Vote to remove Prince Andrew’s Honorary Freedom
City of York Councillors are set to vote on a motion presented at an Extraordinary Full Council meeting to remove Prince Andrew’s Honorary Freedom of the City of York.
21 Mar 2022
News
Julian Sturdy MP votes against plans to “name and shame” water companies killing animals with sewage
Earlier this week, the local Conservative MP for York Outer Julian Sturdy MP voted against a new law which would have forced water companies to report on the number of animals killed by sewage dumps.
21 Mar 2022
25% of children in York below reading standards
New figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed approximately 25% of 11 year old children in York have a reading age below 11. The research reveals almost 167,960 11 year olds across the country and 489 in York as being below the standard reading age.
21 Mar 2022
Local News
Sir Ed Davey visits York to back GBR bid
Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, visited York to show his support for the city’s bid to be the new home of Great British Rail.
15 Mar 2022
Calls for more women to stand for elected office
Today (8th March) marks International Women’s Day, an event celebrated around the world for more than a century to highlight the achievements of women. This year’s campaign theme is #BreakTheBias, with a focus on creating a world that is free of stereotyping and discrimination.
8 Mar 2022
Local News
Councillors call for law change to let councils reject Russian state-backed firms
York Lib Dem councillors are calling for change to council procurement laws which risk allowing state-backed Russian firms into the UK public sector unchallenged.
8 Mar 2022