Julian Smith MP and councillors meet operator over 580 bus concerns Monday, 11 May, 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP, along with Cllrs Simon Myers and David Staveley, has met with Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire (KLCH) to raise concerns about recent changes to the 580 bus service between Skipton and Settle. During a meeting on Monday, 11 May, with Damion Edwards, Operations Director at KLCH, Julian highlighted the impact that the reduced timetable is having on communities along the... Local News
Julian Smith MP visits Holme Grown Eastby to support community growing initiative 8th May 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has visited Holme Grown Eastby CIC, a four-acre community growing space near Skipton, to meet staff and volunteers and learn... Local News
Launch of new Craven College construction facilities 6th May 2026 Students and special guests came together at Craven College in Skipton for the official launch of the college's game changing new construction facilities. The... Local News
Julian Smith MP visits Glasshouses Community Primary School 29th April 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith MP visited Glasshouses Community Primary School on Friday 24 April, meeting pupils to talk about his work as the local Member of... Local News
Julian Smith MP meets Community First Yorkshire 29th April 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has met with senior leaders from Community First Yorkshire to discuss the role the voluntary, community and social enterprise... Local News
Julian Smith MP welcomes social media age restrictions for under‑16s 28th April 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has welcomed confirmation from the Government that age or functionality restrictions on social media for children under the... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP visits Glasshouses Cricket Club to highlight challenges facing grassroots sport 28th April 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has visited Glasshouses Cricket Club to meet long‑standing groundsman Ken Hainsworth and discuss the future of grassroots... Local News
Julian Smith MP raises concern over rise in claimant count in Skipton and Ripon 24th April 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has expressed concern following the latest claimant count figures showing an increase in the number of people claiming... Local News
Local MP raises PFAS concerns in Parliament 23rd April 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP today discussed the issue of PFAS contamination in the House of Commons, during a statement on the Environmental Audit... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP congratulates local schools on School Games Mark awards 20th April 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has congratulated schools across the Skipton and Ripon constituency after a large number were recognised with Gold and... Local News
