York declares cost of living emergency
City councillors have voted to declare a cost of living emergency in York.
15 Jul 2022
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Ward grant investment saves hedgehogs
Haxby and Wigginton ward funding grant allocated by local Lib Dem councillors is saving hedgehogs in the village. ‘Helping Haxby Hedgehogs’ group recently purchased an incubator with the help of a £750 ward funding grant. Local councillors were able to meet two of its smallest residents currently benefiting from this life-saving piece of kit.
13 Jul 2022
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"Don't leave us cut off": Councillors launch petition to make ring road route safer
Rawcliffe and Clifton Without's Lib Dem councillors have today launched a petition calling on City of York Council to halt their proposal to scrap a key walking and cycling improvement scheme. The scheme planned to make the route safer for pedestrians and cyclists between Rawcliffe and Poppleton, particularly the ring road (A1237) bridges over the East Coast Main Line and Ouse.
12 Jul 2022
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Consultation launched on a new a playing field in Fulford
A consultation has been launched on ambitious plans to deliver new outdoor sports space and facilities in Fulford. The consultation is being led by City of York Council in partnership with Fulford Parish Council and Fulford Community Sports Clubs.
12 Jul 2022
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New community library takes shape
Construction works have begun to bring a much-needed new library to the local community in Haxby and Wigginton, with the arrival of diggers in recent weeks.
8 Jul 2022
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New play area in Knapton opens
A new play park in Knapton has been opened, thanks to the work of the local Parish Council and Ward councillors.
8 Jul 2022
Comment on Prime Minister's resignation
Read below a comment from the York Liberal Democrats on the news that Boris Johnson is to resign as Prime Minister.
8 Jul 2022
York in the GBR final list
The Department for Transport have today confirmed that York is amongst the 6 cities shortlisted to be the new home of Great British Rail.
5 Jul 2022
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Councillors launch petition to save local bank
Local Liberal Democrat Councillors for Haxby and Wigginton have expressed their concerns at plans to close the Barclays Bank in Haxby, and in response, have launched a petition calling on the Barclays Banking Group to rethink the plans.
1 Jul 2022