MP supports Yorkshire Water’s efforts to improve water quality Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 Kevin Hollinrake MP, Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton, visited Yorkshire Water’s Carthorpe wastewater treatment works to see a £3.3m project improving river health. The scheme uses electrocoagulation technology to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Holme Beck through treated wastewater. This innovative approach is less carbon-intensive than traditional chemical treatments and... Local News
Significant funding boost for North Yorkshire’s schools 16th October 2019 I am delighted to announce that the Government has confirmed total per pupil funding available for schools in Thirsk and Malton will increase by almost five per... Local News
Celebrating the launch of Yorkshire’s first single malt 15th October 2019 Following my raising of the issue in Parliament, I have established that forthcoming US retaliatory tariffs will not apply to Yorkshire’s first single malt... Local News
Banks must provide access to cash for my constituents 14th October 2019 I welcome the recent Barclays Bank announcement that branches in local market towns will be kept open but have significant concerns about withdrawal of support... Local News
North Yorkshire police to be bolstered in new recruitment drive 10th October 2019 I welcome the news this week that North Yorkshire will be recruiting 58 new police officers. This is part of a new nationwide recruitment drive to hire 20,000... Local News
My campaign to lower tax on British wine 7th October 2019 I have launched a campaign to lower duties for small British vineyards. Over forty MPs who have vineyards producing British wine in their constituencies added... Local News
Prosperity gap between North and South is wider than ever 2nd October 2019 I am calling for urgent action to address the regional income inequality which is currently at a 100-year high. The average income in London is now 150% higher... Local News
Pledging my support for a Northern Forest 1st October 2019 I am one hundred per cent behind ambitious plans to plant a Northern Forest and I would like to appeal to anyone who can to get involved. I was pleased to be... Local News
Help to Save scheme is proving a great success 30th September 2019 The Government-backed savings scheme, Help To Save, has got off to a fantastic start and I want to encourage more people in Thirsk and Malton to take advantage... Local News
We must stay focused on delivering Brexit on 31 October 27th September 2019 On the eve of the Conservative Party Conference we all need to stay focused on delivering Brexit on 31st October. Local News
