North Yorkshire Council allocated £7.8 million in SEND funding Monday, 8 April, 2024 North Yorkshire Council has been awarded £7,832,021 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive the education they deserve. A record £850 million is being invested in councils to create new places for young people with SEND and AP in mainstream and special schools. This will provide specialist support for children with... Local News
Julian attends Civic Service 27th March 2023 Julian was honoured to attend the service of thanksgiving for Craven District Council, followed by a Civic lunch. Hosted by Councillor Simon Myers, the last... Local News
Julian visits Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-School 27th March 2023 Julian visited Freda’s Community Playgroup and Pre-School based in Settle. Freda’s takes babies from 9 months old up until children start school. Freda’s is a... Local News
Julian visits Giggleswick School 27th March 2023 Julian visited Giggleswick School, a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 18. Julian met with headmaster, Sam Hart... Local News
The Budget 2023 16th March 2023 Yesterday, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the Budget which includes further support for families, employment, businesses, and investment. The Government... Local News
February in Review 3rd March 2023 It has been a busy month both in the constituency and in Westminster, Julian has been in contact with various businesses, campaign groups and constituents from... Local News
Julian welcomes meeting about safer streets in Skipton 2nd March 2023 Julian thanked Chloe Thwaites, Youth Voice and Creative Engagement Officer from NYCC for leading a discussion about safer streets in Skipton, along with Zoe... Local News
A59 Kex Gill Update 23rd February 2023 For a number of years Julian has worked with North Yorkshire County Council and has made numerous representations to government for the realignment of the... Local News
Ripon Barracks Update February 2023 8th February 2023 Response received from Alex Chalk KC MP Minster of State for Defence Procurement in response to a letter Julian Smith MP sent on 17 January 2023 on behalf of... Local News
January in Review 8th February 2023 Recently, we have sadly seen the passing of Bernard Bateman MBE and Margaret Atkinson, both hugely committed councillors and community campaigners. Both had... Local News