Joe Cooper Local Democracy Reporter
  • York
  • National World

Local Democracy Reporter for York and Selby.

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Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post

85 Articles
over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

New powers could restrict Airbnb lets and 'party houses' in York after number hugely increases

New planning powers should be introduced to tackle the spread of short-term holiday accommodation in York, the city c...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

More than 60 objections to plans to surround historic monuments with mini-golf course

Plans for a themed mini-golf course in the shadow of several historic monuments should be rejected, according to City...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Selby Station Gateway: 'Transformative' project for area around Yorkshire train station given gre...

A £23m transformation of the area around Selby Railway Station which has been approved by councillors will put the to...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

New £50,000 games area a “slap in the face” for York city centre residents

York councillors have hit out at the “deeply flawed” way housing developer cash is distributed after a decision was m...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Housing trust named after poverty campaigner finally agrees not to demolish historic sports club ...

A housing association has paused its plan to demolish a York sports club for housing after an outcry from the community.

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

York Minster buildings £5m plan ‘which will safeguard its future’ approved

Two new buildings which will help safeguard the future of York Minster by boosting technology and providing accommoda...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Controversial Roman Quarter plans in York should go ahead, say city planners

Controversial plans for a new Roman Quarter in York should go ahead as it will provide a “once if a lifetime” opportu...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Villagers launch campaign against 'damaging and unnecessary' new town in Yorkshire

Villagers and parish councils have joined forces to campaign against the creation of an “damaging and unnecessary” ne...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Yorkshire care home fails its CQC inspection for the eighth time in a row

A Yorkshire care home has failed to meet the safety and quality standards required by the Care Quality Commission (CQ...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

Village pub cannot be turned into apartment despite owner’s plea

The owner of a village pub in York has been refused permission to use part of the building for housing as it would re...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

17th century York pub wins bid to serve alcohol after £350k refurb despite neighbour protests

A 17th century pub in York has won its bid to serve alcohol in its revamped areas following a £350,000 refurbishment ...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshirepost.co.uk

New £5m ‘centre of excellence’ could be created around York Minster for craft skills

Plans to create a “world class” campus facility for research and training in ancient craft skills around York Ministe...

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