York City Council1 May 2026Changes planned for city council make-upAs part of plans, the city would gain one additional councillor and one extra ward.1 May 20261 May 2026'Parking increases have left us shopkeepers counting cost'Traders on a street where parking prices have more than trebled say customer numbers are down.1 May 202627 Apr 2026York City promotion bus parade plans in doubtClub are told their plans are not detailed enough to guarantee a safe event at short notice.27 Apr 202623 Apr 2026New strategy to build affordable homes in cityOver 300 affordable homes will be built on five sites in York, according to the council.23 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Tip queuing system 'an accident waiting to happen'Strensall residents say motorists have resorted to driving into oncoming traffic to pass the queues.15 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Council would need £102m to fully restore highwaysCity of York Council is responsible for around 500 miles (800km) of roads as well as other assets.10 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Plans for new school sports pitch to be decidedSmaller-scale games area planned after school withdrew plans for larger pitch complex.8 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Christmas market could have 'rest day' built inCouncillors consider making festive event six days rather than seven to reduce pressure.7 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Padel courts plan refused over noise concernsObjectors feared noise from the courts would disturb people playing and watching bowls nearby.1 Apr 2026...