Freedom of Information response casts some light on cycle path maintenance failures in York....but not alot. Council’s cycle path promises under scrutiny

Latest roadworks in York. Roads affected include A1237 northern bypass, A64, Albermarle Road, Colliergate, Poppleton Road, Queen Street, Station Road & Thanet Road.

York Station Portico – Masonry repairs now underway

Proposed Solar Farm near Elvington – EIA Screening Outcome

Latest Westfield Ward planning application for Slessor Road (extension).

Last day to register objections to plans for new Council ward boundaries in York Residents wishing to oppose the widely criticised plans from the Boundary Commission for new… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/07/05/bad-news-for-council-taxpayers-as-york-council-set-to-increase-in-size/

Latest job vacancies in York. Includes Progress Leader/Teaching Assistant posts at York High School (£42k/£28k), Midday supervisor (£24k), Family Help Supervisor/Practitioner (£49k/£37k), Digital Project Manager (£49k), Legal Assistant (27k), Mental Health Recovery Workers x 2 (£30k), Highways…

York set to keep current taxi numbers despite rising pressures

Police object to expanded concert licence for Museum Gardens

Rufforth–Knapton cycle path: Still obstructed, still unclear who’s responsible

York’s new "Community Safety Strategy": What’s proposed — and what residents may still question

A very good day for renewable energy — why?

North Yorkshire Rural Action Plan: What’s in the report nobody had time to read

🏗️ Section 106 obligations: Why consistency matters when sites change hands. Site at Derwenthorpe affected. UPDATE

York council’s £10 million parking profit raises questions over spending priorities

York Central bridge plan finally reaches committee — but questions remain

York cyclists urged to do DIY safety improvements

When the signs go dark: York’s invisible parking guidance

York "Talk Money" fortnight: Helping families stretch their budgets this summer

York’s housing delivery: Ambition meets reality - Not a single new low energy home has been sold at a key Council site in Clifton

Yorkshire Museum roof repairs: necessary, but costly for taxpayers

Latest roadworks in York. Roads affected include Acorn Way, Bishopgate Street, Church Street, Cinder Street,  College Street, Colliergate, Fawcett Street, Fishergate, Foss Islands Road, Jubbergate, George Street, Newgate, Poppleton Road, Queen Street, Rectory Gardens, Silver Street, Station Road…

Station Gateway: another year, another cost hike

York’s Rougier Street & Micklegate traffic ban: Council report says closure will start on 1st January 2027. A costly gamble the Council should pause

New solar PV proposal at Network Rail’s National Records Centre, York

Some plants thrived during the recent heatwave, but path obstructions have got worse. Wildflower beds planted by some residents groups and a traditional Council flower bed at London Bridge on Tadcaster Road have thrived in recent days....

Latest job vacancies in York. Includes Employer Engagement Officer (£37k), Victim Liaison Officer (£30k), Data Analyst (£49k),  Project Manager (£49k), Area Supervisor (£37k), Business Support Assistant (£26k) Assistant Gardener (£13.86 p/h), Environmental Services Officer (£33k), Mould Surveyor…

Now the Mayor wants a pay rise for himself and his appointees - YNYCA remuneration review to be discussed

🏗️ Section 106 obligations: Why consistency matters when sites change hands

York Council: Three more decisions taken behind closed doors. Stadium sponsorship, new floodlights and another Local Plan.

What’s on in York: Summer organ recitals at York Minster

York’s "Net Zero" blueprint: big promises, little clarity

Costs of York Council housing programme collapse revealed A Freedom of Information response has revealed the cost of keeping just one Council property (Morrell… https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/06/26/york-council-housing-programme-collapses-passivhaus-ditched-delivery-outsourced/

Morrison Woodthorpe store closure - further development

Another plan for the Planners? £2 million allocated to produce a Spatial Strategy

Community Wealth Building – or community plug hole? Now the Mayor wants taxpayers to subsidise more Spark-style Co-ops.

Mayor’s Local Growth Fund: More allocations, few timetables

Three new Mayoral Development Zones – but still no timetable for delivery. York Central affected

Plan ahead” message for Sunday road closures along A59 and on Carr Lane

York Magistrates’ Court clock: Time stands still

York Heatwave: Staying cool and staying safe

York and North Yorkshire Mayor criticised for meeting absence. Deputy Mayor sacked

Latest roadworks in York. Includes Acomb Wood Drive, Aldwark, Carr Lane, Church Street, Front Street, Eden Close, Fulford Road, Hebden Rise, Knapton Lane, Newgate, Poppleton Road, Thanet Road & Tudor Road

Plans submitted to convert former Clifton pharmacy into café

Major solar panel installation proposed for York University sports centre

{Plans to refurbish and extend former Council hostel at 22 The Avenue, Clifton

The British people are sick of this endless merry-go-round of Prime Ministers. This can’t just be about changing who’s in No.10. It has to be about changing our broken politics.

New Clifford’s Tower planning application: English Heritage seeks approval for permanent operational vehicle

York Council publishes latest workforce profile. Big increase in time spent on Trade Union activities

More York cycle paths obstructed by vegetation