MP’s report calls for local shale gas planning decisions and national guidelines 5th July 2018 I welcome the conclusions of a select committee report into planning guidance for fracking which calls for national guidelines to control development and... Local News
Highways England takes action to make the A64 at Crambeck safer 2nd July 2018 I’m pleased to be able to report that Highways England is developing substantial proposals for the realignment of the existing footways and kerbs, new... Local News
Sport is a great way to tackle loneliness 29th June 2018 I was delighted to be invited to play Boccia and New Age Curling with members from a network of ‘Primetime’ groups at Husthwaite village hall today. It’s a... Local News
Highways England plans to extend speed limit zones through Rillington 28th June 2018 Highways England is to prioritise reducing speeds through the village of Rillington on the A64 to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Following... Local News
Calling for a Social Care Premium to fund personal care 27th June 2018 A cross-party inquiry by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, which I sit on, and the Health and Social Care Committee has recommended that... Local News
Major improvements to the Barton Hill junction completed 22nd June 2018 It’s great news that the improvements to the Barton Hill junction on the A64, which involved alterations to the former crossroads to become a staggered junction... Local News
Energy Minister promises tighter regulations for decommissioning of shale sites 22nd June 2018 Energy Minister, Claire Perry, has confirmed that all operators who apply for hydraulic fracturing consent will have to demonstrate that they can fund any... Local News
Draft report reveals allegations of serious bank malpractice 22nd June 2018 The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fair Business Banking, which I co-Chair, has published the draft Project Lord Turnbull report, which makes serious... Local News
Prime Minister recognises two outstanding North Yorkshire volunteers 22nd June 2018 I am absolutely delighted that Tony Jameson-Allen and Chris Wilkins have won Points of Lights awards for their ‘Sporting Memories’. Tony and Chris, from... Local News