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Spectre of incinerator could return if recycling rates drop, warns MP

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:43:34 +0000

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, and founder of Hull and Holderness Opposing the Incinerator (HOTI) today warned campaigners not to rest on their laurels after the plan was scrapped.

While Graham hailed the news the incinerator was not being built as a ‘brilliant’ victory for passionate people working together, he said it was now [...]

Council tax payment dates should be flexible

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:02:52 +0000

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, today (Friday) said Council Tax collection dates should be flexible so as not to impact those struggling to pay.

His comments came after being contacted by one constituent who was branded a ‘late payer’ simply because he did not want to pay his Council Tax on the first of [...]

MP backs people power for local taxation

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:24:36 +0000

MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, today praised the new Government for the way it was giving power back to local communities.

Already the Coalition Government has announced it will freeze council tax for at least a year – possibly two if funding can be made available – while also looking to give residents the [...]