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Nov 22 min read

Rental challenges in student homes

There is pressing need for fair and affordable housing for students, one issue facing students are rent up front or guarantor requests.

Oct 101 min read

Renters Rights Bill

The Renters Rights Bill will put power back into the hands of renters, where it belongs.

Apr 211 min read

Earth Day 2024

Earth Day - Questions to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Minister

Feb 61 min read

Homes for Ukraine Extension Debate

Very shortly the Ukrainian people will have seen a war in their country for nearly two years. Many UK citizens have generously opened...

Oct 24, 20231 min read

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...

Mar 14, 20231 min read

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.

Feb 2, 20222 min read

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...

Jan 18, 20221 min read

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...

Oct 25, 20211 min read

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.

Jul 16, 20211 min read

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...

Jun 29, 20215 min read

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...

Mar 12, 20212 min read

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...

Feb 11, 20211 min read

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...

Jan 25, 20213 min read

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...

Dec 5, 20202 min read

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...

Aug 20, 20203 min read

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...

Mar 11, 20202 min read

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...

Nov 13, 20181 min read

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...

Aug 28, 20182 min read

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...

Nov 9, 20172 min read

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...