The York Council has made a badly misjudged decision to launch a modified web site in the middle of what is proving to be a demanding week for public services in the City.

It is currently not possible to use the site to report problems with snow and ice clearance (& other public services).

The Council has also removed public access to (historic) Freedom of Information responses.

The new web site should have been thoroughly tested (off-line) before being dumped on an ill prepared City.