Category: News & Articles
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March 9, 2013
Julian praises Green Business in Yorkshire for Climate Week
Julian has today delivered a message for Climate Week 2013 and hailed the contribution of green businesses to the local economy in Yorkshire. Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, culminating in a week of activities, which showcases practical solutions to the problems arising from climate change from every sector of society. Commenting on […] -
March 7, 2013
Julian reacts to High Court decision on Leeds Children’s Heart Unit
Julian has today welcomed a High Court’s decision in favour of the Leeds-based ‘Save our Surgery’ campaign, in their case against the Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts. Last year, as part of the Safe and Sustainable Review, the JCPCT decided, based on a points-scoring assessment, that the Leeds Unit should be closed. The ‘Save […] -
March 5, 2013
Public Meeting on Local Crime and Policing
On Friday 8th March, Julian will be taking part in an open meeting, in conjunction with York Central MP Hugh Bayley and North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Muligan, to give York residents the chance to raise their concerns about local crime. The meeting is part of a six week consultation period that follows the publishing […] -
March 1, 2013
Julian joins York MIND in saying ‘It’s OK to Be Blue’
Julian has today offered his support to the mental health charity York MIND and their ‘It’s Ok to Be Blue’ campaign, by wearing blue. His constituency staff have joined him by also wearing blue clothing and have done a collection for the charity. York MIND is a local charity which offers support to those suffering with mental […] -
February 28, 2013
Julian raises dementia care and rates of undiagnosed cases
This week in Parliament, Julian raised the issue of the growing rates of undiagnosed cases of dementia in York and North Yorkshire to Jeremy Hunt the Secretary of State for Health. Dementia is a growing problem. 820,000 people are currently living with the disease, which is forecast to rise rapidly as the population continues to […] -
February 20, 2013
Julian backs calls for a new station in Haxby
This evening Julian will be meeting with residents from Haxby and Wigginton to discuss with them their campaign for a train station in Haxby. David Wells from Rail Future will also be present at the meeting and will chair the discussion. The meeting is part of an ongoing campaign to open a new Haxby Station, […] -
February 18, 2013
The fight over illegally tethered horses goes on
The campaign over the problem of illegally tethered horses in York continues to rumble on and last week Julian meet with David Bowles, Head of Public Affairs at the RSPCA to raise the matter once more. Following the meeting, Julian said “Discussions centred around three major areas on which to tackle this highly visible horse […] -
February 13, 2013
Let’s bring Richard III home
Julian has today outlined his support for the campaign to have Richard III buried in York. Julian also announced that he has written to the Archbishop of York, the Ministry of Justice and the Private Secretary to Her Majesty the Queen, to request that the Yorkist King’s final resting place be considered very carefully. The […] -
February 6, 2013
Julian explains his stance on Same Sex Marriage
Following the high profile of the recent same sex marriage debate in Parliament, Julian has written out to all constituents who have been in touch about the matter over the past few months. A copy of Julian’s letter can be viewed below:- Dear Resident, As you will know, the difficult and sensitive issue of same […] -
February 5, 2013
Julian backs HS2 news
Earlier this week, the Secretary of State for Transport announced that York will be connected to HS2. Commenting on the announcement Julian said “I am delighted we finally have confirmation that York has been linked into the new HS2 line. This is something that politicians from all parties in York alongside local business leaders have […]
