More businesses started by those out of work in Skipton and Ripon 11th January 2015 Julian has welcomed the latest figures showing that more people out of work are choosing to start a business thanks to a Government scheme. Local News
Julian calls on small shops to enter national competition 11th January 2015 Julian is calling for small shops across the constituency to enter the ‘Best Small Shops Competition’ run by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Small Shops. Local News
MP raises Skipton flood scheme with Prime Minister 8th January 2015 Julian urged the Prime Minister to give further Government support for the Skipton flood alleviation scheme to allow more space f firms in Skipton to grow and... Local News
Julian writes to North Yorkshire County Council about library services 5th January 2015 Following concerns expressed by constituents, Julian has written to North Yorkshire County Council about library provision in Craven and Ripon. Local News
Parishes encouraged to apply for church buildings repair fund 23rd December 2014 Julian has encouraged parishes across the constituency to apply to a £15 million fund for the repair of roofs and guttering on vulnerable listed church... Local News
Giggleswick pupil wins Christmas Card Competition 22nd December 2014 Julian has announced the winner of his 2014 Christmas Card Competition. Ten-year old Matthew Garth, from Giggleswick Primary School, designed the entry which... Local News
£154 million to improve North Yorkshire’s roads 22nd December 2014 Julian has welcomed record Government investment to tackle potholes and improve local roads between 2015 and 2021. Local News
MP welcomes figures showing increase in Yorkshire businesses 3rd December 2014 Julian Smith welcomes figures showing private sector businesses in Yorkshire has increased by around 21,600 in the past four years to over 353,000. Local News
MP welcomes Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 3rd December 2014 Julian has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement in the Autumn Statement that he will take further steps to create a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ and bring jobs and... Local News