Keith Aspden

Sir Ed Davey and York council leader Keith Aspden

How much York Council spent on unsuccessful bid for new railway HQ

Ukrainian refugees disembark from an aircarft, chartered by the Portuguese NGO "Ukranian Refugees UAPT", after landing at Figo Maduro airport in Lisbon on March 10, 2022. (Photo by Patricia De Melo MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Many Ukrainian refugees in York ‘living very successful lives and want to stay’

York Central MP Rachael Maskell reacted with anger at the leaked announcement.

York leaders hit out at Derby Great British Railways decision

Keith Aspden is the outgoing leader of City of York Council. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

York is well placed to continue playing a leading role - Keith Aspden

'Something is seriously wrong' at York Council

Something seriously wrong' with standards at Yorkshire council

The £12.7m York and North Yorkshire Brownfield Housing Fund aims to support the building of up to 1,000 homes.

Thousands new homes could be built in Yorkshire

Plans for a new £500,000 outdoor sports space in Fulford have taken a step forward after residents were asked to pick their favoured design.

Residents pick design for new £500k sports area including gym and wildlife areas

‘Critical’ time for Haxby station project amid calls to pause and pick another location

‘Critical’ time for Haxby station project amid calls to pause

York Council leader Coun Keith Aspden at proposed devolution deal launch

Devolution deal for North Yorkshire and York could prove 'among the best'

Government hub plan 'boosts York's case for Great British Railways HQ'

Leader of City of York Council, Cllr Keith Aspden speaking at the historic signing of a devolution deal between York and North Yorkshire at the National Railway Museum in York.
Picture Bruce Rollinson

York Central scheme 'can be biggest change to city since the Romans'

The anti-terror bollards in York

Cost of anti-terror bollards in York city centre rises to £3.5m

Walkers slowing making their way along the country path alongside the blooming purple heather in The Hole of Horcum, one of the most spectacular features in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park Picture: James Hardisty

Historic devolution deal for North Yorkshire and York signed on Yorkshire Day

Keith Aspden, right, at the National Railway Museum with Sir Ed Davey.

Why York stands ready to host Great British Railways - Keith Aspden

York City defeated Boston Utd earlier this month in front of a delirious capacity crowd at our new LNER Stadium at Monks Cross to gain promotion to the National League and end five years in the footballing wilderness. Picture: Tony Johnson

'How York City's promotion winning triumph restores pride to the city'

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen signing a deal with SSI UK for the acquisition of the former Redcar steelworks land. The 840 acre site on the south bank of the Tees has been transferred to the South Tees Development Corporation, allowing the huge site to be cleaned up and rejuvenated, bringing in new jobs.

Ben Houchen 'shows what North Yorkshire mayor could achieve', says council boss

Councillors who will sit on the new North Yorkshire Council are being urged to back the introduction of a new regional mayor as part of devolution plans.

Why North Yorkshire and York needs new mayor to unlock extra powers and funding

A map showing the proposed site of the new Haxby Station

Site of new Haxby Station on York to Scarborough line revealed

Sir Ed Davey MP, the Leader of the Liberal Democrat party, visiting York for a party conference and the National Railway Museum joined by York Council Liberal Democrat Leader Keith Aspden to express their support for York's Great British Rail HQ bid. Picture: James Hardisty

Ed Davey backs York's bid to become Great British Railways headquarters

A view of Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales. The devolution deal for North Yorkshire is seen as key to helping boost the county's rural economy. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

North Yorkshire's political leaders to hold talks about long-awaited devolution ...

York has known devastating flooding for centuries with records going back to 1263 AD Picture: James Hardisty

Storm Franklin: Fears as many as 140 homes could flood in York
Emergency shelter is being offered to people in York after revised estimates suggested as many as 140 homes could be at risk of flooding on Tuesday.

York city centre

New government 'active travel agency' office will create 100 jobs in York

The funnel badge, an oversized version of HMS Yorkâ€TMs ships badge, survived when HMS York (D98), a Type 42 Destroyer, was decommissioned in 2012 and then later scrapped in 2015, following 30 years of service in the Royal Navy, now hangs on the wall in the King Richard III Room of the councils building.

Naval history from HMS York saved from scrapheap and installed in council office

York city centre

Great British Railways HQ competition: York to bid for new head office

York Station

Plans for new railway station on the York to Scarborough line at Haxby progress

York council leader Keith Aspden

York council leader Keith Aspden survives vote of no confidence

Keith Aspden is the leader of City of York Council.

MPs call for York council leader to resign following damning report

City of York Council leader Keith Aspden. Picture: James Hardisty.

York Council leader accused of bullying by former chief exec, report claims

Independent auditors raised concerns over the handling of the chief executive’s departure.

