This morning, I asked the Leader of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, for a debate about the effectiveness of the Calling In process for planning cases. You can view my question here.
I am urging Erewash residents who receive the State Pension to apply for Pension Credit by 10 December. If you are eligible for Pension Credit, you could claim a £300.00 Cost-of-Living Payment.
It was great to join the Hepatitis C Trust’s Parliamentary event to hear about what more they are doing to support people affected by Hepatitis C in Erewash.
After what has been a testing year steadying the ship, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, this week gave his Autumn Statement. This has laid the foundations for long-term growth and demonstrates that Britain is again on the right track to prosperity.
Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has intervened to force Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Trust to change their strict appointment only policy at Ilkeston Community Hospital’s (ICH) Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).
I am delighted to show my support for Erewash based family businesses during Family Business Week. Family firms, such as Goldbury in Ilkeston, are the backbone of the UK economy and the bedrock of our communities, however, the scale of their impact and contribution is often underestimated.
The Environment Agency is running its annual flood awareness week (20 – 26 November) this winter to inform Erewash residents about the risks of flooding and help them take action to prepare.
Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed £176,114,000.00 of funding from the Government over the next eleven years in Derbyshire, meaning thousands of people across Erewash will enjoy smoother, safer, and faster road journeys.
Derbyshire County Council have introduced £1.50 single fares for 11 – 19-year-olds across Derbyshire and Derby. This is great news for young people in Erewash who frequently use the bus.
