

Fun, healthy activities and nutritious food for children this summer
Holiday clubs are taking place this summer which will provide children with nutritious food and a chance to take part in exciting and engaging activities to improve health and wellbeing. The FEAST programme is now in its second year and sees holiday activities including sports, outdoor activities and creative workshops taking place in each NorthContinue reading “Fun, healthy activities and nutritious food for children this summer”

June’s View from Westminster.
Andrew Jones writes a monthly column for the Advertiser series of newspapers. Below is the June article. This month, all the political talk seems to have been of votes of confidence in the Prime Minister and whether the Leader of the Opposition will be fined for breaking the rules. People might be forgiven for thinkingContinue reading “June’s View from Westminster.”

VIDEO: “Get driver training back on track” MP’s call.
In contrast to the strikes closing our rail lines, Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones raised the prospect of re-instating lost services in Harrogate by investing in driver training at Prime Minister’s Questions today. Mr Jones said: “I wanted to raise the issue as I know how difficult some people are finding getting to LeedsContinue reading “VIDEO: “Get driver training back on track” MP’s call.”

MP’s support for UK Digital Strategy.
The government has unveiled its new plan to grow the economy and create more high-skilled, high wage jobs by cementing the UK as a global tech superpower, building on our position as Europe’s leading destination for starting and growing digital businesses. Launched at the start of London Tech Week, the new UK Digital Strategy bringsContinue reading “MP’s support for UK Digital Strategy.”

Have your say in Commissioner Zoë’s June Public Accountability Meetings.
Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe will host her monthly Public Accountability Meetings on Thursday 23 June and is encouraging people across North Yorkshire and York to get involved. As well as receiving the latest updates from North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, there will be a focus on Out of Court Disposal andContinue reading “Have your say in Commissioner Zoë’s June Public Accountability Meetings.”

VIDEO: Jones speaks up for park home residents.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones has called on government ministers to give support with fuel bills to residents in park home sites. Many park homes do not have mains gas and electricity is metered through the site owner. This means that residents will not automatically receive the government’s £400 support payment as this isContinue reading “VIDEO: Jones speaks up for park home residents.”

New project provides real-time information about air quality.
An innovative new project is providing real-time information about air quality in Harrogate and Selby. The Wi-Fi enabled sensors measure a range of pollutants and send data to central website which collates information for analysis. Local authorities have a duty to produce air quality reports and ensure that key pollutants, that are known to affectContinue reading “New project provides real-time information about air quality.”

MP’s Starbeck Community Day advice clinic this Saturday.
Local MP Andrew Jones will be holding an advice clinic at the Starbeck Community Day at Harrogate Railway AFC’s ground this Saturday (18 June) from 12noon until 4pm. Mr Jones and members of his casework team will be on hand to speak to constituents about any issues they might have. Starbeck Community Day will beContinue reading “MP’s Starbeck Community Day advice clinic this Saturday.”

Jones renews pledge to support carers
Harrogate & Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has renewed his pledged to support unpaid carers this Carers Week, taking place this week. Carers Week is an annual awareness week which recognises the vital contribution made by people caring unpaid for family members or friends who have a disability, illness, mental health condition, or who need extraContinue reading “Jones renews pledge to support carers”

What do you think about fire service plans?
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe is going on the road to hear views on proposals for North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. Over the next few weeks Zoë will be touring the whole of York and North Yorkshire asking the public what they think. She will be in Harrogate on Prospect Crescent onContinue reading “What do you think about fire service plans?”
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