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Home of Great British Rail.
This message has been sent at the request of Councillor Leo Hammond (by Dawn Johnson)Some of you might be aware that our neighbour York has successfully got down to one of the last six (out of an original list of over forty) areas being considered as the new Home of Great British Rail.
Great British Rail will be the new Governing body of our entire railway infrastructure. It would be a great opportunity, not just for York, but also the East Riding to secure this government body nearby.
Already, many East Riding residents, especially in our part of the county, work for the railway industry in York, and this massive investment from Government would unlock additional employment and educational opportunities for our residents.
It will also hopefully improve local infrastructure and transport!
The Government has launched a consultative vote on which of the last six areas the U.K. population would like to see as the new Home of Great British Rail. Whilst the final decision rests with the Secretary of State for Transport, this vote will help influence the Secretary’s decision.
Recently, myself and Cllr Paul West brought a motion to Full Council at ERYC to ask the council to back York’s bid because of the benefits our residents will get if York is successful. The Council voted unanimously in favour of our motion.
It is now important we do all we can to ensure York wins the public vote. I have voted online, as have many others I have spoken to.
I am writing to you to ask you to vote and encourage those around you to vote. Please vote for York and support our region in this great opportunity.
You can vote here: https://gbrtt.co.uk/hq-competition-public-vote/
Best wishes,
Leo
Councillor Leo Hammond
Wolds Weighton Ward
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