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
Applications invited from older residents to Christmas Cheer events
The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York are inviting 400 of York’s older residents to join them at the city’s spectacular Assembly Rooms to celebrate at the Christmas Cheer Receptions.
- 3 days ago
Council adds to record highways maintenance programme list
More roads and pathways across York are set to be repaired, with an updated list of upcoming projects published.
- 3 days ago
Council outlines scale of future budget challenge
City of York Council is preparing for one of the most significant financial challenges in its history.
- 4 days ago
City centre access for this year’s Christmas Market
Between Thursday 12 November and Monday 21 December 2026, Make it York will once again host York’s Christmas Market.
- 4 days ago
Businesses reminded of new tobacco and vaping laws
Businesses in York are being urged to get ready for new tobacco and vaping laws that come into force on 29 October 2026.
- 5 days ago
Happening this week: overnight works to a section of the A1237
A section of York’s A1237 will be resurfaced this week, with City of York Council working repairing the road between the A19 Shipton Road Roundabout and the entrance to Clifton Moor retail park.
- 5 days ago
Cleaner air as York's Smoke Control Area expands citywide
From 1 November 2026, the whole of York will become a Smoke Control Area to help improve air quality and protect people's health.
- 2 weeks ago
Scrutiny to look at outcomes of PSPO consultation
On 26 October 2026, City of York Council's People Scrutiny Committee will review a proposal to extend the existing alcohol-related city centre public space protection order (PSPO).
- 2 weeks ago
New partnership confirmed to deliver ten-year housebuilding programme
A new ten-year strategic delivery partnership has been established to deliver high-quality housing developments and wider regeneration projects across York for the Council.
- 2 weeks ago
Seek help early, says York ketamine addiction survivor
A 28-year-old York resident who spent 10 years addicted to ketamine is sharing his story during Ketamine Awareness Week in the hope that other young people will think twice before taking the drug.
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