Category: News & Articles
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May 13, 2013
Julian hosts Public Meeting on Controversial Knapton Showpeople Site Proposals
Julian has hosted a public meeting in Upper Poppleton for residents concerned by the many controversial proposals contained within the Council’s draft Local Plan. However, the meeting, which took place on Saturday at the All Saints Hall, was primarily focused on the Council’s plans to create a 20 pitch travelling showpeople site, in the nearby […] -
May 2, 2013
Julian Calls for Review of York Bus Network
After hosting a public meeting in Haxby for residents concerned by the deterioration of the No.13 bus service, Julian has called on First and other bus operators to review their networks to achieve better services for local residents. At the recent meeting, which Julian chaired, over 50 residents from Haxby, Wigginton and Copmanthorpe were given […] -
April 30, 2013
Julian Lobbies Government to Step in on Council’s Wind Farm Proposals
Julian has today written to Eric Pickles MP, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, to ask him to reform planning policy to give communities and individuals greater power to stop wind farms from getting the go ahead. The move follows the publishing of the City of York Council’s draft Local Plan, in which […] -
April 25, 2013
Julian Launches Council E-Petition to Protect York’s Greenbelt
Julian has recently launched an online petition on the City of York Council website, as part of his campaign to protect York’s greenbelt. The move follows the announcement that the Council plan to build large scale housing developments on over 1000 acres of traditionally greenbelt-protected land. The comprehensive and resolute petition reads: “We the undersigned petition […] -
April 17, 2013
Julian Raises Concerns over Nursery Funding in York
Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, yesterday hosted a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of nursery funding, specifically concerning the problems surrounding the Free Entitlement scheme the Government provides for 3 to 4 year olds and the impact on local nurseries. Nursery funding has been a contentious issue for some time with […] -
April 12, 2013
Julian vows to protect Greenbelt following Council Local Plan announcement
Julian has today vowed to fight to protect the Greenbelt surrounding York from unnecessary development, following the City of York Council’s announcement that they intend to build over 1000 houses a year. The Council’s draft Local Plan has been met with mixed views since it was announced earlier today. However, Julian has outlined his strong opposition […] -
April 10, 2013
Julian to host Public Bus Meeting in Haxby & Wigginton
Julian is to host a public meeting to discuss with residents their concerns about bus services in Haxby & Wigginton and particularly the No.13 service, which has been through some controversial changes in recent months. Also present at the meeting will be a group of senior representatives from First, who operate the buses in the […] -
April 8, 2013
Julian Reacts to Sad Death of Baroness Thatcher
Julian has today expressed his sadness and deep regret upon hearing the news of Baroness Thatcher’s death this morning. In a statement, Julian said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Baroness Thatcher. While I understand she polarised opinion, for me, and I expect for many others, she was one of the […] -
April 2, 2013
Julian vows to continue campaigning for Haxby & Wigginton Station
Julian has welcomed the announcement that Haxby & Wigginton Station could still be in line for government funding but expressed his disappointment that the City of York Council’s bid has not been successful in the first round. However, he has pledged to continue fighting for a Haxby & Wigginton station, which he believes could benefit residents […] -
March 27, 2013
Julian Raises Flood Insurance Fears in Parliament
Yesterday, Julian raised his concerns about the future of flooding insurance in a passionate speech in the Commons. The Statement of Principles – the agreement between the government and the insurance industry, which safeguards flooding cover – is due to expire in June this year. While negotiations for what will replace it have gone on […]
