Category: News & Articles
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January 27, 2014
Supermarket Surgery – 1st February
This Saturday, 1st February, Julian will be hosting one of his regular Supermarket Surgeries in Asda at Monks Cross. Pop down between 8.30am – 10am to have a chat with Julian about whatever’s on your mind, whether it’s bus services and gritting routes here in York, the Council’s draft Local Plan or simply to say […] -
January 20, 2014
Julian’s January Press Column
Many of us begin the New Year with resolutions of varying kinds, and I am sad to say that any promises I make over limiting my consumption of crisps and chocolate have inevitably fallen by the wayside. My fundamental commitment however, the promise I was elected on, remains as strong as ever. My responsibility is […] -
January 17, 2014
Julian Fights to Save Faith School Bus Services
Julian has waded into a debate over the future of free concessionary transport to students of Faith Schools in the York area, after it emerged that the City of York Council was planning to completely withdraw the services from September. Several parents of children attending Manor CE School in Julian’s constituency were in touch to […] -
January 14, 2014
Julian Fights for Reintroduction of Rural Bus Services
Julian has joined forces with local councillor Paul Doughty, by launching a campaign for the reintroduction of the only evening buses serving Hopgrove and the village of Stockton-on-the-Forest. The last two evening Yorkshire Coastliner services were withdrawn from the village following the introduction of the winter timetable late last year. These services now terminate at Ashley […] -
January 13, 2014
Julian Calls for Ban on Chinese Lanterns
Local MP Julian Sturdy has called on the Government to consider banning Chinese Lanterns, which he branded “Flying Death Traps” in light of the destructive consequences that can result from stray lanterns. In DEFRA Questions yesterday in the House of Commons, Julian raised the concerns of farmers around York. He said: “Following the new year […] -
January 9, 2014
Julian Calls for Early Release of Next Phase of Broadband Funding for North Yorkshire
Julian has called on the government to release further funding for the superfast broadband roll out in North Yorkshire. After securing a parliamentary debate on Rural Broadband in North Yorkshire on Wednesday, Julian used the discussion to praise the government’s recognition of the opportunities for growth that superfast broadband presents. He also celebrated the success of […] -
January 3, 2014
Julian Secures Meeting Over Future of Bishopthorpe Post Office
Later this month, Julian will be meeting with officials from the Post Office Ltd to discuss the future of their services in the village of Bishopthorpe. He will be meeting with the Post Office Ltd’s Senior Stakeholder Manager for the North East to discuss the long term future of the wide ranging products and services they […] -
December 27, 2013
Julian Launches Petition Against Proposed Rural Bus Cuts
Julian has launched a petition in the village of Rufforth against North Yorkshire County Council’s proposals to withdraw some of the 412 and 413 buses which serve the community. Under the County Council’s plans, three buses each way are set to be withdrawn from the 412/413 service. The proposed reductions will see buses in the […] -
December 20, 2013
Julian’s Christmas Message
As another year draws to a close and with Christmas upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on what has been a busy year, both locally and in Westminster. Over the past nine months, many of you have been in touch regarding your concerns over the Council’s draft Local Plan. The […] -
December 12, 2013
Planning Minister Confirms No Need for Safeguarded Land in Council’s Development Plan
The Planning Minister, Nick Boles MP, has reiterated the comments he made in Parliament in October, that there is nothing in any piece of government planning guidance which requires local authorities to plan beyond the 15 year period. For York, this could mean over 1000 acres of land is set to be unnecessarily taken out […]
