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I came to York in 1993 and, like lots of people, liked it that much I stayed. Getting a balance between new and interesting developments and keeping York special for future generations was what
really hooked me. I was elected by the good people of Fishergate as a Green Party Councillor in 2007.

Religious intolerance?

Today's episode of The Big Questions on BBC1 came from York and asked the question "Is Islam an intolerant religion?"

Carbon Detox: the world’s first stand-up climate change routine

I feel it might be worth trying the 'Carbon Detox' show at York Theatre Royal on Tuesday 3 March.

Chinese New Year Gala at Grand Opera House

Friday's Chinese New Year Gala was a wonderful spectacle to see in York.

This Wheel's fired

York's Executive made the right decision today to reject the Big Wheel at North Street Gardens.

York festivals can co-exist

Culture is a funny thing. People can get uptight about what is defined as culture and yet, it can come down to a matter of taste - and that's going to differ from one person to another.

Is York synonymous with bad management?

The appalling tales of bad management at York CAB horrified me, but now we have the superb news that the injustice has been righted.

York Roman Festival

Roman enthusiasts enjoyed this! Sat 25th and Sun 26th October 2008 heralded York Roman Festival.

Plant a shrub in 2008

Community planting at Alma Grove. Dig it.

Good riddence to Sir Ian Blair

I am pleased to hear of the resignation of the Metropolitan Police Chief, Sir Ian Blair.

Competition: longest grass growing in drain

Who can take a photo of the longest grass growing out of a highway drain?