 November 2008
Respark scheme set for Heworth street
26 November 2008
Sensory Garden work gets underway
26 November 2008
Council to receive £0.5m housing cash boost
26 November 2008
Prospective MP Launches Campaign to "Keep the Cap" on tuition fees
17 November 2008
New Further Education Minister Celebrates Colleges Week with James Alexander at Askham Bryan College
11 November 2008
New PCSOs join Holgate team
11 November 2008
Survey uncovers cracks in private housing stock
11 November 2008
Councillors welcome for new cold calling zone
11 November 2008
Young People’s MyPlace venue bid in chaos
11 November 2008
Hungate gate scrutiny finally gets off the ground
11 November 2008
Row breaks out over delay in service transfer
11 November 2008
Young People get ready for takeover
11 November 2008
Leader to speak on ID issue
11 November 2008
Labour announces Environment Spokesperson
11 November 2008
Councillors object to parking restriction schemes
11 November 2008
Residents expecting to finally Whin battle over odours
30 October 2008
Looking to the future of the Barbican
30 October 2008
Potted road driving residents mad
30 October 2008
Support for housing policy call
30 October 2008
Councillor sets environmental challenge
30 October 2008
James Street link road extension backed
30 October 2008
Young people’s sports fun for Heworth event
30 October 2008
Council fails to respond to Green Paper
30 October 2008
Blossom Street options considered
30 October 2008
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) boost for tenants
30 October 2008
No. 10 bus service suffering despite moves to improve
30 October 2008
Residents’ cycle lane request on track
30 October 2008
Secretary of State’s positive response on York eco-district
30 October 2008
Water way to cycle around the city
30 October 2008
HQ report offers fresh u-turn
30 October 2008
Councillor delivers sorting office solution
30 October 2008
‘End in sight’ say councillors on odour torment
30 October 2008
Business Call for Vision and Leadership
30 October 2008
Information being held withheld claim
30 October 2008
Flu vaccine programme gets underway
30 October 2008
Report highlights elderly experiences of falls
30 October 2008
Micklegate ward’s surgery for older people
30 October 2008
Harewood Whin odours continue to torment residents
06 October 2008
Shadow education chief’s support for school pupils
06 October 2008
Riddle of missing £1.2m
06 October 2008
MRSA announcement call
06 October 2008
Work to limit ‘studentification’ bears fruit
30 September 2008
Councillors join scouts in graffiti clean-up
30 September 2008
New Business Forum launch welcomed
30 September 2008
Meetings must be ‘transparent’
30 September 2008
Residents left in the dark
30 September 2008
St Peter’s School Planning Application Approved
29 September 2008
20mph city campaign launched
29 September 2008
Debt recovery system found wanting yet again
29 September 2008
Council’s governance fails to improve
29 September 2008
Level of MMR jabs still ‘too low’
29 September 2008
Fair fares for young people
29 September 2008
Barrow boy makes clean sweep
29 September 2008
Heating woe for nearly 1 in 10 of city’s homes
29 September 2008
Poor health and obesity plight of city’s young
29 September 2008
Labour highlights council failures
29 September 2008
£1billion will help the needy
29 September 2008
Double plight of city’s homeless families
11 September 2008
Councillors launch ‘copter - probe
11 September 2008
Planning decision on development welcomed
11 September 2008
Off-road cycle track ‘agreed prematurely’
11 September 2008
First’s price penalty for York College students
11 September 2008
Councillors asked to review delivery of extended school agenda
11 September 2008
Roadworks leave passengers stranded
11 September 2008
New Children’s Centre given green light
11 September 2008
MyPlace must be central, say young people
11 September 2008
Improvements to Manor School scheme call
11 September 2008
Hot dogs get councillors cooking
11 September 2008
Council’s IT delays
11 September 2008
Local toilets feeling flush
11 September 2008
Action on housing welcomed
11 September 2008
Bad Vibrations
11 September 2008
New improvements grants scheme proposed
02 September 2008
Councillors’ call for rethink
02 September 2008
Terry’s application falls short on all counts
02 September 2008
Super sunflower contest for Heworth
02 September 2008
New Special Constables announced
02 September 2008
Progress on Hungate HQ call for answers
02 September 2008
Holgate crime levels falling
02 September 2008
Parents to be informed on child health
02 September 2008
Cycle network to be extended
02 September 2008
Lack of bus information
02 September 2008
No. 13 bus use urged
02 September 2008
Community Hall website up and running
02 September 2008
HQ update requested
13 August 2008
‘Back Park Day’ a success
13 August 2008
Urgent action needed on drainage
13 August 2008
Answers sought on swimming pool progress
13 August 2008
River Foss improvement ideas sought
13 August 2008
HQ plans must be made public
13 August 2008
Sat Nav policy sends council in wrong direction
