Category: News & Articles
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September 12, 2013
Further Developments over the Health Funding Formula
Julian recently met with Health Minister Dan Poulter to press for better health funding for his constituents. Julian was joined by fellow York and North Yorkshire MPs, to discuss the comparatively poor level of health funding our area receives as a result of a specific disparities in the formula. Julian said: “I am pleased that […] -
September 11, 2013
£2 million Cash Boost for York Hospital to Improve A&E Services in Winter
Julian Sturdy has welcomed the Health Secretary’s announcement that York Hospital will receive an additional £2 million in funding. Jeremy Hunt recently announcement that £500 million will be made available over the next two years as part of the Government’s priority to provide a higher standard of care for the elderly. Julian commented “I […] -
September 6, 2013
Julian’s September Column
Back pain is a common medical condition, which affects most people at some point during their lifetime. I myself suffer from back pain, a common complaint amongst farmers (some might say one of many complaints from farmers) and receive treatment from a chiropractor to manage the condition. The Prime Minister has also been suffering […] -
August 30, 2013
Julian’s Comments on the Recent Syrian Developments
Following the vote last night Julian wanted to explain to constituents the reasons why he voted the way that he did, he stated that: “I believe that the recent events which have occurred in Syria demonstrate a humanitarian catastrophe, the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime is clearly an atrocious act of violence […] -
August 22, 2013
Julian Welcomes First’s Bus Network Changes
After a long campaign to improve bus services in York Outer, Julian is delighted to hear that First will be introducing a series of changes to their network on 29th September. The announcement from First follows a public consultation process they hosted earlier this summer, which was in response to a number of meetings Julian […] -
August 16, 2013
Julian’s August Column
August is always an unusual month in life of an MP. With Parliament in recess, the summer period is widely regarded as a quieter time for politicians. This contrasts sharply with my experience as a farmer, when the busy harvest and cultivation seasons dominated much of my time in previous August and September periods. In […] -
August 13, 2013
Julian calls for rural beauty of villages to be recognised
Julian has come out in praise of the village of Strensall, its strong sense of community and its beautiful open rural setting when taking part in a consultation on a new Village Design Statement. The Design Statement is being written by a group of Strensall residents who are seeking to establish and protect the village’s […] -
August 1, 2013
Julian makes robust defence of York’s greenbelt in Local Plan consultation
Julian has made a robust defence of York’s established greenbelt in his submission to the consultation on the Council’s controversial draft Local Plan. In his submission, Julian has attacked the Council for seeking to redefine the boundaries of the established greenbelt and developing 16,000 new homes, 80 Traveller and Showpeople pitches and 40 wind farms […] -
July 16, 2013
Julian Gets Local Plan Exhibition for Huntington
After urging the Council not to forget the residents of Huntington in the Local Plan consultation, Julian has welcomed the Council’s decision to host a 6 day Local Plan exhibition at Huntington Library. In a recent letter to Martin Grainger, the architect of the Local Plan, Julian expressed his concerns over the absence of Huntington […] -
July 3, 2013
Julian Hosts Parliamentary Debate on York’s Greenbelt
Julian has this morning hosted a parliamentary debate on the future of York’s Greenbelt. Julian’s debate, which took place in Westminster Hall at 11am this morning, centred on the importance of Greenbelts in protecting historic cities and their rural settings from urban and suburban sprawl. Julian also spoke at length about the City of York […]
