202 candidates for 47 York Council places in 2nd May poll (Updated)

By the close of nominations, 202 people had put themselves forward to be councillors for York. All wards are being contested by the LibDems, Greens, Tories and Labour.

There will be 10 independent candidates including former Councillors Brian Watson (Acomb), John Galvin (Bishopthorpe), Suzie Mercer (Wheldrake), Sheena Jackson (Westfield), Mark Waters (Osbaldwick), Tony Richardson (Haxby), Hillary Shepherd (Hull Road) and David Carr (Copmanthorpe)

There are also 2 UKIP candidates (one each in Dringhouses and Huntington), 1 “Socialist Alternative” and 1 Womens Equality Party (both in the Heworth ward)

Biggest surprise is that 56 of the candidates have refused to reveal on their nomination forms in which part of the City they live.

Instead they just say that they “reside in the City of York Council area”

This could be a significant issue in some wards where electors may feel that they want a local and accessible Councillor.

Another existing Tory Councillor, John Gates from Haxby, is standing down. This means that, of the 14 Conservatives elected to the Council in 2015, only 5 will offer themselves for re-election (as Tories) on May 2nd.

We will publish details on this site, where we have them, of which ward a candidate lives in as part of a more detailed analysis of issues, personalities and policies over the next few weeks.

What’s on in York: Bach St John Passion (sung in English) at York Minster on Saturday

  • Saturday 6th April 2019 7:30pm

Enjoy hearing this unforgettable work in the superb setting of York Minster, performed by York Musical Society with a choir of over 100 voices, six soloists and a full orchestra. The ideal music and setting as Easter approaches!

Bach wrote the St John Passion during his first year as director of music at Leipzig and it was first performed in 1724. The Evangelist’s words closely follow the text of Luther’s version of St John’s Gospel. The chorales used melodies and words that would have been sung by the congregation in Bach’s day. When you hear it, you will experience why the Passion is still frequently performed and greatly loved.

Ticket Information: Front nave £20 | Rear nave £15 | Side aisles £10 | Student & children 13-17 £5 | Children 12 and under 12 free with accompanying adult

2 hours 15 minutes (including 15 minute interval)
Doors: 6.45pmB

Available via the Theatre Royal HERE