Category: News & Articles
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June 7, 2020
Carers Week 2020 and York Carers Centre
Carers Week is a vital annual event to highlight the irreplaceable contribution unpaid carers make across our city, and is especially important this year, as carers continue their selfless work under the pressure of coronavirus and social distancing. The theme of ‘Making Caring Visible’ is entirely appropriate for a time when this should be happening […] -
June 6, 2020
Letter to Yorkshire Post – We Need a Common Sense Approach to Social Distancing
It is important that the relaxation of restrictions reflects the state of the virus and reflects the state of the virus, and can be put into reverse if there are signs of a surge in infection. But if hospitality businesses begin to open as planned after July 4, the Government needs to consider common-sense changes […] -
June 5, 2020
Farmers Guardian column – Breaking Away from EU Rules on Gene Editing should be a No-Brainer for Government
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Science and Technology in Agriculture provides a forum for politicians and stakeholders to raise the profile of agricultural innovation at Westminster. The APPG was established just over 12 years ago when Sir John Beddington’s ‘perfect storm’ of food security, population growth, climate change and declining natural resources was beginning […] -
June 4, 2020
Julian urges Minster to Allow England’s Cathedrals to Reopen
Julian has today written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick to urge the Government to immediately relax the rules to allow cathedrals and other larger places of worship to safely reopen to visitors. It comes as York Minster announced it was facing a £5.2 million shortfall in its […] -
June 2, 2020
Routine dental services to resume on 8th June, after Julian questions Health Secretary
Julian has welcomed the announcement that dental surgeries can re-open for routine care from 8th June, having tabled written parliamentary questions via the House of Commons to Matt Hancock on 21st May requesting clarification on the timeline and safety precautions for this. As part of the coronavirus response, ordinary dental care has been suspended since […] -
May 29, 2020
Julian presses Minster FM purchaser on future of York local radio
Julian has today written to Dee Ford, the Group Managing Director of Bauer Media’s radio division, to raise the concerns of residents across York regarding recently announced plans to absorb Minster FM into a new regional station called Greatest Hits Radio – North Yorkshire. While acknowledging the challenges faced by the competitive radio industry, Julian […] -
May 28, 2020
Minster FM announcement
I am saddened by the announcement that Minster FM is to be absorbed into ‘Greatest Hits Radio North Yorkshire’ after acquisition by Bauer Media, and fear this means the loss of a distinctive local institution. I have always enjoyed my appearances on Minster, and believe it has made a valuable contribution to the cultural life […] -
May 27, 2020
York Press column – York’s route out of lockdown
As summer approaches, I know many residents will feel some frustration at the grinding reality of social distancing, tempered of course by the determination to safeguard the health of loved ones. I hope the government’s provisional timetable to gradually relax lockdown in June and July, if the scientific evidence at the time indicates this is […] -
May 26, 2020
Julian joins forces with City of York Council in a bid to secure Haxby station funding
Julian has thrown his weight behind City of York Council’s bid to the Government’s New Stations Fund in a joint effort to secure the funding needed to build a new railway station at Haxby. In his letter of support for the bid Mr. Sturdy outlined the large catchment that a new station would serve and […] -
May 25, 2020
Julian welcomes planning permission decision for new vascular unit at York Hospital
Julian is very pleased at City of York Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a new vascular imaging unit at York Hospital, a building extension that represents a £10 million investment in the city’s health service. When completed, this will allow for enhanced care for patients with heart and blood conditions, including the insertion […]
