Helping Dales farmers with the agricultural transition Friday, 8 March, 2024 Rishi has seen how Government funding is helping Yorkshire Dales farmers make the switch to the new system of agricultural support. He visited a typical Dales hill farm in Upper Swaledale to see how a grants programme is helping one farming family look after the land in a more environmentally friendly way and also develop a new income stream. Adam Hunter’s family have been the custodians of Crow... Farming
D&S column: encouraging small businesses to rebuild 2nd July 2021 Staying in close touch with local businesses has been a priority for me over these last 15 months of the pandemic. It was vital that I knew how they were doing... Articles
Rishi praises Richmond cricket coaching scheme 2nd July 2021 A partnership between Richmondshire Cricket Club and Richmond School and ML Sport Coaching which introduces more young people to the summer game has been... Local News
Rishi welcomes arrival of electric vehicle charging points in Northallerton 28th June 2021 A Bedale company has shown Rishi how its innovative damage-resistant electric vehicle charger works. EVS Energy says the Bedale Bendy Bollard - recently... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi backs Dales Dragons’ Den hopeful 25th June 2021 Rishi has congratulated a Yorkshire Dales jam maker on her appearance on the TV show Dragons’ Den. Rachel Kettlewell’s pitch of her business – Fearne and Rosie... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: training the best soldiers in the world 18th June 2021 It is a source of immense pride for me that the British Army’s biggest base is located in Catterick Garrison. I have visited the Garrison on numerous occasions... Articles
D&S column: a great local charity brightens my office 4th June 2021 One of my Northallerton office neighbours is a wonderful local charity Chopsticks which supports adults with disabilities. Chopsticks provides work-based... Articles
Florist branches out with Rishi's official opening 4th June 2021 An expanding business with plans to be a community hub in a North Yorkshire village has been opened by Rishi. Award-winning florist Diana Kaye has opened a new... Enterprise and Economy
School’s community garden project backed by Rishi 27th May 2021 Rishi has praised a school’s project to create a community garden and increase outdoor learning. Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School is... Skills and Schools
Rishi helps prepare lifeline Bedale community centre for re-opening 24th May 2021 Rishi joined staff and volunteers as they prepared to re-open a community lifeline for the elderly in Bedale. He called in at the Dales Centre as it was readied... Local News