Category: News & Articles
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August 26, 2022
Julian visits Barclays Eagle Lab at the Guildhall
Today, Julian visited the new Barclays Eagle Lab at the refurbished Guildhall. This Eagle Lab is a new partnership between Barclays and the University of York to support founders and entrepreneurs to innovate and grow. What started out initially as an idea to use under utilised branch space has now grown to 34 sites with […] -
August 25, 2022
Save New Earswick Indoors Bowls Club
Julian wholeheartedly supports the cross-party community effort by New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club members and local residents to stop Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust from closing a treasured community asset in pursuit of portfolio expansion. Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust has attempted similar before when they tried to close New Earswick Swimming Pool but a successful community-led […] -
August 24, 2022
York Press column: Now more than ever we must stand up for local services
This summer has seen a couple of concerning setbacks for the provision of local services in towns and villages in my constituency. Last month came news that from October the Haxby branch of Barclays bank would be part of the latest round of closures, with Barclays citing huge reductions in the number of customers using […] -
August 23, 2022
Wyre Pond Appeal
Several concerned constituents have written to Julian regarding the dire state of Wyre Pond after prolonged warm weather and limited rainfall have left little water for local wild life. The immediate concern is with a hosepipe ban due to begin on Friday and substantial rainfall not forecast for some time, the pond will completely dry […] -
August 22, 2022
Julian secures visit from Barclays Van for Haxby branch customers
Following the disappointing decision by Barclays to close their branch in Haxby, York Outer MP Julian Sturdy has secured a visit by the Barclays Van to assist the community as they transition to not having over-the-counter services in town. A team from Barclays will be at Haxby Memorial tomorrow with appointment slots available to book […] -
August 21, 2022
Action to save the Number 11 Bishopthorpe – Ashley Park bus service
Julian shares the concerns of residents after it emerged that the vital local bus service between Bishopthorpe and Ashley Park via South Bank and the city centre was at risk of being cut. While discussions between City of York Council and the operator First York are still ongoing, fears have been raised over a proposed […] -
August 20, 2022
Julian visits Poppleton Village Show
Julian was pleased to see lots of residents and visitors supporting Poppleton Village Show today. There were some great stands raising money for local causes such as the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the village library. Julian enjoyed talking to library volunteers about the summer reading challenge for school children and the weekly story time for […] -
August 19, 2022
Julian holds appointment-based surgery at his constituency office
As part of his regular series of advice surgeries, Julian held an appointment-based surgery at his constituency office. Issues raised include the cost of living, rail travel and post-Brexit arrangements for the arts. If you would require assistance and would like to attend Julian’s next appointment-based surgery, please email julian.sturdy.mp@parliament.uk. Julian also holds drop-in surgeries […] -
August 17, 2022
Julian writes to residents about planning application for 11 The Village, Wigginton
Following a number of pieces of correspondence from constituents in objection to plans for a retirement village at 11 The Village in Wigginton, Julian has written to hundreds of residents in the vicinity to ensure they’re aware of the application and can contribute their views to the planning process. In terms of planning, Julian focuses […] -
August 12, 2022
Hosepipe Ban for Yorkshire
Yorkshire Water has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August. Yorkshire Water’s director of water, Neil Dewis, said: “Parts of Yorkshire have seen the lowest rainfall since our records began more than 130 years ago. The hot, dry, weather means that Yorkshire’s rivers are running low and our reservoirs are around […]
