Erewash MP urges the Government to tackle alcohol-specific deaths Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Throughout my Parliamentary career and as a Health Minister, I have raised my concerns about the impacts of excessive alcohol consumption. Although most people drink responsibly, the misuse of alcohol can inflict harm on individuals, their families, the local community and the NHS. I am particularly concerned about data that was recently released by the Office for National Statistics showing that... Local News
Residents and businesses affected by flooding in Erewash invited to public drop-in events 26th January 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash is urging residents and businesses who were affected by flooding during Storm Babet to attend a series of... Local News
Maggie signs the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment 25th January 2024 It was an honour to sign the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment this week in Parliament. On Saturday, people from across the UK and the world will... Local News
Maggie questions Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Minister on green spaces 24th January 2024 Behind the closed doors of the Town Hall, Labour controlled Erewash Borough Council are plotting to sell off large swaths of green open space, including the... Local News
Claim up to 50 per cent off rail tickets from today 23rd January 2024 Erewash residents can from today claim up to 50 per cent off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets through the Great British Rail sale. Over a million... Local News
Maggie urges families to catch up with measles jab 23rd January 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has urged parents to make sure their child is up to date with their Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)... Local News
Launch of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Energy Efficiency Scheme 18th January 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, is urging local organisations to apply to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Energy... Local News
Maggie welcomes the Prime Minister’s UK and Allies Statement 16th January 2024 On Thursday evening (12th January 2024), the UK carried out air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. This operation was a limited, necessary, and proportionate... Local News
Maggie urges the new Home Office Minister to close temporary migrant accommodation centres 15th January 2024 For over a year, I have campaigned tirelessly for the permanent closure of the two migrant hotels on Bostocks Lane. On Monday afternoon, during the first Home... Local News
Final call to sign petition against Labour’s Garden Tax 12th January 2024 Erewash residents have just days left to sign a public petition opposing Labour’s plans to tax garden waste. From April, Councillors are set to impose a new £37... Local News