“My over-riding ambition is to offer constituents of this area an opportunity to vote for a candidate who is passionate about making our area a better place to live and work, and who is truly committed to acting in their best interests.”
As the founder of a local and successful business in Ryedale; a lifetime resident of this beautiful place we call home; and with a continued passion for the survival of our agricultural sector – Richard feels he is perfectly placed to represent the interests of the people in the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
Having lived in Ryedale all his life, Richard shares the issues that we face here – and appreciates what is important to our community. For Richard, the people in this area come above party politics, which is why he is standing for the Green Party – as they give him the freedom to do what is right for the people who vote.
Not only did Richard come a respectable 2nd in North Yorkshire’s latest County Elections for the Kirkbymoorside and Dales Division; he also founded world-leading staircase design company, Bisca which operates from its headquarters in Helmsley, North Yorkshire; and is a Director of sustainable energy business, Land Energy based in Scotland.
Born in Malton and having spent much of his childhood actively helping on his family farm in the Gilling Valley, he was taught to weld at the age of nine by his father and developed a love for agriculture at this age. The skills he learnt at this stage of his life shaped his future and he is now passionate about passing on his experiences for others to benefit from.
Described as a practical, problem solver, who has a strong local support network, Richard has overcome many challenges both in business and personally, and is not too proud to admit failure. In fact, for him this has proved to be one of the best ways of learning and finding a better solution.
Richard’s Priorities
Richard has various priorities where he is keen to influence political decisions should he be elected including;
- Supporting local businesses to thrive
- Sustaining the future of small scale farms
- Improving local food production and distribution
- Encouraging better social justice and standards of living
- Helping young people secure a bright future
- Reducing the cost of living long-term
- Providing higher standards of social care to those in need
Above all, Richard strives to make life fun, stimulating, and enjoyable for those around him.
“My hope is that when my race is run, people will look back at the life I have led and say that on balance, most things I was involved with were affected in a positive way, and that my inputs and energies made a difference.”
To contact Richard about concerns or priorities you feel need addressing in the Thirsk & Malton constituency, please email him on mclanesustain@gmail.com
Lifetime resident? He appears to have lived in York, Newcastle and Glasgow too!
I studied in York, Newcastle and Glasgow however my permanent home has always been here in Ryedale.
I’m suprised there’s not one “Green” issue listed in Richard’s priorities. The sewage dumping by Yorkshire Water is obscene and getting worse year on year. In Ryedale alone, the scale of pollution has been consistently disturbing, with 3,689 sewage dumps totaling 15,175 hours in 2022. Increasing to 4,962 sewage dumps 33,556 hours in 2023. The failure to mitigate this crisis, despite clear evidence and public outcry, demonstrates a blatant disregard for the health and well-being of our community and the environment. In 2022, Kirby Misperton experienced 1,200 hours of sewage dumping by Yorkshire Water. This figure was already alarming and indicated significant environmental negligence. However, the 2023 data reveals an appalling escalation, with sewage dumping hours more than doubling to 2,556. This is an egregious violation, representing over 106 continuous days of sewage being released into Costa Beck River.
Bob, we are the Green Party and issues such as river and air pollution are at the top of the national agenda. I am passionate about protecting the environment and impacting climate change. My decisions will place these issues at the centre of everything I do. What you describe above is deeply disturbing and should I be given the opportunity it is something I would seek to resolve immediately. There is a statement on North Yorkshire’s Climate Coalition website summarising just some of the environmental challenges I would like to address: https://www.nyclimatecoalition.org/general-election-2024-candidate/richard-george-mclane . If you require further information, please do email me on mclanesustain@gmail.com