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
- 15 hours ago
York firm builds skills for the future thanks to council support
A York conservation firm training up the next generation of expert craftspeople has thanked City of York Council for the business support that has helped it thrive.
- 17 hours ago
Poverty Proofing© the School Day pilot for York pupils
Partners across the city are working to reduce the barriers faced by York pupils from low-income families in school, with a pilot scheme this autumn.
- 17 hours ago
Council thanks businesses and residents for their support for local young people leaving care
City of York Council is thanking businesses and residents across the city who have already contributed Christmas gifts for children in need and young care leavers in York.
- 1 day ago
York increases support to rough sleepers with emergency beds
City of York Council is offering up to 25 emergency beds to accommodate rough sleepers this winter, with extra indoor space available if it’s needed.
- 4 days ago
Proposed change to Garden Waste Subscription Scheme for 2026
City of York Council is set to consider an update to its Garden Waste Subscription Scheme at the Executive meeting on 2 December 2025.
- 1 week ago
York will boost NHS Health Checks for better health
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.
- 2 weeks ago
Rougier Route consultation launches – a better way through York
Have your say on proposals to install a new bus priority route through central York, and help us make bus journeys more reliable.
- 2 weeks ago
Schools share best practice at Inclusion and Belonging Conference
School and education leaders in York shared best practice at a citywide conference last month to help children and young people feel included and supported at school.
- 3 weeks ago
Roof conservation project on track: stonemasons leave message
Work on York’s historic City Walls continues to progress smoothly as part of the Bootham Bar conservation project.
- 3 weeks ago
York cuts city emissions 16% over just 2 years
City of York Council has confirmed there’s been a 16 per cent reduction in city-wide carbon emissions since 2021.
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