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
- 2 days ago
York businesses help support local young people leaving care
Young care leavers in York have been able to learn new skills, increase their independence and get life-enriching experiences thanks to the support of local businesses.
- 3 days ago
Temporary road reopens after Queen Street Bridge removal works
Following 2 weekends of intensive work, significant progress has been made on the Station Gateway project which looks to transform the area around York’s historic railway station.
- 1 week ago
Second week of Queen Street Bridge closures this weekend
City of York Council is reminding residents and visitors that a second road closure will take place this weekend as part of the Station Gateway project.
- 2 weeks ago
City of York Council Executive approves new Equalities approach
City of York Council’s Executive has endorsed its new ‘Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024-27’, pending the outcome of public consultation.
- 2 weeks ago
Voters urged to bring photo identification in mayoral election
Voters are being urged to ensure that they bring photo identification in next month’s mayoral election for York and North Yorkshire following a national crackdown to tackle electoral fraud.
- 2 weeks ago
£750,000 funding for Acomb Explore Library
£250,000 has been secured to add to the Council’s committed £500,000 capital investment to extend and redevelop Acomb Explore Library.
- 2 weeks ago
Huntington School receives Silver Healthy Schools Award
Huntington School has become the first in the city to be awarded a coveted Silver Healthy Schools Award.
- 2 weeks ago
York children allocated their Reception school place for September
A total of 95.8% of children who applied for a Reception place at a primary school in York this September were allocated their first choice on National Offer Day (Tuesday 16 April).
- 3 weeks ago
Road closed for the removal of Queen Street Bridge
City of York Council has published information to support residents and visitors with a key road in the city set to close for 2 weekends this month.
- 3 weeks ago
COVID-19 Facebook Marketplace fraudster sentenced to 12 months
A Facebook Marketplace user who defrauded people looking to refurnish their homes during the lockdowns has been sentenced for money laundering and fraud at at York Crown Court on 11 April 2024.
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