13 August 2008
Hob Moor work welcomed
13 August 2008
Key Stage 2 ‘mixed’ results
13 August 2008
Government Support for Breast Feeding welcomed
13 August 2008
50% affordability policy is delivering
04 August 2008
Bus service changes welcomed
04 August 2008
Local bus service retained
04 August 2008
More affordable housing investment
04 August 2008
Labour’s consultation call
04 August 2008
Call for extended opening hours
04 August 2008
Flytipping warning over missing skips
04 August 2008
City partnership wound up
04 August 2008
Flooding worry for local residents
23 July 2008
Back Park improvements discussed
23 July 2008
Councillor’s student communication
23 July 2008
Swimming lesson turmoil
23 July 2008
Government funding for young people bid
23 July 2008
Social housing tenants overcharged
23 July 2008
Council HQ questions
23 July 2008
Support for local workers
10 July 2008
Graffiti - Councillor fights back
10 July 2008
Racecourse lease issue halted again
10 July 2008
Racecourse decision welcomed
10 July 2008
Unclaimed land targeted, says councillor
10 July 2008
Pedicabs given the green light
10 July 2008
NHS 60th birthday celebration marked with cake
10 July 2008
New racecourse lease put on hold
03 July 2008
Scarcroft Park to host open-air ward committee
03 July 2008
Councillor attacks lack of parking enforcement
03 July 2008
COUNCILLORS CHALLENGE TERRY’s TRAFFIC PLAN
03 July 2008
School crossing patrol vacancies remain open
03 July 2008
Councillors’ fury at bus route uncertainty
03 July 2008
Mystery continues over land ownership
03 July 2008
PCSOs calls for neighbourhood watch supported
03 July 2008
Changes to Walmgate traffic management proposed
03 July 2008
Housing matters high on agenda for council meeting
03 July 2008
Carbon reduction incentives sought
03 July 2008
Labour calls for action on cross-ticketing
23 June 2008
Bag security initiative suggestion
23 June 2008
New football pitch marked out in Heworth
23 June 2008
4 year odour problems continue to plague residents
19 June 2008
Funding boost for respite care welcomed
19 June 2008
York to become cycling demonstration town
18 June 2008
Violent crime target challenged
18 June 2008
Calls for monthly collections to be ruled out
17 June 2008
Welcome to the jungle
17 June 2008
Crime reduction in Heworth ward
16 June 2008
New postholder to consult council tenant groups
11 June 2008
Swimming initiative causing a splash
11 June 2008
Residents urged to participate in property survey
11 June 2008
Children's Champion in the Firing Line
10 June 2008
Barbican saga rolls on
10 June 2008
Councillor welcomes action on danger crossing
10 June 2008
Higher housing targets call successful
09 June 2008
Shadow Executive to discuss 20mph proposal
05 June 2008
Local bus journeys show downward trend
05 June 2008
Safety target falls short for residents
04 June 2008
Anti-social behaviour action for Acomb street
04 June 2008
Housing spokesperson urges garden crack down
03 June 2008
New compost toilet for Heworth allotments
03 June 2008
Housing claims inaccurate say councillors
02 June 2008
Labour leader calls for eco-town apology
02 June 2008
York Pride money being redirected to city centre
29 May 2008
St Barnabas School visit for Healthy Living Week
28 May 2008
Number 13 campaign welcomed
28 May 2008
Labour announces alternative Executive
16 May 2008
Labour goes public on bid for power
16 May 2008
X-Factor Judge
16 May 2008
New lights for Minster approach
15 May 2008
Skills Centre opening gets government approval
15 May 2008
PCSOs contribution to cold-calling zones
14 May 2008
Councillor seeks progress on bus ticketing
12 May 2008
No. 13 bus petition handed over to First MD
09 May 2008
Bus change information inadequate
08 May 2008
Marble Arch problems discussed
30 April 2008
Decision on Micklegate post office only 'days' away
29 April 2008
Plastic bag petition presented to Parliament
29 April 2008
'Back Park' meeting invitation for Leeman Road residents
28 April 2008
Young People's Champion hosts Question Time
28 April 2008
Council to shut down councillor web pages
25 April 2008
Micklegate gears up for Young People
23 April 2008
Council legal team's success
23 April 2008
£2k for Holgate Street Sport Sessions
21 April 2008
Eyes down for a full house
21 April 2008
Councillor's concern over flood money
17 April 2008
Young People's Champion success for James Alexander
16 April 2008
Congratulation for new champ
16 April 2008
New schools for York under government programme
16 April 2008
Private talks with First get underway
16 April 2008
Community groups arts cash available
15 April 2008
New lights funding from ward committee
15 April 2008
Concerns over armed forces debated
10 April 2008
Politicians' plans to keep post offices open
10 April 2008
Council meeting web broadcasts proposed
09 April 2008
Opposition calls for new equalities role
09 April 2008
Residents' skips issue unresolved after nearly 2 years
09 April 2008
Talk on noise problems seeks solutions
09 April 2008
Accessibility at bus pass venue questioned
09 April 2008
Better information needed to get people on the buses
09 April 2008
Ban the Bag!
