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
At last! Major upgrade of York Outer Ring Road finally gets the go ahead 1st October 2018 I am delighted that the York Outer Ring Road is one of five schemes announced by the Secretary of State, Chris Grayling, in his Conference Speech today as part... Local News
Supporting Filey’s bid for a Blue Flag 28th September 2018 I will do everything I can to help support Filey to get the prestigious Blue Flag back. The Blue Flag scheme acts as a guarantee to tourists that a beach or... Local News
Challenging Barclays over closure of last bank in Filey 26th September 2018 I am deeply disappointed that Barclays is to close the one and only remaining bank in Filey. In a bid to save the branch I met with representatives from the... Local News
Better access for the disabled at Thirsk station 21st September 2018 It’s time something was done to improve access for disabled people at Thirsk Station. It currently has no disabled access to the station itself or between... Local News
Major review into rail franchising is good news 20th September 2018 I am confident that the review into the future of rail services, following the delays and cancellations on the East Coast and across the North after the... Local News
Amendments to TransPennine Express timetable from December 2018 17th September 2018 I welcome the improvements that TransPennine Express is planning to introduce to its services from December following delays and cancellations throughout the... Local News
My Parental Leave and Pay Bill receives Royal Assent 13th September 2018 I am proud and deeply honoured that my Parental Leave and Pay Bill, which will give grieving parents the right to paid bereavement leave has received Royal... Local News
Speaking out against changes to planning rules for fracking 12th September 2018 This is an issue which concerns me greatly and I know worries many constituents. So I was pleased to have been able to make my views heard in a special... Local News
Supporting North Yorkshire farmers 12th September 2018 I was proud today to wear my wheat-pin badge today in support of British farming at Back British Farming Day in Westminster. Farming is the bedrock of the UK’s... Local News