A Councillor is reporting some progress on the Woodthorpe car park charging issue. “Over eight hundred people have signed the petition calling on the landowner of the car park behind the shop…

Detals of a case against the York Coucil cmsidred by the Local Government Ombudsman The Ombudsman's final decision: Summary: Mrs X complains the Council failed to reimburse the cost of school fees for the independent school named in her child’s Education, Health and Care Plan. We have upheld this complaint because the Council has agreed to resolve the complaint early by providing a proportionate remedy for the injustice caused to Mrs X.

A proposal to shut down York’s busiest car park is heading to the Planning Committee — and while the decision may seem technical, the consequences are anything but. 💸 What’s at Stake The closure wo…

Critical York Council by election in January Labour Councillor Ben Burton is quitting the York Council, and the City, with 18 months of his term of office still left to serve. The reason for the decision - which will cause a by-election in the Heworth Ward - is not clear. Former Councillor Burton - whose mother is also a York City Councillor representing the Micklegate ward- was parachuted into what was a safe Labour ward only weeks before the 2023 local elections. The ward has generally been regarded as safe for Labour with a fragmented opposition managing only 31% of the vote at the last elections.

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Westfield ward. Full details can be found by clicking the application reference. ----- 89 Barkston Avenue York YO26 5BA Certificate of lawful proposed development for a single storey porch extension to front elevation as detailed in drawing no. 1103.PDR105 Ref. No: 25/02339/CPD  ----- 41 Tudor Road York YO24 3AY…

Health Checks City of York Council has announced plans to recommission its NHS Health Checks programme, reaffirming its commitment to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities across the city. The NHS Health Check is a free, nationally recognised programme designed to identify early signs of cardiovascular and metabolic conditions among residents aged 40–74 who do not already have a long-term health condition. By detecting risk factors early, the programme helps prevent serious illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the leading causes of premature death in York, with those living in the most deprived areas almost twice as likely to die from CVD compared to those in the least deprived areas.

The controversial trials of taxpayer-funded lunches at Westfield school are being debated next week (click). Academic reports, contain figures which are around 12 months out of date. Figures are qu…