08 April 2008
Number 10 bus service cut 'bizarre' says councillor
08 April 2008
Travel token petition heading for 1000 mark
08 April 2008
Local List question on historic buildings
08 April 2008
Hollybank cut out of the loop
08 April 2008
Call to reconsider the cuts
07 April 2008
New street sign welcomed
07 April 2008
Leader steps in to resolve light problem
07 April 2008
Councillor James Alexander has branded National Express plans to shed jobs as 'shameful'
31 March 2008
James Alexander defends John Grogan
28 March 2008
Politicians in the dark on club move
28 March 2008
Council sickness levels under the spotlight
27 March 2008
City centre councillor hits out at lazy HQ design
26 March 2008
Successful Fun Day at Rowntree Park
26 March 2008
Annual Audit highlights council rhetoric
26 March 2008
New sign to welcome Micklegate visitors
26 March 2008
Holgate Bridge still a danger
20 March 2008
Recycling petition report presented
20 March 2008
Campaigning for recycling in outer York
18 March 2008
Flood defence money boost for Leeman Road residents
18 March 2008
Hob Moor underpass problems investigated
18 March 2008
Leaders' Football trip raises questions
13 March 2008
Housing issue missing from city's vision for future
13 March 2008
Cross-city cycle route improvements at last
13 March 2008
Residents respond to Guildhall recycling survey
11 March 2008
Road safety improvements boost
11 March 2008
Scaremongering claim on eco-town bid
11 March 2008
Success claimed on roundabout improvements
10 March 2008
Views sought on use of land in Tang Hall
10 March 2008
Demolition demands at British Sugar
10 March 2008
Action on city archives too slow
06 March 2008
'LIVE NOW, DRIVE LATER' evening a success
04 March 2008
Women in local politics event
04 March 2008
Police authority rep. welcomes action on mobile phones
04 March 2008
Recycling survey highlights huge interest in recycling
03 March 2008
Councillor warns No. 10 users to check new timetable
03 March 2008
Labour Leader steps back from joint meetings
29 February 2008
Section of park sell off confirmed
22 February 2008
Postwatch backs Micklegate Post Office Campaign
22 February 2008
Labour budget sets out new vision for council
21 February 2008
Council's financial management found wanting
21 February 2008
Prosperity of city streets considered
20 February 2008
Councillors press for action on lane in Acomb
19 February 2008
Councillors welcome start of puffin crossing work
19 February 2008
Planning appeal decision 'right' for Clifton
19 February 2008
Councillor claims success on recycling campaign
18 February 2008
Haxby Road post office closure concerns for independent watchdog
18 February 2008
South Beck improvements for Heworth
11 February 2008
Clifton and Haxby Road post offices closure confirmed
08 February 2008
Gum-buster machine's stuttering return
07 February 2008
Young People's Champion candidate named
07 February 2008
Champion welcomes decision on schools recycling
07 February 2008
Riverside land sale provides fillip for city centre
05 February 2008
Council tax police precept agreed at 4.3% increase
04 February 2008
Traffic congestion issue finally considered
31 January 2008
Slave labour practices shun welcomed
31 January 2008
Back Park neglect continues
29 January 2008
Bungled budget consultation continues
28 January 2008
Cycling boost for city's children
25 January 2008
Gumbuster absence explanation sought
23 January 2008
Councillors call for police recognition
23 January 2008
Government education cash welcomed
23 January 2008
Replica gun laws for local authority
23 January 2008
Councillors slam Council's secret park sell off
22 January 2008
Discus bungalows rent increases questioned
22 January 2008
Leisure funding cuts opinion sought
18 January 2008
Call on council to use legislation on empty homes
18 January 2008
Young People's Champ salutes city's youngsters
18 January 2008
ENCAMS review highlights service weaknesses
18 January 2008
Housing petition considered
15 January 2008
Council waste culture accepted
15 January 2008
Limo licences success for city centre councillor
11 January 2008
