Category: News & Articles
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January 17, 2018
Energy bills savings advice from Citizens Advice York
York’s Citizens Advice service is organising a series of events to help people save money on their energy bills this winter. Julian would encourage any local residents with questions in this area to consider attending. Citizens Advice York is inviting residents to bring along their bills to a series of local events to ‘check, switch, […] -
January 17, 2018
Julian to meet with Post Office to discuss Dringhouses branch closure.
Julian has called on the Post Office to provide an urgent update following the recent branch closure on Tadcaster Road. The branch was unexpectedly closed before Christmas and it is now unclear whether it will reopen or be moved to another location. Commenting, Julian said: “It was disappointing news when the Tadcaster Road post […] -
January 12, 2018
Julian welcomes new 25 Year Environment Plan and action on plastic waste
Julian has welcomed yesterday’s launch of the government’s new 25 Year Environment Plan by the Prime Minister, including important measures to tackle the problem of plastic waste. These include a target to achieve zero avoidable plastic waste by 2042, and the extension of the successful 5p plastic bag charge to customers at small shops. The […] -
December 28, 2017
York Press Column: The Year Ahead
I hope that readers have enjoyed a peaceful Christmas and I trust all is going well in the preparation for New Years’ celebrations. As another year draws hastily to a close, I am taking stock of what has been another busy twelve months and looking ahead with a certain amount of optimism. When writing for […] -
December 21, 2017
Julian’s Christmas Message
As 2017 draws to a close I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all constituents a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Had somebody told me this time last year that I would be fighting a General Election campaign in just under four months I would have been very, very sceptical. However, I […] -
December 21, 2017
Julian supports call for wider ivory sales ban
Julian is supporting calls for the government to widen its proposals for a ban on UK ivory sales to cover all ivory-bearing species, including the hippopotamus, walrus, and narwhal, as well as elephants. During a question session in the House of Commons earlier this month, Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith highlighted evidence of an increase in […] -
December 20, 2017
Juilan calls on Government to reopen York – Beverley railway line
Julian has called on the Government to reopen the York – Beverley railway line. This follows the Secretary of State’s recent announcement stating an intention to expand the rail network. The line was recommended for closure in the 1963 Beeching report and closed in November 1965. However, the Government has committed to working with local […] -
December 18, 2017
Julian discusses the future of York’s library service
Last Friday, Julian visited Acomb Explore Library Learning Centre where he met with Fiona Williams, CEO of Explore York Libraries and Archives. This was to discuss the future vision of York’s library service and learn more about Explore as an organisation. Explore York is contracted by the City of York Council and provides 14 static […] -
December 7, 2017
Julian questions Ministers on flood defences south of York
Julian this morning asked Ministers about the resilience of flood defences, and emphasised the need to remember smaller communities south of York when drawing up flood protection plans. In the House of Commons during questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, Julian said: “Hard flood defences like the […] -
December 7, 2017
Julian visits Copmanthorpe Pharmacy to encourage residents to ‘Stay Well this Winter’ and ‘Think Pharmacy First’
Julian recently visited Copmanthorpe Pharmacy to learn about how North Yorkshire Community Pharmacies are supporting the “Stay Well this Winter” campaign promoted by the NHS and Public Health England. This encourages people most at risk from colder weather, including people with long-term health conditions and the over 65s, to prepare for the lower temperatures, along […]
