Category: Politics
“More control over wind farm developments” claims local MP
| June 18, 2013 | Filled under Community, Debate, Politics |
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has welcomed changes to planning rules that will give residents more control over wind farm developments in their area. These changes, the MP says, will see a shift in the balance of power to local communities in deciding whether to agree to a wind farm proposal… read more
MP campaigns against NHS use of premium rate phone numbers
| June 6, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, HealthWatch, Politics |
GRAHAM STUART, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is campaigning against the use of premium rate phone numbers by Government and the NHS. In the past he has tabled Parliamentary Questions and called for a Debate to question about them. He remains concerned that these numbers are still rife across Government departments and their agencies. The… read more
‘Beer tie’ forces up prices claim publicans – take part in the consultation
| May 31, 2013 | Filled under Business, Campaigns, Food and Drink, Politics |
IS IT RIGHT that publicans tied to big pub companies (Pubcos) can pay above £110 for a barrel of beer, but independent publicans are able to purchase for less than £70? This is the question posed by the Fair Deal for Your Local campaign. According to the campaign, which is backed by the Federation of Small… read more
Holderness: “Ambulance performance improves” says MP, but more to do!
| May 24, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Debate, Holderness, Politics |
THE MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart continues to put pressure on the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to improve the emergency ambulance response times in Holderness. Following concerns raised about the deployment of ambulance crews to other areas Mr Stuart has submitted a second Freedom of Information request for clarification of the situation. Graham Stuart… read more
Flood insurance agreement extended – but only for a month!
| May 21, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Holderness, Politics |
A FLOOD INSURANCE agreement which guarantees that customers in flood-risk areas can get affordable insurance, is to be extended for a month. It had been feared that the existing agreement would end, without a replacement having been negotiated – this would have led to some people being unable to insure their homes. The Association of… read more
Graham Stuart MP joins FSB’s John Allan to address major Flood Insurance conference
| May 3, 2013 | Filled under Business, Campaigns, Debate, Politics |
GRAHAM STUART MP is to be one of the key speakers at major conference to discuss how businesses can lobby for national action on the impending affordable flood insurance crisis. City of York Council is hosting the flood insurance conference on Friday 10th May 2013, to discuss the implications of the expiry of the Government’s… read more
Conservative John Holtby wins Mid Holderness East Riding by-election
| May 3, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Mid Holderness, Politics |
JOHN HOLTBY, the Conservative Party candidate is the newly elected member of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. He beat off the UKIP challenger, Gary Shores, by 84 votes on an impressive (for a by-election) 30% turnout. Results: John Holtby, Conservative Party – 1,353 – Elected Gary Shores, UK Independence Party – 1,269 George McManus,… read more
George McManus, Labour and Co-operative publishes Mid-Holderness Election Statement
| April 23, 2013 | Filled under Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Local Government, Mid Holderness, Politics |
GEORGE McMANUS the Labour and Co-operative Candidate in the Mid Holderness Ward by-election has published his election statement on HU12 Online. All three candidates have been invited to submit statements. Follow the election news at Election 2013 at the top menu of this page. View: George McManus, Labour and Co-operative – Election Statement ———————————— AN ELECTION will take place on Thursday 2nd May 2013 for a… read more
Gary Shores, UKIP publishes Mid-Holderness Election Statement
| April 22, 2013 | Filled under Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Local Government, Mid Holderness, Politics |
GARY SHORES the UKIP Candidate in the Mid Holderness Ward by-election has published his election statement on HU12 Online. All three candidates have been invited to submit statements. Follow the election news at Election 2013 at the top menu of this page. View: Gary Shores, UKIP – Election Statement ———————————— AN ELECTION will take place… read more
Residents from across Holderness now urged to sign South West Councillors “Urban Sprawl” petition
| April 15, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Holderness, Mid Holderness, Politics, South East Holderness, South West Holderness |
COUNCILLORS MIKE BRYAN and JOHN DENNIS have launched a petition to enlist the support of local residents in opposing attempts to “close the gap” between Hull and South West Holderness as part of the East Riding Local Plan. They are objecting to future commercial developments that potentially, they fear, could increase flooding risk across the whole… read more
Labour candidate: “Secret Election” in Hedon!
| April 13, 2013 | Filled under Debate, Election 2013, Hedon, Politics |
HEDON TOWN COUNCIL has an election taking place on Thursday 25th April 2013 for a vacant seat – but awareness of the poll has been affected by the decision not to distribute polling cards to electors. Labour’s Candidate Steve Gallant has dubbed it; the “secret election”. “I do think it is a real shame that… read more
NOTICE: Mid-Holderness Ward By-Election Thursday 2nd May 2013
| April 10, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Local Government, Mid Holderness, Politics |
AN ELECTION will take place on Thursday 2nd May 2013 for a new EAST RIDING COUNCILLOR for the Mid-Holderness Ward. The three candidates standing for election are: JOHN HOLTBY, The Conservative Party Candidate GEORGE McMANUS, Labour and Co-operative Party Candidate GARY SHORES, UK Independence Party (UK I P) The Election has been called as a… read more
Councillor Dennis on Hull Council jobs deal: “Carefully timed ploy”
| April 5, 2013 | Filled under Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Employment, Hedon, Hull, Politics |
COUNCILLOR JOHN DENNIS has joined his East Riding Council colleague Mike Bryan in criticising Hull City Council for claiming to have fixed up a deal to create 700 jobs by building on land to the East of Hull. Councillor Dennis refers to the claim by Hull City Council to have secured an agreement with a… read more
Election Notice Mid-Holderness Ward – Thursday 2nd May 2013
| April 4, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Events, Mid Holderness, Politics |
AN ELECTION is to take place in the Mid-Holderness Ward for the seat vacated following the resignation of Matthew Grove (who was elected as Humberside Police & Crime Commissioner in November 2012). The election, if contested, is due to take place on Thursday 2nd May 2013. Nomination papers for prospective candidates have to be in by… read more
Notice of Hedon Election and Vacancy in Mid-Holderness
| March 20, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hedon, Local Government, Mid Holderness, Politics, Public Notice |
EAST RIDING COUNCIL has posted notice of an election for a Town Councillor in Hedon. Nomination papers for those wishing to stand for election must be returned to the East Riding Council by noon on Wednesday 27th March 2013. Nomination papers may be obtained from Electoral Services, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA (or from the Town Clerk, Hedon Town Hall, HU12 8EX).… read more
Holderness Councillors hand in Flood Insurance petition at Number 10
| March 19, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Holderness, Politics, South West Holderness |
LOCAL COUNCILLORS have handed in a petition to Number 10 Downing Street calling for the safeguarding of affordable flood insurance. Last month, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart launched a petition to Government to seek a resolution with the Association of British Insurers to find a replacement for the Statement of Principles… read more
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