Category: News & Articles
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February 19, 2019
‘York Press’ column – Housing development must protect York’s natural heritage
Two weeks ago I hosted senior Treasury Minister Liz Truss in Poppleton, visiting the Pavers Shoes head office to see the £10 million investment they are making, which will create 50-100 new jobs. Liz is very vocal on the need for government to back business to create opportunity, and the need to rapidly expand housebuilding […] -
February 12, 2019
Julian presses Minister on implementing ‘Claudia’s law’ for missing people
This morning Julian pressed the Under Secretary of State for Justice on the need to implement the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 as soon as possible, to deliver certainty and relief for affected families, in a debate in Westminster Hall in the House of Commons. This legislation is known to most as ‘Claudia’s Law’ after […] -
February 12, 2019
Winter energy bills advice from Citizens Advice York
York’s Citizens Advice service are providing advice and guidance on how people can manage their heating and energy bills during this period of cold weather. This is all the more important given that cold weather payments were triggered for several York area postcodes last week. I encourage any local residents with questions or concerns in […] -
February 12, 2019
Julian supports World Cancer Day with Cancer Research UK
Last Wednesday Julian met with campaigners from Cancer Research UK at a special event held in Parliament to mark World Cancer Day, designated to raise awareness of this disease, and the steps we can all take to address it. He heard about the charity’s research, and discussed what he could do to assist in improving […] -
February 8, 2019
Julian meets with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at Askham Bog to discuss the impact of the proposed development immediately adjacent to this SSSI and the Environment Bill
Last week, Julian met with Rob Stoneman, Chief Exec of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) at a very wintery Askham Bog to discuss their objections to the proposed development site on Moor Lane and hear more about YMT’s vision for an ambitious Environment Bill. In the summer, Julian wrote to residents regarding the land south […] -
January 30, 2019
Last night’s Brexit votes in the Commons
I was very glad to see the ‘Brady amendment’ passed by a clear majority in the House of Commons last night, which declared that MPs would support the government’s withdrawal agreement subject to changes to the Northern Ireland ‘backstop’. Given that this was the reason I could not support the government’s deal earlier this month, […] -
January 29, 2019
Hessay Asphalt Plant application refused as Julian speaks up for local residents at Planning Committee
Last week, Julian joined forces with a number of local residents and Cllr Chris Steward to speak in objection to the proposed asphalt plant at Hessay Industrial Estate. Barring one abstention, the Planning Committee voted unanimously to refuse the proposals. Tynedale Roadstone Ltd applied for planning permission to build the structure at Hessay Industrial Estate […] -
January 29, 2019
Julian hosts Cabinet Minister at Pavers Poppleton HQ as expansion gets underway
Last Friday, Julian visited the headquarters of York-based shoe retailer Pavers with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss. The Chief Secretary, deputy to Chancellor Philip Hammond, was there to view first-hand the progress of a £10 million investment in the site, with a 4400 square metre extension to the firm’s distribution depot. Upon […] -
January 28, 2019
Julian visits new York medical technology manufacturer
Julian recently visited York Instruments, a new advanced manufacturing company with a particular focus on advanced medical devices based at the York Science Park in Heslington. He viewed their main product, a next-generation MEG brain scanner, and discussed the company’s plans for regional expansion. York Instruments only dates to 2015, and already sustains 41 high-skill […] -
January 25, 2019
Julian meets Culture Secretary to discuss improving rural mobile 4G
Last week, Julian met the Secretary of State for Digital and Culture, Jeremy Wright to stress the need for steady further progress on improving rural 4G mobile coverage. Acting in his capacity as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business, Julian asked him to take on board the findings of the group’s report […]
