Category: News & Articles
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December 27, 2013
Julian Launches Petition Against Proposed Rural Bus Cuts
Julian has launched a petition in the village of Rufforth against North Yorkshire County Council’s proposals to withdraw some of the 412 and 413 buses which serve the community. Under the County Council’s plans, three buses each way are set to be withdrawn from the 412/413 service. The proposed reductions will see buses in the […] -
December 20, 2013
Julian’s Christmas Message
As another year draws to a close and with Christmas upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on what has been a busy year, both locally and in Westminster. Over the past nine months, many of you have been in touch regarding your concerns over the Council’s draft Local Plan. The […] -
December 12, 2013
Planning Minister Confirms No Need for Safeguarded Land in Council’s Development Plan
The Planning Minister, Nick Boles MP, has reiterated the comments he made in Parliament in October, that there is nothing in any piece of government planning guidance which requires local authorities to plan beyond the 15 year period. For York, this could mean over 1000 acres of land is set to be unnecessarily taken out […] -
December 6, 2013
Julian Calls For A Debate On The Future of Independent Petrol Retailers
Julian has called for a debate on the future of small, family run petrol stations as is has emerged that for every one supermarket station that opens, five independent retailers close as a result. Speaking in the Chamber, Julian asked: “May we have a debate on the future of independent petrol retailers and the important […] -
December 6, 2013
Julian Responds to Sad Death of Nelson Mandela
Julian’s reaction to the sad death of the former South African President Nelson Mandela last night: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa who was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his successful struggle against apartheid. Mr Mandela, the first black president to be […] -
December 5, 2013
Julian Welcomes Autumn Statement and Job Growth across York
Julian Sturdy has welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today, with the British economy set to grow faster than any other major advanced economy. Economic growth this year is double the economic forecasts, with 2.4 per cent growth predicted for next year. This good news follows the revelation that under the previous government, the British economy […] -
November 29, 2013
Julian’s Call for Evidence for Parliamentary Greenbelt Report
Julian has called on residents from across the region to submit their views on how Greenbelt land is protected and preserved for the future to a Parliamentary Group who are producing a report for Government. The York Outer MP is himself a Vice Chair of the ‘All Party Parliamentary Group on the Greenbelt’, which is writing […] -
November 28, 2013
Julian Calls for Fly Grazing To Become A Criminal Offence
Julian has called on the Government to take tougher action in order to tackle the problem of fly grazing, which is becoming increasingly common around the outskirts of York. Discussing the issue in Parliament, the York Outer MP urged the Minister to legislate for tougher sanctions on those who break the law, arguing that “fly-grazing should […] -
November 22, 2013
Julian Calls for a Debate on the DAB Switchover
Yesterday Julian questioned the Leader of the House, Andrew Lansley, on whether MPs could debate the switching off of FM and AM frequencies in favour of the new digital radio platform. Speaking in the Chamber, Julian asked: “I am sure that the whole House shares my affection for our local independent radio stations that provide […] -
November 22, 2013
Julian Calls for Rethink on Proposed Bus Reductions in Rufforth
North Yorkshire County Council has proposed a number of changes to their subsidised bus services across the county, in order to try to achieve budget savings of £1.1m. The proposed changes, which are out for consultation until Monday, include reductions to the 412/413 service in Rufforth and will see buses in the village halved in […]
