The run-up to summer recess has been busy both in Parliament and the constituency. As well as meeting with ministerial colleagues, Julian has welcomed some fantastic local news and met with businesses and other local organisations.
Last week, Julian met with Friends of The Crown Ltd, a company formed in the aftermath of the decision by Admiral Taverns to sell The Crown Inn, Grewelthorpe, to find out more about their proposal for community ownership.
Julian met with the Trustees of Ripon Military Heritage Trust (RMHT) last Friday to learn more about their efforts to safeguard for future generations key sites of historical interest.
Julian has welcomed the news that there are now 4 million more people in work across the UK than in 2010, including an additional 259,181 people employed across Yorkshire and The Humber.
Last week, the Government announced an initial funding uplift of £204 million for local authorities towards childcare costs, rising to £288 million in 2024-25, as part of a wide-ranging package of reforms.
Following an invitation to celebrate Carers Week 2023, Julian welcomed the opportunity to visit the Carers’ Resource office in Skipton to speak to members of staff and thank them for all their hard work particularly over Covid.
The Home Secretary has announced that North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will receive an additional £1.4 million to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls, and anti-social behaviour.
