Newly published ‘smart data roadmap’ will help boost competition and lower utility bills, John Penrose says. The ‘smart data roadmap’ sets out the timeline for sectors to be opened up to the new smart data powers in the Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill. This will allow companies to invest in getting ready for the changes, which will…
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Weston’s MP John Penrose has welcomed news that Government cash for promoting walking or cycling to school and work will be three times higher next year. John said: “We all know that walking and cycling are healthier and greener than driving, so knowing there’s a safe and convenient footpath or…
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In December, I found myself at a meeting where The Environment Agency pitched an ambitious campaign for areas like Uphill, aiming to shed light on potential flooding risks. I’ll confess, I was initially a bit sceptical. After all, isn’t Uphill (and the rest of Weston too) protected by embankments, sand…
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MPs from all sides of the Commons urged Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride to provide details of a compensation scheme as quickly as possible. The Government has been urged to provide details of a compensation scheme for women affected by how state pension changes were communicated. Last week, the Parliamentary and…
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Weston’s MP John Penrose has welcomed nearly £9 million of Government funding for switching local buses over to electric vehicles. The funding, part of the ZEBRA initiative, will mean at least 98 electric buses across the area plus the upgrade of their Weston-based depot. John said: “Everyone wins as a…
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THE MP for Weston, John Penrose, has been speaking in Parliament about the importance of improving the dentistry situation for his constituents. Speaking on Tuesday, March 5, Mr Penrose said that he was delighted to hear about last month’s NHS Dentistry Recovery Plan, which involves targeted funding to encourage dentists to…
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Weston’s MP John Penrose has welcomed huge boost in Government cash to tackle homelessness in the town. Weston’s… Read More
This article was originally published on The Somerset Apple. HOUSE of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has had… Read More
This article was written by Martina Bet and published in The Sun. A beefed up watchdog could effectively… Read More
This article was written by Charlie Cooper and published on Politico. “There are an awful lot of questions… Read More