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Bringing a community bus back to Filey

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.

Gazette monthly column: The bravery of the whistleblower

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 to take on Russian corruption.

MP will press for Kirby Misperton postal services to remain

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 and fully share the frustration of local people.

Plans to cut puppy smuggling in Thirsk and Malton

Dog lovers in Thirsk and Malton will soon be assured about the health and welfare of their puppies thanks to a proposed new law.

Plans for a new law to prevent puppy smugglers from importing poorly and ill dogs were backed in Parliament today.

Vital mobile coverage boost welcomed by Thirsk & Malton MP

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 bring enhanced 4G mobile connectivity to the villages of Cha

Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses

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.

£5.4m government investment boost for NY charge points

New grants for state-funded schools, nurseries and more to help with EV chargepoint costs
New proposals to ensure chargepoints can be installed even faster
Five more local authorities, including North Yorkshire, set to receive funding for local chargepoints

Savouring success for North Yorkshire food and drink industry

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.