Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe, in partnership with North Yorkshire Police, is consulting with the public on a new list of Community Remedy options – options that will provide victims of low-level crime and anti-social behaviour with a say in how offenders should be held to account. The Community Remedy process supports theContinue reading “Have your say on how anti-social behaviour offenders make amends in North Yorkshire and York”
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Hundreds of trees set to be planted as part of National Tree Planting Week
Later this month, Harrogate Borough Council is set to plant hundreds of trees as part of National Tree Planting Week. National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. Each year, the country’s conservation sector, volunteer groups and tree-lovers come together to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of the annual treeContinue reading “Hundreds of trees set to be planted as part of National Tree Planting Week“
Statement following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
The passing of Her Majesty The Queen is a moment of profound sadness. Her unmatched sense of duty and service was always carried out with such dignity and grace. She has been a rock of wisdom, stability and continuity in our world. In times of trouble her words helped us through; when she said inContinue reading “Statement following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen”
Help with passport and driving licence issues.
Delays at the passport office and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) have meant that more people have been coming to their MPs for help. Local MP, Andrew Jones, has taken up dozens of cases and been successful in the vast majority.
July’s View from Westminster.
Andrew Jones writes a monthly column for the Advertiser series of newspapers. Below is the July article.
Turkish Baths Harrogate celebrates its 125th birthday this month.
This month Turkish Baths Harrogate will mark a historic milestone celebrating 125 years of perfecting the art of relaxation.
WATCH: MP Jones highlights local success of Access to Work programme.
During Prime Minister’s Questions today – answered by the Deputy Prime Minister due to the PM attending the NATO summit in Madrid – Andrew Jones MP highlighted the success of Disability Action Yorkshire’s efforts to support those with disabilities access work. Disability Action Yorkshire have promoted supported internships and use of the Government’s Access toContinue reading “WATCH: MP Jones highlights local success of Access to Work programme.”
New figures a welcome boost to Harrogate’s tourism industry
Newly released figures show the visitor economy of the Harrogate district is on the right path to recovery, painting a sunny picture for the local tourism industry as the summer holiday and staycation season gets underway. It follows the release of new STEAM* data, which measures the economic impact of visits to the district, andContinue reading “New figures a welcome boost to Harrogate’s tourism industry”
MP pays tribute to Malcolm Neesam.
Malcolm Neesam, Harrogate’s well-known historian, sadly died this morning on his 76th birthday. Harrogate & Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has paid tribute to Mr Neesam: “I was so saddened to learn of Malcolm’s passing. He had fought his illness with quiet dignity and determination, so typical of the qualities he showed in all he did.Continue reading “MP pays tribute to Malcolm Neesam.”
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”
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