Councillors hit out at shocking social care cuts
Lib Dem councillors have condemned a £250m cut in promised investment in adult social care, which is set to worsen the social care crisis.
11 Apr 2023
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York takes a step closer to World Heritage Site status
It has been revealed today that York has been recommended for inclusion on the new UK Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, focusing on its historic centre, listed buildings and conservation areas.
9 Apr 2023
Sewage dumped in York’s rivers for over 11,000 hours last year
Lib Dem councillors have hit out at new data that shows that in 2022 alone water companies dumped raw sewage 2,023 times into the rivers in York, for a total of 11,912 hours, according to data from the River’s Trust
6 Apr 2023
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Councillors call for return to community policing
In a motion set to be debated at a meeting of Full Council this week, Liberal Democrat councillors are calling on the Conservative North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to reverse the freeze in Police Community Support Officers recruitment.
22 Mar 2023
Council Leader hits out at shambolic GBR process and vows to continue supporting York’s rail sector
Following confirmation that York has not been successful in the competition to be the new home of Great British Rail, Council Leader Keith Aspden has...
20 Mar 2023
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Lib Dems launch election manifesto to make York ‘Greener. Fairer. Safer.’
Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, joined York Liberal Democrat councillors, campaigners and candidates to launch local election manifesto ahead of May’s local elections.
20 Mar 2023
Local News
Sir Ed Davey MP visits York bus depot to see local decarbonisation efforts
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey MP joined Council Leader Keith Aspden on a visit to the First York depot on Saturday (18th March) to find out more about efforts to electrify the bus fleet and improve air quality across York.
18 Mar 2023
Councillors call on Police commissioner to take responsibility and consider her position
Following the release of a damning report into North Yorkshire Police performance, Lib Dem councillors have called on the Conservative Commissioner to accept responsibility for the failings and consider her position.
17 Mar 2023
Local News
Dringhouses library opens after heating system replaced
Local councillors have welcomed the news that Dringhouses library has opened with a new heating system in place.
16 Mar 2023