City of York Council
City of York Council is there to serve the residents and visitors to the city of York. This section of the website is designed to keep residents up to date with the latest news and information about our councillors. Around York is not affiliated with the council and is an unbiased website, what is presented in this section is built from data provided by the council.
Latest Council News
- 4 days ago
Nature-based solutions highlighted as key to flood resilience in Yorkshire
On 16 October, Ousewem led the session Nature, trust and capital: advancing flood resilience in Yorkshire at the Yorkshire Post Climate Change Summit 2025.
- 4 days ago
Statements from city leaders: York Knights promotion
Following the announcement that York Knights RLFC have been promoted to the Super League for 2026, city leaders have issued the statements below.
- 5 days ago
Green Business Forum focus on energy bills
With October marking the second anniversary of the formation of the York Green Business Forum the group are celebrating by hosting their upcoming event focussing on energy bills.
- 5 days ago
An update on works at Water End
John Sisk & Son, who are working on the York Central development, have shared the following update about their upcoming work at Water End. We are sharing this update to help inform residents.
- 6 days ago
Inspiring commitment of York’s longest serving foster carers celebrated
The inspiring life-changing work of some of York’s longest serving foster carers has been recognised at a special awards ceremony.
- 6 days ago
York residents still to claim Household Support Fund payment
Over 2,000 eligible residents who have been contacted directly by the council have not yet claimed their one-off £100 Household Support Fund payment this winter.
- 7 days ago
York pupils celebrated for championing healthy lifestyles and well-being
Over 60 pupils from schools across York came together at New Earswick Folk Hall to celebrate their achievements in promoting health and well-being through the Healthy Schools Award Programme
- 1 week ago
Mum reaches running goal thanks to Health Trainers' support
A York mum is preparing to complete this Sunday’s Yorkshire 10-mile just 6 months after starting running, thanks to support from City of York Council’s health trainer service.
- 1 week ago
York care-experienced young people applauded at film’s world premiere
The contribution made by care-experienced young people from York to a film about fostering, was acknowledged at its world premiere on Thursday 9 October.
- 2 weeks ago
York secures £479k to help prevent homelessness
Recognising the needs of York residents facing homelessness, £479,438 has been secured to help the Council prevent it and provide accommodation and support where it’s most needed.
Our Councillors
The council is currently run by a Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition. There are 47 councillors, of which 15 are Labour, 14 are Conservative, 12 are Liberal Democrats, 4 are Green Party and there are 2 independents.
Below you can find all of the councillors that work on behalf of us, and the wards in which they serve.
Order by: Name | Political Party