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May 15, 2017
Campaigning Update: Dunnington and Haxby & Wigginton
Early in the day, Julian visited Dunnington and attended a coffee morning in support of Dunnington in Bloom. This event raised over £600 and Julian was particularly impressed with the delicious chocolate from Choc-Affair, a York-based confectionary producer. Dunnington in Bloom return to the Yorkshire in Bloom competition this year and look forward to refreshing some […] -
May 12, 2017
Campaigning Update: Poppleton, Heworth Without and Rawcliffe & Clifton Without
Poppleton: Julian spent a bright afternoon in Poppleton delivering the latest ‘In-Touch’ to residents. Julian also hosted a drop-in surgery alongside Cllr Chris Steward. Heworth Without Out and about in Heworth Without. Julian recently facilitated a meeting with Yorkshire Water and local residents to discuss mis-connected sewers and […] -
May 10, 2017
Party Chairman Visits York Central Site
Last week, Julian was delighted to join Sir Patrick McLoughlin, Chairman of the Conservative Party in York to visit the York Central Teardrop site. Alongside Ed Young and Kevin Hollinrake, the respective Conservative prospective parliamentary candidates for York Central and Thirsk and Malton, Julian took Sir Patrick along to see the very early stages of […] -
May 5, 2017
Julian Welcomes Ed Young – Conservative Candidate for York Central
Julian has welcomed Ed Young’s selection as the Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for York Central in the upcoming General Election. Ed was formally selected to contest the seat by York Conservatives on Sunday and has wasted no time in hitting the campaign trail. Commenting after Ed’s selection, Julian said: “Ed is a strong local candidate […] -
May 2, 2017
Campaigning Update: Dunnington, Osbaldwick and Copmanthorpe
Dunnington: With Cllr Jenny Brooks in Dunnington. Julian has pledged his support to a campaign for supporting local shops and businesses in the village. Osbaldwick: Delivering the latest ‘In-Touch’ to villagers in Osbaldwick. Julian spoke with a number of residents who were making the most of the sunshine and was pleased […] -
May 2, 2017
Julian Launches Campaign for Re-election
Julian has been unanimously re-selected by York Conservative Association to seek re-election at the upcoming General Election, after which he launched his campaign in Earswick with his wife Victoria and local campaigners. Commenting Julian said, “This election offers a very clear choice between a strong Conservative government under Theresa May determined to deliver for ordinary families […] -
April 28, 2017
Julian speaks up on local flood defences
This Wednesday, Julian used a debate in Parliament in Westminster Hall to emphasise the importance of the sensitive use of flood defences, so that they do not protect some areas at the expense of others. The debate was on upper catchment management, i.e. the management of the upper reaches of a river. ‘Hard’ flood defences, […] -
April 27, 2017
Julian Raises Transport Infrastructure with the Prime Minister
In the final Prime Minister’s Questions session before the General Election Julian raised transport infrastructure in the House of Commons, specifically those projects integral to securing economic growth in York. Julian mentioned improvements to the northern ring road (A1237), building a railway station in Haxby, and upgrading the A64 before asking the Prime Minister to continue […] -
April 26, 2017
Julian supports workers following Nestle jobs announcement
Julian has called for support for workers following yesterday’s announcement that Nestle will be consulting over proposals which could see 143 factory workers and a further 23 in technical, warehouse and transport side of the company face redundancy. Julian understands these proposals have been made to rebalance Nestle’s local operations, and they expect that any […] -
April 21, 2017
Julian Delighted by Huntington Greenbelt Victory
The Secretary of State, Sajid Javid MP, has today dismissed a planning appeal for 109 homes on the greenbelt north of Avon Drive in Huntington. Julian was a vehement critic of the plans when they were first mooted in 2015. Alongside local residents Mr Sturdy objected to the proposals which were initially turned down by the […]
