Category: News & Articles
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July 18, 2014
Julian Slam’s Council’s Development Proposals in Comprehensive Response to Local Plan Consultation
Julian has hit out at the City of York Council in his comprehensive 36-page response to the Local Plan Further Sites consultation. In his submission, Julian said: “I am not, nor have I ever been, opposed to sustainable development in appropriate locations. I have always said that, as York is a very special historic cathedral […] -
July 17, 2014
Prime Minister Welcomes York’s Growth in Jobs and Investment
Yesterday in Parliament, Julian raised York’s falling unemployment rates and leading agriculture sector with the Prime Minister. Speaking in the House of Commons during Prime Ministers Questions, Julian asked “Unemployment has more than halved in my constituency since 2010, and York is poised to benefit from a multi-million pound investment through three agri-science projects as […] -
July 16, 2014
Julian calls for action on antibiotic resistance
Yesterday in Parliament, Julian called on the Government to do more to tackle the growing danger of antibiotic resistance. Speaking in the House of Commons during the Health debate, Julian asked “I very much welcome the Government’s international lead on antibiotic resistance, led by the Prime Minister. Does my hon. Friend agree that increasing the […] -
July 15, 2014
Julian Calls on Government to Give Local Communities Control of Green Belts
Alongside cross-party parliamentary colleagues, Julian has published a report calling on the Government to hand over control of Britain’s Green Belts from local authorities to local communities. The report, produced by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Green Belt, of which Mr Sturdy is a Vice-Chair and entitled ‘Green Belts: A Local Way Forward […] -
July 14, 2014
Julian’s July Column in the York Press
Antibiotics have revolutionised healthcare. Since its discovery in 1928, penicillin has saved the lives of tens of millions of people. However the lifesaving role of antibiotics is being threatened by the emergence of antibiotic resistant ‘super-bugs’. The G8 science ministers meeting last year highlighted antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest threats facing humanity, this […] -
July 10, 2014
Seven Days to Have Your Say
Following an extensive campaign to raise awareness of the Council’s Local Plan development proposals and encourage consultation participation in the constituency, including hosting five packed out public meetings, Julian has appealed to all York residents to have their say on the Local Plan Further Sites recommendations in these last seven days before the consultation closes […] -
July 9, 2014
York’s New Research Centres Are Essential To Feeding Global Population
Yesterday in Parliament Julian welcomed the multi-million pound government-backed initiative to make York a major centre for agricultural excellence. Julian first championed the region’s potential for farming expertise when he was first elected back in 2010. He has since raised the matter in Parliament and met with successive Farming Ministers to discuss his proposals as […] -
July 7, 2014
Welcoming the Tour de France to Yorkshire
This past weekend Julian was delighted to be able to join the thousands of supporters as they lined the streets to cheer the riders of the Grand Départ on their way to Sheffield. Having declined the invitation from City of York Council to join their exclusive celebrations at York Racecourse, Julian instead opted to spend the […] -
July 4, 2014
Julian Celebrates Tour de France Coming to York
After campaigning long and hard for the Tour de France to come to Yorkshire, Julian is delighted that the event is about to take place on our city streets. After the highs (and lows) of the tennis, cricket and football, Julian is now looking forward to watching the world’s best cyclists in action and will […] -
July 2, 2014
Julian and Local Councillor Welcome Lifeline for Village Post Office
Julian has joined local ward Councillor, John Galvin, in welcoming the news that an agreement has been reached to relocate the Post Office in Bishopthorpe to Maynews newsagents. The announcements come after months of uncertainty over the future of the Post Office in the village, which could have been withdrawn had no alternative provider been found. […]
