Public Consultation Launched on Plans for New Airedale Hospital Friday, 12 June, 2026 Residents, patients, staff and the wider community are being invited to have their say on the future of healthcare in the region as a consultation on plans for a new state-of-the-art Airedale Hospital has now opened. The project forms part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme, with Airedale identified as a priority scheme due to the condition of its current buildings. The draft plans outline... Local News
Julian Smith MP urges Wharfedale residents to share views on visitor pressures 27th May 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP is encouraging residents across Wharfedale to take part in a survey being run by the North Yorkshire Public Safety Service to... Local News
Julian Smith MP meets constituent to discuss improvements to support for people with severe ME 26th May 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has met with constituent Claire Hirst in Pateley Bridge to discuss the need for improved healthcare provision for people... Local News
Julian Smith MP hosts parliamentary roundtable on salt reduction 26th May 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has hosted a parliamentary roundtable in Westminster to discuss the urgent need for action to reduce salt consumption across... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP welcomes new multi-million funds to support places of worship and heritage buildings 22nd May 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP is encouraging local organisations, faith groups and community leaders across Skipton and Ripon to apply for new funding to... Local News
Julian Smith MP raises concerns over steel import quotas affecting local businesses 21st May 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP today raised concerns in the House of Commons about the impact of steel import quotas on local firms during Business and... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP raises concerns over rising claimant figures in Skipton and Ripon 20th May 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has expressed concern following the latest claimant count figures published by the Office for National Statistics, showing... Local News
Julian Smith MP and councillors meet operator over 580 bus concerns 11th 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... 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
