Category: News & Articles
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March 11, 2019
Julian Supports Explore York’s Successful Bid to Continue Delivering the Local Library and Archive Service
Back in October last year Julian placed on record his support for Explore Libraries to help their fantastic and ambitious bid to be approved. It is great news that last week they were awarded the contract to run York’s flagship library and archive service for the next 15 years, fulfilling the Conservative-led administration’s commitment to […] -
March 6, 2019
Julian presses Treasury Minister on funding for the dualling of the York outer ring road
This afternoon Julian pressed the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Robert Jenrick on the progress of funding for the dualling of the A1237 York northern ring road. Speaking during Treasury Questions in the Commons chamber Julian expressed his concern that traffic congestion on the A1237 was holding back the productivity of local businesses and argued […] -
February 27, 2019
Future of Bootham Park site update
It is very disappointing to see that the Department of Health has decided to proceed with the sale of the old Bootham Park Hospital site, given the ambitious plans City of York Council and York Hospital NHS Trust were working on for developing the site to provide health services, housing, improved access, and a public […] -
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 […]
