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Farron raises concerns over drop in number of people signing up to the organ donor registerFigures obtained by South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, have shown that the number of people signing up to the organ donor register in Cumbria has dropped by more than 10% in 2011. The information, acquired through a written parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Health, shows that the number of people in Cumbria who joined the register of organ... |
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National Apprenticeship Week Comes To Carshalton
I am urging young people and employers to get involved in National Apprenticeship Week and build upon Carshalton and Wallington's excellent record for creating apprenticeships. This week (February 6th - 11th) is organised by the National Apprenticeship Scheme (NAS) and aims to engage with employers...
MP welcomes action to tackle Metal Theft
Local MP, Ian Swales is to have a meeting with the director general of British Metal Recycling Association where he will be briefed on their position following recent developments from the Home Secretary on the issue of Metal Theft. Metal Theft has been on the rise across Teesside recently, with a 7%...
MP is appalled at state of social care provision in Redcar and Cleveland
Local MP, Ian Swales has demanded an urgent meeting with Redcar and Cleveland's Chief Executive the head of Adult and Children's services and the Leader of the Council, George Dunning to discuss the latest Audit Committees report that has reported a £6.1million departmental overspend in that...
More opportunities needed to stop us losing a generation – Swales
Local MP Ian Swales believes that improving education and access to apprenticeships is the answer to the news this morning that Grangetown, a ward in his constituency, has the highest level of youth unemployment in the North East. 21.6% of young people, aged 16 - 24 years old in Grangetown are currently...
Tessa Munt MP supports new Marine Energy Park
Local MP Tessa Munt welcomed Climate Change Minister Greg Barker's announcement of the South West Marine Energy Park - the UK's first. This provides an exciting opportunity for the South West region to lead the world in marine energy technology - one of our best hopes of finding a renewable...
Tessa welcomes county council’s extension to consultation on young carers’ cuts
Somerset MP Tessa Munt today welcomed the decision by the County Council to extend its public consultation period to allow proper examination of its proposed cuts to the Somerset Young Carers' Project budget. However, Tessa has insisted "we must all keep the pressure on". The decision,...
“100 in 100” Apprenticeship Campaign Success
From L-R: MD Kevin Schofield, Brian Barker, Joseph Fryer, Mick Chapman, Damien Dutton, Gordon Birtwistle, Kathleen Birtwistle, Gerry Gilroy. Gordon Birtwistle, MP for Burnley and Padiham, visited fantastic local firm Futaba Tenneco to meet their new apprentices and hand over the prize in his ’100...
Record numbers of apprentices in Burnley– Birtwistle
New figures reveal that in Burnley 890 people benefitted from an apprenticeship last year, an increase of 76% This news comes as the Coalition Government has launched the National Apprenticeships Week, which will seek to build on last year’s success with events in schools and businesses. Commenting,...
Farron calls on 2012 to be ‘Year of the apprentice’
Following the publishing of new figures yesterday, which revealed a 96% increase in the number of apprenticeships available to young people in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2011, Tim Farron has called on 2012 to be the Year of the Apprentice in the South Lakes. This news comes as the Coalition Government...
Mulholland hails record rise in apprenticeships for Leeds North West
Member of Parliament for Leeds North West, Greg Mulholland, has today welcomed the news that in Leeds North West, 560 constituents benefited from an apprenticeship last year, a 103% rise on 2009/10. Across England, almost half a million people were in apprenticeships in 2010/11. The news comes as the...
Belsay residents should now be getting Cold Weather Payments, says MP Alan Beith
Not as much snow as last year - but still very cold! Alan beith wants to make sure constituents do not miss out on Cold Weather Payments. The recent cold snap means that residents in and around Belsay are now eligible for Cold Weather Payments and MP Sir Alan Beith wants to make sure people do not...
GET NORTH DEVON CONNECTED – HARVEY
Residents and businesses in North Devon are being urged to get involved to bring superfast broadband to the region. A project has been launched which sees collaboration between Devon County Council and Somerset County Council as well as several smaller councils. It aims to provide 100% broadband coverage...
Record numbers of apprentices in Berwick upon Tweed constituency – Beith
Apprentices in Northumberland tell Business Minister Vince Cable about their training. New figures reveal that in the Berwick upon Tweed constituency, 780 people benefitted from an apprenticeship last year, an increase of 53%. This news comes as the Coalition Government has launched the National Apprenticeships...
Huppert welcomes energy market reforms
February 6, 2012 Energy market reforms which will make it easier for consumers to get the best deal have been backed by Cambridge MP, Julian Huppert. He was given the chance to have his say on the plans at an event organised by energy regulator, Ofgem at the House of Commons. read more...
