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Dec 13, 20231 min read

Update on LBA 'CLEUD' applications

Update: the council has opened a 'call for evidence' on the new 'CLEUD' applications. What does this mean? The following quote is from...

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Public meeting asks for clarification over potential of more night flights at LBA

Leeds North West Member of Parliament, Alex Sobel, attended a public Airport meeting held on October 5, 2023, featuring Vincent Hodder,...

Dec 9, 20211 min read

Rail Plan for the North

Following the scrapping of the Northern Powerhouse, I today got to question ministers and unpick the Government 'Bus Replacement' Rail...

Nov 18, 20211 min read

Northern Powerhouse

Today, I invited the Transport secretary to travel with me from Otley in my constituency to Manchester to see the issues public transport...

Sep 7, 20212 min read

Our electric vehicle future

As we move towards a low emissions vehicle future; how do we ensure that there is wide access to this new technology? The most obvious...

Mar 12, 20212 min read

Woodside Quarry

There has been a lot of Liberal-Democrat misinformation recently about local transport proposals, especially rail stations. This letter...

Jun 5, 20202 min read

MP petitions First over “axing” of Headingley X84 stops

Alex Sobel has contacted First Bus as passengers of the X84 and X85 express their ‘deep concern’ over changes that see buses skip stops...

Jan 27, 20201 min read

Leeds MP welcomes the nationalisation of Northern

Alex Sobel has welcomed the impending nationalisation of Northern Rail saying the company "failed Leeds residents". Arriva, who operate...

Jan 24, 20201 min read

School bus payment changes delayed

Changes to the cost of Prince Henry’s school buses have been pushed back to April following expressions of concern from affected parents...

Jan 20, 20200 min read

When will funding be released to upgrade our creaking transport services in Leeds?

Dec 19, 20191 min read

Letter to the Prime Minster

I have written to the Prime Minister to quote back at him the big transport promises made in his manifesto to the people of Leeds. Our...

Nov 16, 20194 min read

Meanwood Community Centre Transport Event

Alex Sobel’s transport meeting in Meanwood was a resounding success. It was great to see almost 75 residents from the Meanwood area...

Oct 28, 20191 min read

Alex Sobel's Transport Strategy endorsed by Shadow Rail Minister

Alex Sobel’s Transport Strategy for Leeds North West has been endorsed by Shadow Rail Minister Rachael Maskell. The MP for York Central...

Oct 17, 20192 min read

West Yorkshire MPs launch bid to ‘put the people in the driving seat’

West Yorkshire’s Labour MPs have sent a letter to FirstGroup in an audacious bid to bring the local bus service into public ownership....

Oct 11, 20192 min read

'Packed out' event brings community led transport solutions

Residents gathered in Otley on Thursday night to take part in Alex Sobel’s transport event. A packed-out room at the Philip Coyne Labour...

Aug 28, 20192 min read

Alex Sobel Transport Strategy Launched

Alex Sobel has released his strategic principles for transport in his constituency. In an 8 page document, the MP for Leeds North West...

Jun 6, 20192 min read

Lawnswood Roundabout Saved

Labour Councillor Christine Knight and Labour MP Alex Sobel have met with the city’s new transport head and have achieved substantial...

Apr 4, 20192 min read

‘Constructive’ bus meeting held by MP

The Otley Courthouse was alive last night with residents keen to share their concerns with First Bus and the West Yorkshire Combined...

Mar 11, 20192 min read

Public meeting with First planned for Otley as MP makes bus passengers heard.

Alex Sobel has confirmed a public meeting in Otley with the owners of the privately run bus service First Bus. This follows a...

Feb 8, 20194 min read

MP's public meeting holds bus company's 'feet to the fire'

Alex Sobel MP last night hosted a public meeting in Heart with First Bus to discuss passenger concerns and to promote constructive...