Category: News & Articles
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April 16, 2014
Controversial Strensall housing development called in by Secretary of State
A planning application for 102 new homes to the north of Brecks Lane in Strensall, which was controversially approved by the City of York Council in February, has been called in by the Secretary of State, Eric Pickles MP. Planning permission was granted for the development by the Council’s planning committee after a vote of […] -
April 11, 2014
Julian calls for new technology to help tackle broadband ‘not-spot’ communities
Julian has raised concerns over communities who are failing to benefit from the roll out of superfast broadband in a debate in Parliament and called for more investment in alternative technologies. Speaking in a debate entitled ‘Broadband in the North of England’, organised by neighbouring Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Andrew Jones MP, Julian […] -
April 11, 2014
April Column: Julian welcomes pension tax cut
Once the hype has died down and Parliamentary business returns to normal, or as normal as it ever is in Westminster, it is clear that this year’s Budget contained the most radical and far reaching reforms on pensions and savings in over a century. Now I appreciate that people’s interest in such matters are mixed […] -
April 10, 2014
Julian Reacts to Updated Local Plan and Further Sites Announcements
Julian has responded to the Local Plan Further Sites Consultation document published last night, saying: “I welcome the proposed removal of the Dunnington and Huntington Travellers Sites, but I’m disappointed it’s taken this long for the Council to come to its senses on these proposals. Since the Local Plan was first announced a year ago, these […] -
April 9, 2014
Julian Welcomes Reopening of Lendal Bridge to Cars
Julian has welcomed the reopening of Lendal Bridge in York to cars saying: “I’m delighted to see the Council has u-turned on this disastrous policy. This is a major victory for common sense and I’m looking forward to easier access through the City Centre and less congestion in other areas of York as a result. […] -
April 4, 2014
Julian and Local Councillor Paul Doughty Welcome Reintroduction of Evening Bus Services
After a long running campaign, Julian and Paul Doughty, the Ward Councillor for Strensall (including Stockton-on-the-Forest), have welcomed the news that the evening services on the Yorkshire Coastliner bus look set to be reintroduced in Stockton-on-the-Forest in May. The company who operate the Coastliner, Transdev, had withdrawn three of the evening services returning to the […] -
April 3, 2014
Julian Calls on Government to ‘Rebalance’ Wind Farm Subisidies
Julian has called on the Government to rebalance the subsidies away from onshore wind power and towards other forms of renewable energy in two separate questions to the Energy Ministers in the House of Commons this morning. The move comes after Julian joined several communities to the East of York in fighting proposals for two 80m […] -
April 1, 2014
Julian Welcome’s Lendal Bridge Ruling
According to the latest ruling by the Traffic Adjudicator, York Council are not allowed to issue fines for traffic restrictions on Lendal Bridge. Local MP Julian Sturdy has welcomed the ruling as “a victory for common sense”. Today Julian commented “The closure of Lendal Bridge has been a dog’s breakfast from start to finish. Not […] -
March 27, 2014
Julian Welcomes Licensing Decision on Proposed Use of Monk Stray for Events
After making several representations on behalf of hundreds of residents in the Heworth Without area, Julian is delighted that the Licensing Committee have massively scaled back the Council’s plans to use the Monk Stray open space for public events. If approved, the Council’s original licensing application would have allowed them to use the stray to […] -
March 27, 2014
Julian Raises Delay in Vital Missing Persons Legislation
Today Julian asked for a statement on the Presumption of Death Act, which is important to the relatives of those who have gone missing and has been delayed in being implemented. Julian raised his concerns on behalf of the family of Claudia Lawrence, who went missing in York over five years ago. He asked “Can we […]
