Largest ever schools budget guarantees core and high needs funding increases across Skipton and Ripon 24th July 2023 The Department for Education has confirmed that the 2024-25 schools budget will be the largest ever both in real terms and in real terms per pupil. Over £59.6... Local News
£105 million in funding announced to expand study abroad opportunities for UK students 18th July 2023 The Government has announced that £105 million will be made available to support young people working or studying abroad. As part of the Turing Scheme... Local News
ONS figures confirm over 250,000 more people in work across Yorkshire and The Humber since 2010 17th July 2023 Julian has welcomed the news that there are now 4 million more people in work across the UK than in 2010, including an additional 259,181 people employed across... Local News
Government announces additional half a billion pound investment to hit sweeping childcare reform pledges 12th July 2023 Last week, the Government announced an initial funding uplift of £204 million for local authorities towards childcare costs, rising to £288 million in 2024-25... Local News
Julian visits Carers' Resource office in Skipton 11th July 2023 Following an invitation to celebrate Carers Week 2023, Julian welcomed the opportunity to visit the Carers’ Resource office in Skipton to speak to members of... Local News
Additional £1.4 million for North Yorkshire to target neighbourhood crime 10th July 2023 The Home Secretary has announced that North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will receive an additional £1.4 million to tackle... Local News
North Yorkshire awarded highest level of funding in latest DEFRA announcement on nature recovery 6th July 2023 Julian has welcomed the latest update from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, launching Round I of the Species Survival Fund and confirming... Local News
New community defibrillator fund announced 4th July 2023 In December 2022, the Government announced a £1 million Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund to expand defibrillator access across the country... Local News
Public swimming pool fund accepting applications 3rd July 2023 Applications are now open for a new £60 million fund to support public facilities with swimming pools in England. Julian has welcomed the news, outlined in a... Local News