Top officers at York Council apologise over statements over payout to ex-CEO

It is not yet known where the jobs will be based in York.

Hundreds of Whitehall jobs are set to move to York in the next five years

An usually busy street is seen empty in York city centre. Photo credit should read: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Yorkshire tourism hotspots risk 'hollowed out high streets' without more support

A train arrives at York railway station, with part of the sprawling York Central brownfield site in the background. A planning application for a re-development of the station's entrance and a re-modelled public transport interchange has been recommended for approval, and will be discussed by councillors. (Picture: James Hardisty)

York railway station set for major £28m transformation to bring a new gateway to...
A multi-million pound transformation of one of the North of England’s busiest railway stations is set to be given the go-ahead this week to provide a new gateway to the historic city of York.

The archway that will be restored

Deteriorating section of York's city walls to be restored in February

The sprawling site of the York Central development, which is centred on the city's railway station.

Work set to start on landmark regeneration development in York to bring thousand...

A Yorkshire local authority facing a £75m shortfall of funding over the next three years is facing its "toughest decision ever" over how much council tax to demand from residents in the coming year. James Hardisty pic

North Yorkshire County Council faces 'toughest decision ever' over tax hikes

Leader of City of York Council Keith Aspden. Photo: JPI Media

Council accused of trying to make former chief executive's payout 'disappear'

An aerial view of central London showing the the House of Lords and the Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster, Old Palace Yard and Abingdon Street, Abingdon Street Gardens and Jewel Tower, Great College Street at the junction with Millbank with Victoria Tower Gardens running alongside it leading up to Lambeth Bridge, and the River Thames, and on the south side (top): St Thomas' Hospital, and the Evelina London Children's Hospital, Archbishop's Park and Lambeth Palace. Photo: PA

MPs and peers must decide on potential move of Parliament to York

Lexi Crossley celebrates her results with mum Karen after getting an A* and two As at The Crossley Heath School, Halifax. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Yorkshire A Level pass rate increases but thousands in UK see results downgraded

City of York Council leader Keith Aspden

We're not too small to be effective, insists York city council leader

North Yorkshire County Council leader Carl Les. Pic: Gary Longbottom

'Creating one council for North Yorkshire will save taxpayers £25m a year'

York Station

New plans for York Railway Station submitted to reduce effects on its heritage

York Central, a massive brownfield site that used to be railway sidings and is just beyond the railway museum on the west side of the station. Pic by James Hardisty.

York Central scheme bids to keep momentum going after delays caused by pandemic

Boris Johnson pictured at The Yorkshire Post's office last year. Pic: Chris Etchells

York is potential home for temporary Parliament, says Boris Johnson

Picture: JPIMedia.

Yorkshire radio stations will 'rebrand' amid accusation of 'cultural vandalism'

The Guildhall in York.

£20m project will put York's Guildhall 'back at the heart of the city'

Graeme Bandeira's Be Kind cartoon.

Thanks to the Co-op, this kindness is a reminder of the good people

York Crematorium. Photo: Google

Yorkshire council which banned mourners at funerals will now let relatives stand...

The council had banned mourners - but still won't allow grieving families inside the crematorium

Yorkshire council which banned funeral mourners will now let relatives stand out...

Stock photo of York city centre. Photo: JPI Media

City of York Council boss takes early retirement with £404,000 payout

City of York Council leader Keith Aspden. Picture: James Hardisty.

York council leader Keith Aspden hits back at Labour in row over '£400k pay-off'

Spiders Nightclub Hull

Nightclub in Yorkshire closes immediately until further notice due to coronaviru...

A sign about the coronavirus at an entrance to York Hospital

New case of coronavirus in York as cases in UK jump to 87

People wearing masks in York after it was confirmed two people who had tested positive for the illness had been staying in the city.

No more coronavirus cases confirmed in York over weekend, council reveals

A scene in Bishopthorpe, part of the York Outer constituency. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

York Outer General Election contest hots up as Liberal Democrats and Labour chal...

Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region

'Major incidents on the East Coast Main Line cost the UK economy £46m last year'

City of York Council leader Keith Aspden

HS2 is far from perfect but should not be scrapped, says York council leader Kei...

Barry White, Transport for the North

Give us a ‘Northern Budget’, senior political leaders urge Government

Coun Keith Aspden. PIC: James Hardisty

City of York Council leader Keith Aspden: How Liberal Democrats are working with...

Listed - The key figures and businesses backing the YP’s ‘Power Up The North’ in...

Residents, businesses and visitors are being asked for their views about York for the city council's TalkYork consultation.Picture by Marisa Cashill.

Designer Wayne Hemingway heads ambitious new bid to transform York's economy