Many residents have recently rightly raised concerns about anti-social behaviour incidents and drug use in Ripley Town Centre. So, I’ve set up a public meeting for residents to attend and discuss their concerns with the relevant local agencies, including the local police, Councils, councillors, housing associations and charities.
The meeting will…
Read MoreI’ll be holding a ‘Meet your MP’ event in Swanwick on Wednesday 27th September 2017.
The meeting will take place from 7pm to 8.30pm at Swanwick Methodist Church, on Derby Road, and will be an opportunity to hear more about my role as your local MP. This is an open, informal meeting to give constituents the opportunity to share their ideas for our area and also discuss any local or national issues with me.
I hope to see many local residents in [...]
Read MoreLast week, I held a business roundtable with Ferrero’s Thorntons, Emma McClarkin MEP and over thirty local businesses from across Amber Valley to discuss the upcoming opportunities and challenges of Brexit.
The event gave businesses the chance to present their concerns and priorities for Britain leaving the European Union to me and Emma McClarkin, one of the MEPs for the East Midlands. Discussions focused on access to workers, regulations, customs and exports, and opportunities for regulatory and financial improvements following our [...]
Read MoreI’m delighted that over thirty local businesses in Amber Valley recently gathered for a roundtable to discuss the opportunities and challenges around Brexit.
The event, held at the Thorntons factory in Alfreton, gave businesses the chance to present their concerns and priorities for Britain leaving the European Union to me and Emma McClarkin, one of the MEPs for the East Midlands. Discussions focused on access to workers, regulations, customs and exports, and opportunities for regulatory and financial improvements following our exit.
I’m [...]
Read MoreParliament is in recess for the summer but that hasn’t stopped the Government making a number of announcements that will be welcome news across Amber Valley.
Firstly, the Health Secretary has announced 500 extra medical school places for next year, meaning a total increase in the number of student places at medical schools in England, of 1,500. This is the biggest ever expansion to the number of doctor training places.
The government has also pledged to ensure the places are allocated to [...]
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