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
- 6 days ago
York air quality targets met for second year running
As Clean Air Day (Thursday 18 June) approaches, City of York Council has confirmed that the city has met national air pollution targets for the second consecutive year.
- 1 week ago
City of York Council proud to support LGBTQIA+ communities
City of York Council will once again show its support for LGBTQIA+ communities by taking part in York Pride, celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion across the city.
- 2 weeks ago
Reform provision for SEN and disabled children in York
Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in York could find it easier to get early support and have their needs met in mainstream schools.
- 2 weeks ago
Council combats Blue Badge misuse
City of York Council joined local authorities across the country to crack down on Blue Badge misuse during National Blue Badge Awareness Week.
- 2 weeks ago
Beware texted parking fines asking for payment to Gov.uk
City of York Council is warning drivers to stay vigilant after residents are reporting a parking ticket scam.
- 2 weeks ago
Transport information as Station Gateway Highway set to complete
City of York Council has published travel information for residents and visitors to assist them to get to the city centre and station in advance of upcoming road closures around York Station.
- 2 weeks ago
Magistrates order owner of uncontrolled dogs to pay £2,700
After a series of incidents involving dangerously out‑of‑control dogs and persistent anti‑social behaviour, York Magistrates’ Court has ordered the owner to pay £2,762.
- 2 weeks ago
York welcomes new Lord Mayor for 2026/2027
The council’s Annual Council and Mayor Making meeting has seen the appointment of a new Lord Mayor of York, with Cllr Margaret Wells officially appointed as the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York.
- 3 weeks ago
Archbishop Holgate’s School triumphs at Public Speaking Competition
Archbishop Holgate’s School has won this year’s prestigious York Young Citizen’s Public Speaking Competition.
- 3 weeks ago
Court orders £1,000 payment for littering
York Magistrates’ Court ordered a total £1,023 to be paid by a man who pleaded guilty on 29 April 2026, to a littering offence.
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