Real time bus information not working claim
11 January 2008
Labour Councillors survey residents on recycling
07 January 2008
New parking charge structure welcomed
04 January 2008
Lack of pride blasted by leading councillor
03 January 2008
Labour opposition stands up for local residents
21 December 2007
Sovereign Park junction success
21 December 2007
Graffiti continues to blight local thoroughfare
21 December 2007
Main opposition calls in Executive decision on housing
19 December 2007
Councillors take local action on empty homes
19 December 2007
Politicians of the future gather in York
14 December 2007
Councillors survey residents on neighbourliness
12 December 2007
Housing agenda to deliver for York
07 December 2007
HIPs to provide welcome boost for consumers
05 December 2007
50% affordability rule working says leading Councillor
05 December 2007
Staff absence remains major problem
04 December 2007
Half million overspend projected for Council department
04 December 2007
Councillors push for plastic bag ban for a second time
29 November 2007
Amendment seeking to prevent closures
29 November 2007
Champion welcomes new safety initiative
29 November 2007
Petition calls for action on alleyway
29 November 2007
Local park land not for sale say residents
28 November 2007
Residents sign up to petition on recycling
28 November 2007
Housing issues high on agenda for Council
28 November 2007
Ticketing call for city's bus users
27 November 2007
Back to the drawing board on racecourse lease
27 November 2007
Residents plagued by nasty niffs
27 November 2007
Opposition victory on racecourse lease
27 November 2007
Councillors push for plastic bag ban for a second time
27 November 2007
Last Post Office closure met with disappointment
26 November 2007
Lights debacle continues despite extra cash
23 November 2007
Young People in the Shadow
22 November 2007
Opposition party follows up on manifesto promise
22 November 2007
Racecourse plans put on hold
20 November 2007
Clifton Post Office fight gains momentum
15 November 2007
It's time to spend a penny
13 November 2007
Young Persons initiative welcomed
12 November 2007
No heating scandal of pensioner Council tenants
08 November 2007
Gullies problems getting no better
07 November 2007
Grant scheme application could be missed
07 November 2007
City's snub to Radio 1 extravaganza
06 November 2007
Lack of scrutiny over buses says Councillor
05 November 2007
Cross-ticketing call for bus users
02 November 2007
New alleygating schemes finally welcomed
01 November 2007
Party politics on pools accuses opposition leader
30 October 2007
Refusal urged for revised Barbican Hotel plans
25 October 2007
Parking department problems bypassed says Leader
22 October 2007
Community management plan for church hall
22 October 2007
Commitment to city centre pool agreed
19 October 2007
New housing plans for city given green light
18 October 2007
Bullying worry for council department
17 October 2007
Alleygating Survey for Clifton Residents
16 October 2007
Problems with education provision for York pupils
16 October 2007
Puffin crossing for busy road given green light
15 October 2007
Report on swimming to recommend limiting option
12 October 2007
Initial progress made on Strensall Youth Issue
11 October 2007
Local call for safe crossing for children
11 October 2007
High cost of recruitment could be saved
11 October 2007
Welcome spending boost for city education & families
11 October 2007
Waste minimisation pilot welcomed
10 October 2007
Long Overdue Street Sweeping Welcomed
09 October 2007
Champion pushes for action on schools
08 October 2007
Councillors' call for public views on planning
08 October 2007
Withdrawal of discounted tickets probe call
03 October 2007
City Streets Revamp Call
03 October 2007
Local Businesses in CCTV bid
02 October 2007
Labour call for better funding for York Policing
02 October 2007
Councillor pressured to reduce Sports Facilities
21 September 2007
Speeding problems mounting on York roads
17 September 2007
Champion welcomes new thinking on service delivery
17 September 2007
Young People's views sought
