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Renters (Reform Bill) Intervention

On Monday, I intervened in the Renters (Reform) Bill debate, to raise the story of one of my constituents who was evicted under a Section...

Ukrainian refugees - Renting

On March 14th I spoke in Parliament on the barriers to renting for Ukrainian refugees, challenging the Home Office and DLUHC to do better.

East of Otley Application Paused for 'Meaningful Rethink'

Following Leeds City Council’s recent communication that it has paused the East of Otley hybrid planning application in response to the...

Clarity sought for East of Otley Development

Alex Sobel is seeking clarity from Leeds City Council as to the status of the East of Otley Development amid rumours of a significant...

Housing and net zero - Climate Change Committee Progress Report

Last week I spoke at the Climate Committee Progress Report 2021, one of the issues I raised was on planning and net zero.

East Of Otley planning submission

Today I have submitted an objection to the planning application for the East of Otley development. Over the past few weeks and months, I...

Digital billboards: What is happening and how we make change

We have had contact from a number of people in Otley, particularly residents of Bradford Road who are deeply concerned by the new digital...

MP requests 'call-in' for Leeds Bradford Airport decision

Alex Sobel has asked the Government to call in the decision to approve the new terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport. The MP, who...

East of Otley: Library of Documents

Click Here for the Otley East Website Consultation response: Alex Sobel MP Otley Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Plan Guiding Principles...

My response to the Otley East consultation

I have received a great many responses to the survey I put out last week and this has been a huge help in putting together my response to...

Our letter to residents on Woodside Quarry

We hope you are keeping well. We’re writing to you regarding a Park and Ride scheme which could significantly reduce local parking...

Is the Government’s planning white paper the same old Tory trick?

The Government this month released it’s White Paper ‘planning for the future’ outlining plans to change the planning process to...

Alex Sobel backs Labour’s commitment to indefinite tenancies for private renters

Alex Sobel has backed Labour’s pledge to protect private renters in England from eviction with new ‘indefinite’ tenancies, based on rules...

ASDA Holt Park Proposals – Have Your Say

I recently received a letter from Asda regarding their proposals for the Adel Holt Park Store and Holt Park Centre. I would encourage any...

My Objection to the Adel Development

I have today formally objected to the application lodged by Barratt David Wilson Homes for the proposed development of 100 dwellings to...

Alex Sobel seeks clarity and transparency on East of Otley development plans

Otley’s MP Alex Sobel has contacted Persimmon Homes, the company set to deliver the planned East of Otley development, to seek...