Government action means cleaner rivers for North Yorkshire Friday, 3 May, 2024 I’m pleased that Yorkshire Water is set to invest £797m in network improvements. They have cited they “understand concerns regarding discharges to waterways from combined sewer overflows (CSOs), which can occur during periods of heavy rainfall. Therefore, as well as significant investment underway to reduce the number of discharges from overflows, Yorkshire Water have launched a live map to... Local News
A success for industry as MP hosts English whisky event in Parliament 1st December 2023 This week I hosted an English Whisky event in Parliament, showcasing whisky from North Yorkshire to Copeland and Northumberland to Shropshire. As many... Westminster News
Government funding backs a new home for Malton Museum 27th October 2023 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... Local News
A busy day of meetings in Thirsk! 13th October 2023 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... Local News
Free training opportunity for teachers in Thirsk and Malton 18th September 2023 📖 Parliament's Education and Engagement Service will be hosting their next residential UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme, 29-31 January 2024. Teachers... Westminster News
Bilsdale mast visit and the progress of 'Project Restore' 30th August 2023 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... Local News
Exciting geothermal project at Kirby Misperton in initial stages 29th August 2023 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... Local News
MP praises local housing association's energy saving homes 29th August 2023 A constituent has described how moving into one of four homes which an affordable housing provider has retrofitted to make them the most energy efficient and... Local News
Wesley Centre secures £370,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 24th August 2023 Grade II* historic building, the Wesley Centre in Malton has received a major funding boost for its ongoing transformation to secure its future. As part of the... Local News
Temporary post office for Helmsley up and running 23rd August 2023 Update 23rd August I visited the Black Swan along with Cllr Jabbour and Mark Gibson. It's great to see the temporary post office ready to go - thank you to the... Local News