Renewables boosted as UK imports no Russian gas for a year.
The UK has gone a full year without importing any Russian gas – in a boost for the country’s energy security.
Inflation down, energy price cap down, economic forecast up.
This week inflation has fallen by 1.4 per cent, Ofgem announced the energy price cap will fall by over £400 from July and the IMF has predicted the UK economy to grow having previously predicted a recession.
MP welcomes investment to improve school buildings.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones has welcomed over £450 million in extra funding from the Government to upgrade school buildings across the country, including projects at Rossett School and Bilton Grange Primary.
Reforms to deliver fairer Private Rented Sector for tenants and landlords.
Eleven million tenants across England will benefit from safer, fairer and higher quality homes thanks to a once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing laws.
Government sets out plan to boost access to primary care.
Ministers have announced policies to tackle the 8am GP appointment rush and give a bigger role to pharmacies to ease pressure on the NHS.
World Bee Day 2023.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has published a video speaking with Bilton and Nidd Gorge Councillor and North Yorkshire climate change champion, Paul Haslam, regarding the importance of bees and how to protect them.
NHS to save £7bn thanks to medicine pricing agreement.
The voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) means patients can access new lifesaving treatments in a cost effective way for the NHS.
Government extends £2 bus fare cap.
Millions of passengers across England will continue to ‘Get Around for £2’ as the Government has confirmed the £2 bus fare will be extended until 31 October.
Solar farm proposal update.
Residents in Scotton, Farnham and Brearton have contacted local MP, Andrew Jones, concerned about the lack of any information about proposals for a solar farm in the area.
Government backs British farmers with new package of support.
Farmers will benefit from a commitment to protect their interests in future trade deals, support to boost domestic fruit and veg production and new investment in technologies thanks to a package of support set out by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a summit hosted at Downing Street today (16 May).
Community Ownership Fund third round to open.
The £150 million Community Ownership Fund will launch its third bidding round on 31 May 2023 with the Government publishing a new prospectus detailing changes to the eligibility requirements of the programme.
VIDEO: MP highlights tree strategy.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has published a video detailing the importance of trees in our communities to offset carbon emissions and the steps the Government is taking to plant more trees.
“Your Police Force, your say” – Commissioner to host online road safety meeting with Chief Constable
On Thursday 25th May 2023, Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe will host an online public meeting where she will scrutinise and hold the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police to account on behalf of the public’s concerns.
May’s View from Westminster
This month we reach the business-end of the campaign to designate the River Nidd at the Lido as official bathing water.
Ripley school rated ‘GOOD’.
Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School was recently visited by Ofsted for a two-day inspection with the final report now being finalised. The school is rated ‘Good’.
Law banning employers withholding tips passed.
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 2 May meaning tips will be protected for over two million workers.
Crackdown on scam calls and texts in new fraud strategy.
The Prime Minister has outlined the Government’s plan to tackle scam calls and texts and bring those behind them to justice.
Primary school classes to receive Coronation wildflower seeds.
The Department for Education (DfE), working with the Eden Project, is sending all state-funded primary schools seeds to celebrate the coronation and promote biodiversity.
MP sees hospital’s green initiatives first-hand.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has visited Harrogate District Hospital to learn more about Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust’s work to reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint and reinvest funds into patient care.
Council secures funding to tackle rogue landlords.
North Yorkshire Council has been awarded £1.4m from the Government for its housing service ahead of drawing up a new, county-wide housing strategy.
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