MPs Urge North Yorkshire Mayor to Back A64 Dualling Campaign Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Kevin Hollinrake MP, representing Thirsk and Malton, has today expressed frustration over the apparent lack of full support from the York & North Yorkshire Mayor, David Skaith, for the campaign to dual the A64 between Hopgrove Junction and Barton-le-Willows. Despite several attempts to engage with the Mayor to avoid public disagreement, Mr. Hollinrake feels compelled to speak out on the matter due... Local News
Fighting to keep Pickering’s Hungate Centre for Community use 15th February 2021 I shall continue to challenge the legal basis upon which the RVS (Royal Voluntary Centre) plans to sell off Hungate Centre in Pickering. The RVS took over as... Local News
Reopening of National Lottery Grants for Heritage 12th February 2021 I am urging heritage organisations in his constituency to apply for a new National Lottery grant for Heritage. This potential funding will help organisations... Local News
£153 million funding boost for North Yorkshire since the start of the pandemic 11th February 2021 New figures show that local authorities across North Yorkshire have so far received an extra £153m to support vital local services during the Covid-19 pandemic... Local News
Hundreds of jobs planned for Dalton 49 Thirsk 9th February 2021 Plans to turn Dalton 49 Thirsk into a logistics park will bring much needed jobs to the area and will be good news for the regional economy. Developers Opus... Local News
No reprieve for RAF Linton on Ouse 2nd February 2021 I am deeply saddened that efforts to find a last minute reprieve for RAF Linton on Ouse have failed. I have held a number of meetings with the Defence Secretary... Local News
Four North Yorkshire schools awarded Academy status 1st February 2021 It’s fantastic news that, from today (February 1st), three primary schools in my constituency have been made Academies as part of the newly formed Ryedale... Local News
North Yorkshire MP urges employers join the Kickstart Scheme 1st February 2021 I am today urging businesses in Thirsk and Malton to sign up to the £2 billion Kickstart scheme, which is designed to give young people at risk of long-term... Westminster News
UC uplift would require tax increase says MP 1st February 2021 There is a compelling case to continue the £20 Universal Credit uplift following an evidence-based report from an all-party group of MPs and Peers which I co-... Westminster News
Pickering’s Hungate Centre must be kept for community use 27th January 2021 I am committed to fight tooth and nail to ensure Hungate Centre in Pickering is retained for use by local organisations and groups. It was originally built and... Local News