17 September 2007
Liberal Democrats carbon offset in Heworth Without
17 September 2007
Pool provision planning slammed
13 September 2007
Housing need challenge to be tackled
11 September 2007
Local Councillors demand action on playground rubbish
11 September 2007
Overdevelopment to blame says leading Councillor
11 September 2007
Leading Councillor in disabled access plea
07 September 2007
York in 'safest county in England'
06 September 2007
Government Funded scheme receives praise
05 September 2007
Councillors visit beleaguered city employer
05 September 2007
Ward Councillor blasts resurfacing 'vandalism'
03 September 2007
Green fingered tenants gain city recognition
03 September 2007
Top results hailed by Young People Champion
30 August 2007
Bin collections performance on a downward slide
29 August 2007
New crime busting cash boost welcomed
29 August 2007
Young People's Champion calls for tighter vetting process
28 August 2007
Cleaner neighbourhoods target for council
23 August 2007
Bike theft reduction plan welcomed
21 August 2007
Margaret Wells consults ward's older residents
20 August 2007
Leading Councillor welcomes bus partnership re-launch
20 August 2007
Welcome for Council "Smart Flat"
20 August 2007
Margaret Wells starts her campaign
18 August 2007
New market
17 August 2007
Yearsley 100 Celebrations Plan
16 August 2007
Young People champion hails top results
16 August 2007
Children's Champion calls for transport rethink
14 August 2007
Bidder announced
14 August 2007
Labour select Heworth candidate
09 August 2007
Heworth councillors praise joint working with police
26 June 2007
Labour welcomes improved street cleaning
26 June 2007
Evening Parking charges: Latest
25 June 2007
Acomb Councillor calls for School Zone Signs return
23 June 2007
Labour press for recycling fairness
22 June 2007
Stolen speed sign replaced
07 June 2007
Message to York Voters
02 May 2007
Cutting Crime and Ensuring Community Safety
25 April 2007
Local Labour campaign for six lanes at Oaklands replacement swimming pool moves forward
24 April 2007
Local Labour welcome plans for free electricity monitors to help cut global warming and household bills
18 April 2007
Local Labour to use collaborative approach as best way to ensure Stronger, Safer & Cleaner Local Communities
17 April 2007
Sports Minister and Labour Leader visit Oaklands
11 April 2007
Lib Dems fail to live up to election promises.
04 April 2007
Labour push for Community use of school premises
04 April 2007
Local Labour's Housing manifesto
03 April 2007
Barbican sale shock
02 April 2007
Labour expose Lib Dem council tax deception
23 March 2007
Labour Welcome Street cleaning U turn by Lib Dems
19 March 2007
Labour leader announces retirement of five councillors
19 March 2007
Labour lead the way on combating Climate change
19 March 2007
Bus Stops will be nicer places - but not all
16 March 2007
York Swimming Campaign update
12 March 2007
'Giving politics a woman's touch' Labour celebrate women's role in politics for International Women's Week
05 March 2007
'Sprinklers for schools' campaign success
03 March 2007
Labour welcome new report on social housing
22 February 2007
Labour celebrate 100 years of women in Local Government
21 February 2007
Lib Dem Local Development: 'Complete shambles'
19 February 2007
Make York bus services first class, says Labour councillor.
16 February 2007
Labour hits out a light pollution from Council's Eco-depot
12 February 2007
Lower parking charges demand Labour Councillors
02 February 2007
LABOUR WELCOME STREET CLEANING REVIEW AS LONG OVERDUE
10 November 2006
LABOUR CALL FOR CITY CENTRE CYCLE STORE
07 November 2006
LABOUR BLAST LIB DEMS OVER BEDBLOCKING SPIN
31 October 2006
LABOUR WELCOME POLICE REIMBURSEMENT
30 October 2006
LABOUR WELCOMES BELATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING SERVICE
27 October 2006
LABOUR WELCOME FTR CONDUCTOR RE-THINK
20 October 2006
LABOUR
11 October 2006
LIB DEMS BACKTRACK ON CAMPAIGN PLANS
10 October 2006
LIB DEMS TAKE HATCHET TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S DEPARTMENT
21 August 2006