Category: News & Articles
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January 17, 2024
Julian supports York’s UNESCO World Heritage bid
As part of his ongoing support for our city’s bid, Julian attended a meeting with various stakeholders to discuss York’s application to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. York is well and truly on the way in this process since being added to the Tentative List in September 2023 and receiving UK Government backing in […] -
January 17, 2024
York Press column: I want to get York moving
A popular New Year’s resolution is to exercise more or, if you will permit me, to get moving. While we may walk, run and cycle in York, many motorists in York will tell you they feel they aren’t going anywhere. That is why I have renewed my pledge to Get York Moving Again to ensure […] -
January 16, 2024
Julian has liver scan to promote early diagnosis
Julian was pleased to attend the Parliamentary Liver Awareness Day event hosted by the British Liver Trust on 16 January. The aim of this event was to increase awareness of the British Liver Trust’s ‘make early diagnosis of liver disease routine’ campaign amongst Members of Parliament. Early diagnosis is so incredibly important for any disease, […] -
January 16, 2024
Julian shows support for SEND families
This week, Julian attended a parliamentary drop-in session to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), specifically about how the education could be improved to meet the needs of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We all agree that all children should have access to a fulfilling education, in an inclusive […] -
January 16, 2024
Julian launches #JustDualIt campaign with Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan
Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan has today committed to making a multi-million pound investment towards delivering the long-awaited dualling of the A64. Uniting with the region’s MPs and business leaders to launch his “Just Dual It” campaign, Mr Duncan said there may be “just weeks” left to make the case to the Government. And he said […] -
January 13, 2024
Julian stands with residents against the cut to the Flaxman Croft loop
At the close of last year, City of York Council quietly announced proposed changes to bus routes that will have a disproportionally negative impact on the parts of the city within York Outer. One area where proposed changes will be felt most is in Copmanthorpe as the ‘Flaxman Croft Loop’ will be withdrawn from the […] -
January 3, 2024
York Press column: Reflections on 2023
As we enter a new year, it is only natural to reflect on the year that has passed and look ahead to what the future may hold. Last year may not have been the rollercoaster 2022 proved to be with only one Prime Minister and one Chancellor of the Exchequer but this does not […] -
December 25, 2023
Julian announces winner of his Christmas card competition
“Congratulations to Sammy (Age 4) of Copmanthorpe Primary School for winning my Christmas Card Competition – I know it will bring so much joy to my family and friends. Thank you to all the schools who participated in this year’s competition. As ever, the standard of entries was incredibly high and it was so difficult […] -
December 21, 2023
Julian slams Labour plans to cut school transport subsidy to Tadcaster Grammar
On behalf of families in Copmanthorpe, Bishopthorpe, Askham Richard, Askham Bryan and the surrounding areas, Julian has written to City of York Council as part of the consultation on the proposed removal of discretionary free transport for students from York attending Tadcaster Grammar School. Alongside York’s Conservative councillors, Julian is opposing the proposed changes as […] -
December 20, 2023
York Press column: 2023 – the year of dental care
It seems apt that my final fortnightly column of the year would begin with a theme that I have returned to many times in 2023 – NHS dental care. While traditionally a new year brings new beginnings, a new Minister for Primary Health arrived early and I did not delay in meeting with Dame Andrea Leadsom […]
