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Major step forward for Fulford Flood defences
A planning application is set to be submitted in a major step forward for the development of a joined-up plan for Fulford flood defences.
12 Dec 2022
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Lib Dem Councillors warn of Clifton Moor Retail Park's car parking 'entrapment'
Rawcliffe and Clifton Without's Lib Dem councillors have hit out at the introduction of a sneaky four-hour limit on car parking at Clifton Moor Retail Park.
9 Dec 2022
Councillors in a bid to double-tax second homes
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors will seek the support of the city’s councillors at a meeting of Full Council for plans to introduce a 100 per cent premium for council tax bills on second homes in the city.
8 Dec 2022
Councillors hit out at voter ID rules that will disenfranchise York’s voters
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors are seeking to debate the impact of new rules that will see voters be required to show an approved form of photographic identification at polling stations in May’s local elections.
8 Dec 2022
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Fight on to save routes as more bus cuts announced
More local bus services are set to face cuts following notifications of service changes submitted by First York. Whilst only comparatively minor frequency changes are set to affect the Nr 10 and 11 services, First York have announced that that it is planning to withdraw the number 12 / 12A service entirely from 22nd January.
7 Dec 2022
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Councillors demand school energy support clarity as bills soar
Councillors are demanding clarity over the government’s energy price guarantee for schools, with some schools likely to pay tens of thousands of pounds more if it ends in April.
2 Dec 2022
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Council steps in to save bus routes at threat
Councillors have welcomed the news that the City of York Council has stepped in to save two local bus routes, which were put under threat after the operator announced the plans to withdraw them from the 10 December.
1 Dec 2022
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Councillors hit out at bus crisis as more cuts announced
York’s Lib Dem Councillors have expressed serious concerns about the impact that the national bus crisis could have on residents, as more bus service cuts have been announced.
24 Nov 2022
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Autumn statement reaction: Government passing the buck to local communities
Responding to the autumn statement made by the Chancellor earlier today, Council Leader Keith Aspden has condemned the tax bombshell passed to local communities.
17 Nov 2022