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New town councillor congratulated

Cllr Dominic PeacockMP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, today congratulated the latest member of the Beverley Town Council.

Cllr Dominic Peacock will represent the Minster South Ward after a by-election was held on Thursday, February 4.

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MP calls on PM to explain unfair health funding

Prime Minister's Questions

Graham Stuart MP has accused the Prime Minister of avoiding answering questions on the unfair health funding in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The Beverley and Holderness MP was called on by the Speaker to ask a question during Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons.

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Graham Stuart MP pledges to ‘do his bit’ for the British armed forces

 Royal British LegionBeverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has signed a pledge to do his bit for the British armed forces family.

 The pledge was made at the Royal British Legion’s campaign website www.timetodoyourbit.org.uk

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Council scheme to help at risk homes welcomed by MP

Coastal erosionMP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, today welcomed news the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) will buy homes at risk of falling into the sea.

A pilot scheme will see the council buying homes which, it is feared, will disappear as a result of coastal erosion over the next 15 years and then lease them back to their owners.

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PCT to look at multiple doctor registrations thanks to MP

MedicationsA loophole in the medical system is being investigated amid fears temporary residents in the East Riding can register at more than one doctor’s practice at a time.

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, said he had been told some people who lived for part of the year in temporary accommodation or caravans were abusing the system and could even be getting several prescriptions filled at different practices.

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Withernsea fishing compound update

Fishing boatBeverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, says work to improve the fishing boat compound in Withernsea could help to revitalise the town.

Plans for the revamped boat compound are due to go before East Riding Council planners in February.

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MP told there is no fun in amusements industry

Amusement arcadeFollowing a meeting with the owners of an amusement arcade in Hornsea, the MP for Beverley and Holderness Graham Stuart, has called for a revitalisation of the tourist industry along the coast.

Graham has invited Tobias Ellwood, Shadow Minister, Culture, Media and Sport to come to the area and meet business owners struggling to stay afloat in the tourism and amusements industry.

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Last piece in flooding defence jigsaw approved

Burstwick flooding 2007News that the final stretch of flood defence for Burstwick has been approved by planners has been welcomed by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart.

Work on a section of the defences, being built by the Environment Agency, had been delayed when Sport England objected to the loss of part of the village playing fields. Following submissions from villagers and local councillors the objection was withdrawn.

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Memorial Hall fund raising supported

Memorial HallGraham Stuart MP bas backed calls for a major fund raising drive to pay for the transformation of Beverley’s Memorial Hall.

Council planners last week approved a £1.4 million overhaul of the building which will see the removal of the 1950s extension and the reorientation of the building to face Champney Gardens.

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Beverley bypass approved by planners

TrafficGraham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, today said news the Southern Bypass had been given planning permission was ‘fantastic news’ for the town.

 East Riding councillors on the planning committee voted unanimously to approve redrawn plans for the £35 million bypass and park and ride scheme to the south of the historic town.  Continue reading Beverley bypass approved by planners