Election 2011

New City of York Council leader James Alexander

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New City of York Council leader outlines vision for future

Coun Carol Runciman

Coun Carol Runciman

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Liberal Democrats look to rebuild after heavy defeat

Lib Dems Steve Galloway and Andrew Waller realise they are about to lose power as the votes are counted in the City of York Council elections

Lib Dems Steve Galloway and Andrew Waller realise they are about to lose power as the votes are counted in the City of York Council elections

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YORK ELECTION: Waller and Galloway lose seats as Labour crush Lib Dems

Stephanie Duckett and Brian Marshall, who were successful in Barlby

Stephanie Duckett and Brian Marshall, who were successful in Barlby

SELBY: Bitter-sweet victory in Barlby seat

Luke Ives, a barman at the Derwent Arms in Norton who is only 19, celebrates his victory for the Conservatives

Luke Ives, a barman at the Derwent Arms in Norton who is only 19, celebrates his victory for the Conservatives

RYEDALE: Barman Luke Ives, 19, leads the Tory charge

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REFERENDUM: York says no to alternative vote

Incumbent York council leader Andrew Waller (right) and his predecessor Steve Galloway (left) at the Westfield count today.

Incumbent York council leader Andrew Waller (right) and his predecessor Steve Galloway (left) at the Westfield count today.

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YORK ELECTION: Labour seizes power in York

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YORK ELECTION: Dust settles on day of drama

Newly elected: Ian Reynolds, David Peart and Michael Dyson

Newly elected: Ian Reynolds, David Peart and Michael Dyson

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SELBY: Incredible end in election count

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EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE: Election results

Ballot boxes arrive at Ryedale House, Malton

Ballot boxes arrive at Ryedale House, Malton

RYEDALE: Tories storm to power

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HAMBLETON & HARROGATE: Election result

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Political leaders await outcome as the results come in

Gareth and Caroline Milne

Gareth and Caroline Milne

Couple’s voting ‘blunder’ claim

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Chance for alternative decision on voting

Voters will have their say in today’s local elections

Voters will have their say in today’s local elections

York's political leaders in plea to voters

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Community Stadium

Parties reveal will how they will tackle the community stadium issue

York Central MP Hugh Bayley, centre, with council election candidates Neil Barnes and Fiona Fitzpatrick outside the shops in Tang Hall Lane

York Central MP Hugh Bayley, centre, with council election candidates Neil Barnes and Fiona Fitzpatrick outside the shops in Tang Hall Lane

X marks the spot

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Party chief makes council tax pledge

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Green Party releases election videos

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Greens dig in on the election trail

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Junction delays criticised by election candidates

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Boost for youngsters as work starts on £47,000 play scheme

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Candidate hits back over Derwenthorpe cash claim

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Call to speed up services is made by candidates

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Road safety petition launched after speeding fears

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Leader in museum funding appeal

A64 blackspot funding pledge

Sue Lamb welcomes Green Party candidates Ginnie Shaw, Denise Craghill, Alison Webb and Andy D’Agorne to the Solarwall energy centre, watched by Grant Henderson

Sue Lamb welcomes Green Party candidates Ginnie Shaw, Denise Craghill, Alison Webb and Andy D’Agorne to the Solarwall energy centre, watched by Grant Henderson

Green Party election candidates visit Solarwall's energy centre

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Voters urged to check polling cards for venues

Candidates Ruth Potter, left, and Barbara Boyce enjoy a stroll on a path near the River Foss at Heworth

Candidates Ruth Potter, left, and Barbara Boyce enjoy a stroll on a path near the River Foss at Heworth

Foss riverside path repaired

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‘Garden-grabbing’ bungalow homes plan turned down

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Derwenthorpe cash pledge

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Self service system for Tang Hall Library

Andy D’Agorne and fellow Green candidate Dave Taylor, in the hat, look over the new road layout outside Fishergate Primary School, York, where a 20mph speed limit now applies

Andy D’Agorne and fellow Green candidate Dave Taylor, in the hat, look over the new road layout outside Fishergate Primary School, York, where a 20mph speed limit now applies

Feeling the benefits of 20mph speed limit in Fishergate

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Local election candidates oppose police cuts and health shake-up

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New sign at historic site of Tyburn at Knavesmire

Laura’s ‘park-and-cycle’ idea

Call for enforcement in York's pedestrian zone to end “free-for-all”

Hugh Bayley MP joins Jodie and Betsy Cassidy, Liz Pitts, prospective City of York Council councillors Dan Sidley and Kristina Blenkharn and Lydia-Grace Pitts

Hugh Bayley MP joins Jodie and Betsy Cassidy, Liz Pitts, prospective City of York Council councillors Dan Sidley and Kristina Blenkharn and Lydia-Grace Pitts

City MP’s house call

Prospective Green councillors Daniella and Alison Webb

Prospective Green councillors Daniella and Alison Webb

Mother and daughter standing for Green Party in Westfield ward

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Support for Green Party campaign

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Improvements for council tenants approved

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Political rivals in road repairs row

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Student parking still on agenda

Edward McMillan-Scott MEP, left, joins Lib Dem City of York Council candidates, from left, Richard Brown, Quentin Macdonald and Glen Bradley, on the campaign trail in Poppleton

Edward McMillan-Scott MEP, left, joins Lib Dem City of York Council candidates, from left, Richard Brown, Quentin Macdonald and Glen Bradley, on the campaign trail in Poppleton

MEP swaps Brussels for Poppleton

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Majority of York parish councillors to be elected uncontested

Janet Waggott, chief executive and returning officer for Ryedale District Council and owner Peter Pace outside the Old Rectory in Scrayingham, which will be a polling station in the elections

Janet Waggott, chief executive and returning officer for Ryedale District Council and owner Peter Pace outside the Old Rectory in Scrayingham, which will be a polling station in the elections

Scrayingham electorate to vote in Old Rectory

Leaders state their case ahead of the local elections

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Parish council leaders defend payment rises

Speed limit markings

Speed limit markings

York attack on 20mph zone in Fishergate

From left, Tracey Simpson-Laing with her daughter, Niamh, Steve Burton (Labour candidate for Westfield), Tina Funnell (Labour candidate for Heworth), David Horton (Labour candidate for Acomb) and Joe Armer (York member of UK Youth Parliament).

From left, Tracey Simpson-Laing with her daughter, Niamh, Steve Burton (Labour candidate for Westfield), Tina Funnell (Labour candidate for Heworth), David Horton (Labour candidate for Acomb) and Joe Armer (York member of UK Youth Parliament).

Petition plea on NHS reforms

The launch of the Green Party election campaign in Blossom Street, York

The launch of the Green Party election campaign in Blossom Street, York

Green Party in fight for clean air

Retiring council Joyce Dyson with her son, Michael, who will be contesting the Selby West ward for the Tories

Retiring council Joyce Dyson with her son, Michael, who will be contesting the Selby West ward for the Tories

Councillor to retire after 12 years

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