ONE of York’s senior councillors has been selected to join a national tourism group.

Coun Sonja Crisp , City of York Council ’s cabinet member for leisure, culture and tourism, will join the Local Government Association’s culture, tourism and sport board.

Coun Crisp said: “My position will enable me to share the council’s best practices, learn from others and be proactive in shaping future national and regional policy.

“It is an amazing time to be involved in sports and culture, with a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity to promote both the Olympic and Cultural Olympiad legacies in York.”