Bringing a community bus back to Filey Friday, 26 April, 2024 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. I completely understand the impact losing the bus has had on my constituents' ability to access medical services and local shops, as well as feeling separated from the community. Following a... Local News
NHS trusts to tighten up suicide risk assessment thanks to local family campaign 10th September 2019 NHS England has written to all mental health trusts to ensure that they adhere to NICE guidelines on the use of risk assessment tools after I raised the issued... Local News
New Transport Secretary to intervene in A64 dual carriageway bid 9th September 2019 Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP and Roads Minister, Baroness Vere have promised to speak urgently with Highways England about the proposed dualling of the... Local News
Welcome news – work to improve safety at Staxton starts today 9th September 2019 I am delighted that work to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians at Staxton crossroads on the A64 is to start today. I have been working closely with... Local News
Austerity is over – great news 4th September 2019 The Chancellor’s spending review heralds the end of a tough era of austerity and is welcome news for the constituency. It will mean everyone, young and old... Westminster News
Good news - Work to prevent flooding in Sherburn to start soon 30th August 2019 I am very pleased to hear that work to stop a repeat of the flooding at the crossroads at the centre of the village of Sherburn on the A64 is to start this... Local News
Leaving the EU with a deal on October 31st 29th August 2019 I have been absolutely clear throughout the Brexit process that we should respect the referendum decision but that it is better for businesses and jobs if we... Local News
Extra funds for Scarborough and Friarage hospitals is good news 23rd August 2019 I am delighted that Scarborough and the Friarage hospital in Northallerton will benefit from a new community services formula and extra money for being... Local News
A64 safety improvements begin soon 16th August 2019 I am delighted that work to make the A64 safer around Crambeck and Rillington are due to start in September. I have been campaigning with Councillor Caroline... Local News
Backing plans for a Northern Budget 15th August 2019 Today I am calling on the Government to prioritise spending on infrastructure in the North in the spending review later this year. This investment is long... Local News