A budget for working families The most important event during November was the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget.   The impact of national and world events in recent years mean that many people are still finding it hard to make ends meet.   This is why one of the main themes of the Budget was helping working families with the cost of living, along with protecting our NHS.   Rail fares will be frozen for the first time in 30 years and the bus fares cap, so important around Hull, sta

Please be aware that the Parliamentary Christmas recess runs from 5pm on Friday 19 December 202 5 until 9am on Monday 5 January 202 6 . My emails will be infrequently monitored during this time and enquiries will be responded to in the New Year. Sources of Help and Information Over Christmas Hull City Council Services If you have an issue with Hull City Council services, you can call them on 01482 300 300 or visit the website: http://www.hull.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/c

Winners Blondes in Cottingham and Level in Hull North with runners-up Abigail Bakes and Sophistikate. Small Business Saturday took place on 6 December and this year my Small Business Saturday competition was back.   I asked constituents to vote online for their favourite small businesses in Hull North and Cottingham.   Level on Newland Avenue was voted as the favourite small business in Hull North. Open since 2010, Level has clearly made its mark in the local community.   I w

It’s almost that time of year again!   For my Christmas card this year, I held a design competition amongst primary school pupils across Hull North and Cottingham. Pupils submitted wonderfully imaginative designs, but Sajidah from Thoresby Primary School created one that really stood out.   I visited Thoresby to announce the news of Sajidah’s win and presented her with a goodie bag of local treats from Hull City Tigers, Hull Truck and Caffe Gelato. Despite her shock, I’m sure