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 National Autistic Society’s Parliamentary Reception 12th February 2024 Many constituents contacted me, requesting that I attend the National Autistic Society’s Parliamentary reception to learn more about how autistic children in... Westminster News
Barclays confirms face-to-face replacement service at The Swadford Centre, Skipton 12th February 2024 Barclays have now confirmed that, following the closure of their Skipton branch, a new face-to-face replacement service will launch on Friday 8th March 2024... Local News
Julian learns about sustainability at Sally Farm 8th February 2024 Julian recently visited Sally Farm in Helperby to receive a tour of Dr Leon Furlong’s impressive 600 acre sustainable farm project. During the visit, Julian... Local News
Julian Smith MP Visits Farewells Funerals 6th February 2024 Julian was recently given a warm welcome at Farewells Funerals newly established in Masham, from the founder of the Funeral Directors Victoria Wells, joined by... Local News
January in Review 1st February 2024 It has been a busy start to the new year for Julian, with lots going on in Westminster and across Skipton and Ripon. Perhaps the most significant news for... Local News
302 pharmacies across Humber and North Yorkshire sign up for launch of Pharmacy First 1st February 2024 The Government have this week launched Pharmacy First, which enables pharmacists to provide treatment for seven common health conditions without the need for a... Westminster News
Four Skipton and Ripon football clubs to receive grassroots funding 29th January 2024 Four football clubs across Skipton and Ripon have been awarded grants as part of the Multi-Sport Grassroots Fund. Nidd United Junior Football Club, Darley... Local News
Additional £600 million announced for local authorities 26th January 2024 This week, the Government announced additional measures for local authorities, worth £600 million, including £500 million of new funding for councils for adult... Local News
Nearly half of Skipton and Ripon now covered by Gigabit Broadband as UK expands network faster than any EU country 25th January 2024 44.5 per cent of Skipton and Ripon now has access to lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband, after the Government launched Project Gigabit in 2019. The £5... Local News