Stockport Express Column: Budget boost for constituents Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 Four-months on from the Autumn Statement in November 2023, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his latest budget to Parliament with more tax cuts and support for families. With pensioners already benefitting from the triple-lock which will see pensions increase by 8.5% in April, the budget gave a welcome boost to people across our area. On top of last years 10.1% increase this means the pension... Local News
Meeting with Northern 14th May 2019 I met with Northern this week to raise accessibility issues for wheelchair users at Cheadle Hulme station, and capacity issues for those using stations across... Westminster News
Points of Light Award 14th May 2019 Congratulations to the Founder of local charity Myriad Foundation, Ali Mahmood, who has been recognised with a Points of Light Award for outstanding community... Local News
Worker Bee Markets & One Voice Radio 12th May 2019 It was good to drop by the Worker Bee Market in Bramhall and talk to Pure Innovations, who were selling the fantastic artwork produced by their Pure Art Studio... Local News
Statement to Seashell Trust Inquiry 10th May 2019 Firstly, I would like to thank the Inspector for giving me the opportunity to make this statement to the Inquiry. I know many residents in Heald Green care... Local News
Success for Fundraising Transparency Campaign 9th April 2019 I welcome the news that fundraising giant JustGiving has scrapped their 5% platform fee for charities. Back in October 2018, JustGiving removed the fee for all... Local News
NHS Parliamentary Awards 28th March 2019 I'm calling for nominees to enter official NHS awards, in recognition of staff who go above and beyond the call of duty. The NHS Parliamentary Awards were... Westminster News
Seashell Trust Pitch Opening 21st March 2019 I was delighted to be on hand to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Seashell Trust's new 3G pitch, along with Principal Jolanta McCall, Deputy Mayor Wendy... Local News
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework - Consultation Response 18th March 2019 Consultation Response: The Greater Manchester Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment I write to submit my views on the revised Greater Manchester Spatial... Local News
Conservation Efforts Working Wonders at Mirrlees Fields 5th March 2019 I took a trip to the great outdoors with Cheshire Wildlife Trust alongside local Councillors Paul Hadfield and John Wright, when we visited Mirrlees Fields to... Local News
