Labour People
Press releases...
More transport schemes cut
Possible closure for Heworth street
First to cut yet another service
New Park and Rides to go under cuts
Call for action on James Street link road
Cross-ticketing option to favour visitors
New Fishergate plans given support
Tips and ideas for World Environment Day
Council falls short on financial commitment
Swingeing cuts hit young people in Heworth
Mixed response on bus ticketing
Footy theme for Heworth get together
Labour defends role of PCSOs
Funding green light for Park and Ride
Trial success for 20mph campaign
New roads fund created
New shelter agreed for Piccadilly
Planning chaos forecasted
Opponents vote down traffic improvements
New Heworth schemes confirmed
Police’s low target for women officers
Street Sport sessions confirmed
Monkton Road Park design agreed
Heworth schemes provisionally agreed
Ruth Potter
Councillor - Heworth Ward
Personal Details
- I have been a Councillor for 10 years. I am Deputy Leader of the Labour Group and spokesperson for City Strategy. I represent York on North Yorkshire Police Authority. I am also the Labour Environment spokesperson.
- Within Heworth ward, I am Chair of Governors at Tang Hall Primary School, Chair of The Avenues Children's Centre Partnership Board, Chair of Tang Hall Community Centre Management Committee and Chair of Bell Farm Monitoring Group.
- I have lived in York since the age of five. I have two daughters and two grandsons. My mum still lives in Huntington where I grew up. My youngest daughter is at York College studying A levels.
- I enjoy reading and walking. I have a BSc in Social Science and MA with the Open University in Social Policy. I am currently studying local history at the University of York.
Official Council Details
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