Harrogate and Knaresborough MP has called for a House of Commons debate on speeding up the implementation of the Future Homes and Future Building Standards to ensure new residential and commercial builds are built to save energy.
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First John Forster tennis tournament a big success.
Knaresborough King James Tennis Club (KKJTC) has celebrated its inaugural John Forster tennis tournament in style.
MP and leading holiday homes operator team up on Nidd water quality campaign.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones has teamed up with Meridian Parks, owner of the 550 holiday-home Knaresborough Lido, to campaign for better water quality in the River Nidd.
Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement.
Millions of people across the UK who are currently providing unpaid care to dependant family members or friends will be entitled to unpaid leave under new laws backed by the Government.
Library hosts football-themed activities with Harrogate Town’s mascot.
Football fever is about to take over Harrogate library with the arrival of Harrogate Town AFC’s official mascot.
Our Angels receives £12,000 donation from Harrogate Borough Council.
This week Our Angels was presented with a cheque for £12,000 from Harrogate Borough Council.
WATCH: Local MP speaks up for those with autism and ADHD.
Today in the House of Commons local MP Andrew Jones asked the Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy, Maria Caulfield, to consider the autism and ADHD diagnosis criteria to improve access to services.
VIDEO: Local MP sees progress on new leisure centre.
Harrogate Borough Council (HBC) has invested millions in Knaresborough recently including ongoing work to build a brand new leisure centre and pool. Local MP, Andrew Jones, got a peek behind the hoardings at progress.
£180 million to improve children’s development in the early years.
Thousands of early years professionals will benefit from investment to drive quality and training and to better support the next generation of children.
£6.4 million boost for employers to support disabled people.
Thousands of businesses across the UK will benefit from a new £6.4 million online service to help employers better support disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace.
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