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Centralised Test and Trace system failing local schools
Councillors have highlighted the persistent issues with the centralised Track and Trace system, which is failing to supress covid cases across local schools.
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Council Leader brands Integrated Rail Plan a ‘betrayal for the North’
Following the delayed announcement of the Integrated Rail Plan, City of York Council Leader Keith Aspden has hit out at the Government going back on its promises to ‘level up’ the North.
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Council’s housing programme recognised by the UN’s International Centre of Excellence at COP26
City of York Council is joining the United Nations' International Centre for Excellence programme. The Council joins as the first English member and in recognition of the its ambitious and innovative…
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Cross-party support for York to become a Council of Sanctuary
With cross-party support at October's Full Council meeting, City of York Council is set to begin work to earn the status of Council of Sanctuary. This will commit the Council to join the City of…
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Lib Dems announce James Barker as North Yorkshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner candidate
The Liberal Democrats have selected local campaigner and armed forces veteran James Barker as their candidate for the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner by-election to be held on…
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Council Leader responds to the Autumn Budget statement
Responding to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review set out by the Chancellor today, Liberal Democrat Leader of the City of York Council Councillor Keith Aspden has hit out at the unfair ‘tax…
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Plans for Permanent Home for Haxby and Wigginton Library Revealed
Haxby and Wigginton Library has been without a permanent base for the last 5 years - but now thanks to investment from City of York Council, the library has found a potential home at Oaken Grove…
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North Yorkshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Phillip Allott loses vote of no confidence
Council Leader and vice-chair of the York and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Keith Aspden has criticised Phillip Allott for refusing to resign, despite losing a cross-party vote of no…
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Council Leader welcomes Commissioner’s resignation after vote of no confidence
Council Leader and vice-chair of the York and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel, Cllr Keith Aspden, has welcomed Phillip Allott’s resignation after losing a vote of no confidence.
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Lib Dems to propose no-confidence vote in Police Commissioner
Liberal Democrat members of the York and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel will be proposing a no confidence motion in Phillip Allott at the panel meeting tomorrow.