York University held this year’s Freshers’ Fair recently and I went along to help the University’s Liberal Democrat Society recruit new members. Despite the fact that over 190 societies had stands, there was a lot of interest form the new students and many of them signed up to receive further information. There were also quite […]

With the temperature forcast to drop tonight the council has ensured that the gritters will begin patrolling the streets Haxby and Wigginton. And, as the winter nights are drawing in, we’ve put together a list of the locations of your local salt bins. The bins are free for all residents to use on footpaths and driveways […]

As a Trustee of the York Credit Union, I am always looking for ways to get the services of the Credit Union to the people who most need them. At our recent LibDem Party Conference, I took the opportunity to talk to the people on the CAB stand.  There are Citizens’ Advice Bureau centres in almost […]

I went to our Liberal Democrat Party Conference recently and met a lot of LibDem friends from all round the country. They were all in good heart and there was a very positive feeling throughout the time we were there.  Taking the opportunity to look round the stall and exhibitions, I came across Andrew Stunell MP, […]

Local residents have welcomed the new traffic lights at the turn into Mill Lane from Sutton Road. They were installed following pressure from your local Lib Dem Councillors. The new lights were designed to reduce the risk of accidents at this busy junction and to cut down peak time queues. So far it seems to […]

I recently visited friends in our twin city of Munster in Northern Germany and was able to get out and about while I was there. I called in on their big open air market in front of the cathedral (the Dom) and saw some of the amazing range of local produce on sale. I also […]

The 2010 Summer term brought the official opening of the new Joseph Rowntree School and good progress has been made on  the demolition of the old buildings. Haxby and Wigginton students and parents are really enthusiastic about the new school. Our young people are very positive about the new building and it provides wonderful facilities for them. […]

Recently we have been carrying out a survey around Haxby to find out residents’ views on a number of issues, the survey forms also give you the opportunity to let us know about any issues or problems in the local area. Many people have raised concerns about speeding on local roads so we have been asking […]

Our own Haxby and Wigginton Councillor, Richard Watson, has become the new Sheriff of York. Originally, as well as being the monarch’s local representative, the Sheriff was responsible for keeping law and order……and raising taxes! Today, the role is ceremonial and ambassadorial, sharing the civic function with the Lord Mayor. “It is a huge honour […]

Welcome to our website. This site will keep you up to date with key issues for the Haxby and Wigginton area and let you know about the work your local Lib Dem Councillors and campaigners are doing on your behalf. Pease do get in contact if you have any questions or issues you would like […]