POLICY SUMMARY

Summary of policy positions. For more info, see my blog posts, send me an email or message me on Twitter or Facebook.

Policy summary: Causes

Climate Change

Declare Climate Emergency
Adopt a Climate Action Plan
Mitigate Flooding and Drought

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Economy & Business

Focus on support to small business
Deal with the current decline in the economy of the Dales
Build on the diversity of the local economy
Clean growth by promotion of sustainable tourism and industry
Improve broadband access

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Housing

More Affordable Homes
Developments appropriate to the community
No developments without adequate Pedestrian and Cycle access
Invest in Renovation and Energy Efficiency

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Health

Learn lessons from Coronavirus
More local Elderly and Social Care provision

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Countryside

Strengthen green belt protections
Nature based solutions for flooding, e.g. moorland restoration
Fair access for farmers to the CAP replacement, with a focus on sustainable activities.
Follow the scientific evidence on bTb

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Transport

Investment in pedestrian and cycle routes
Increased support to bus services
20 is Plenty
Accelerate rollout of EV charging points

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Energy

Support Microgeneration and Community Energy

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Young People, Education and Training

Improve funding to Children's Centres
Funded nursery places

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