I recently met with National Highways for an update on safety improvements to the A19. In August 2023, safety improvements were completed to each of the central reserve gaps on the A19 between Tontine and Black Swan Overbridge, which…
Linton on Ouse: After many months of campaigning with some fantastic and hard-working individuals, the plans for an asylum processing centre was scrapped. Serious credit to all the campaigners, local residents,…
The Access for All (AfA) programme was launched in 2006 by the Department for Transport to address the issues faced by disabled passengers and passengers facing mobility restraints when using railway stations in England, Scotland or Wales.
Following a recent meeting in Filey regarding the town bus with resident Sue Cowan, Mayor Jacqui Holden-Banks and Cllr Sam Cross, I wanted to update constituents on what is being done to revive the service.
Please find below my monthly piece for the Malton Gazette on the bravery of whistleblowers: "The bravest man I’ve ever known.” A description of Sergei Magnitsky by Bill Browder, a now globally recognised name of a whistleblower who dared…
I've been informed by the Post Office that Kirby Misperton's branch is due to close next month - Monday 8th April. I completely understand this is a huge blow for residents who rely on the branch for postal, banking and business services…
Please find below my monthly piece for the Malton Gazette on the dangers of smartphones: Almost half of British teenagers feel that they’re addicted to social media, according to a recent study. Some children, even those at primary school,…
Mobile coverage in rural parts of North Yorkshire has been significantly improved after EE revealed today it has upgraded or built more than 40 masts in the county in the last two years. Five masts have been upgraded in recent months to…
The Environment Secretary will today tell water companies that no-one should profit from illegal behaviour and calls on water company bosses to take responsibility for inexcusable breaches damaging the environment. Water bosses are…
I've been informed by Barclays that the building works for the installation of the new ATM have been completed, the cash has been loaded today and the ATM team have confirmed it is now dispensing cash. Thank you to Helmsley residents for…
A plethora of homemade baked goods, craft beer and other artisan food and drink descended on Parliament this week, after I was proud to host a North Yorkshire Food Day to showcase the regions unbeatable small business producers.
This week I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary…
Please find below my monthly piece for the Malton Gazette on the potential of banking hubs: “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” – Dolly Parton
I was pleased to welcome Guy Opperman, Roads Minister to a meeting near Hopgrove, York, along with mayoral candidate, Keane Duncan, local MPs, Julian Sturdy and Sir Robert Goodwill and key business representatives.
This morning I met with Cllr George Jabbour, Allan Lewis & Nick Quin of Link to discuss the potential for a banking hub in Helmsley. Link are conducting an assessment for an access to cash review for Helmsley.
I’m thrilled the Plough has received £297,120 through the Government’s Community Ownership Fund which will return it back to the thriving and profitable business it used to be.
I’m thrilled the Plough Inn has received £297,120 through the Government’s Community Ownership Fund which will return it back to the thriving and profitable business it used to be.
The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme aims to redress financial shortfalls, and to support our listed and protected architecture for the benefit of present and future generations. Listed places of worship represent some of our nation’s…
Helmsley’s only 24/7 cash machine will be unavailable at the start of January for a limited period of time before it reopens permanently from the start of February 2024.
This week I hosted an English Whisky event in Parliament, showcasing whisky from North Yorkshire to Copeland and Northumberland to Shropshire. As many constituents know, we have three fantastic English Whisky distilleries right here in…
Barclays today officially launched its Barclays Local site in Easingwold. I share my constituents' disappointment that Barclays decided to close their branch in Easingwold. It's absolutely right that going forward, constituents will still…
Malton Museum has been awarded a grant of £50,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to commission consultants to undertake a feasibility study for a new home for the museum in Malton. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of…
I had a busy morning of surgeries today, covering issues such as oil boilers, asbestos, kinship care and planning. Thank you to everyone who attended. My next surgery will be in Easingwold on the 10th November. Book in here: https://www…
???? Parliament's Education and Engagement Service will be hosting their next residential UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme, 29-31 January 2024. Teachers will experience Parliament first-hand, and then return to their schools and…
I was delighted to visit the newly restored Bilsdale mast and meet local staff working on the site. Project Restore was a real local success story and returned signal to the area by building two interim masts to provide signal prior to the…
Third Energy’s Kirby Misperton KM8 well site has seen a green transformation into an operational test site for geothermal energy production, led by innovative geothermal project developers, CeraPhi Energy and partly funded by the Net Zero…