Labour People
Julie Gunnell
Councillor - Micklegate Ward
Personal Details
- Born in York, and lived for the past twenty years in the South Bank area.
- I am married to Wayne and we have two children, with eldest at University and youngest at Millthorpe School.
- I have a postgraduate diploma in Management, qualified in Management in Health and Social Care and also qualified and practice in Human Resources.
- For over twenty years my work and spare time have been dedicated to the voluntary and community sector. My experience includes working with young and elderly people, and with a wide variety of community and voluntary organisations within York and North Yorkshire.
OUR PRIORITIES FOR MICKLEGATE
Young Peoples’ Activities
- Further extend facilities for youth activity through the youth service and local clubs
- Introduce more play equipment in open spaces and parks. Develop more games facilities e.g. table tennis and putting
- Continue working with community groups to bring St Clements Hall back into public use
The Environment & Terrace Area Recycling
- Extend doorstep recycling collection throughout the Ward to include all flats and terrace properties
- Extend cardboard waste collection to terraced streets and flats and address the need to include a wider range of plastic waste
- Extend & improve local community recycling sites
- Raise awareness of environmental issues amongst local residents and businesses, and welcome suggestions & ideas for local action.
Micklegate Regeneration
- Re-establish Micklegate Bar as the historic premier entrance to the City
- Develop & promote an economic development plan with local traders and heritage sites
- Work with property agents to ensure the letting of vacant premises to new businesses
- Signpost Micklegate as an alternative route into the City from the station
Official Council Details
Further details on Appointments can be found on the York Council Web Site

