Cllr Keith Aspden says York can bounce back faster than other places thanks to "unique opportunities" YORK could bounce back from the pandemic faster than other places because of its "unique" plans to kickstart the economy - according to City of York Council leader Keith Aspden. Cllr Aspden has been at the head of the city's response to the pandemic, as chair of York's outbreak advisory board, which features leaders from health, education, the economy and transport. He reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to how the city will rebuild, as well as addressing questions about devolution and local government reorganisation.