Weston Mercury: Cribbs Causeway expansion will make ‘economic rebirth harder to achieve’ – John Penrose

By on October 20, 2017 in Build Up, Not Out, Local Campaigns, Local Visits, Press Cuttings, Regenerating Weston

Plans to expand Bristol’s Cribbs Causeway shopping centre will cost Weston’s economy millions of pounds, according to MP John Penrose. How would a Cribbs Causeway expansion affect Weston? £39million An expanded Cribbs Causeway could cost Weston’s businesses £39million, or 8.9 per cent of trade. £45million The £45million Dolphin Square project…

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Weston Mercury: Energy price cap bill signals end of ‘rip-off’ electricity prices

By on October 20, 2017 in Local Campaigns, Low Cost Britain, National Campaigns, Press Cuttings, Regenerating Weston, UK Productivity & Growth

An end to ‘rip-off’ energy bills could become law, following a campaign by Weston-super-Mare’s MP John Penrose. He has been campaigning for the Government to put a cap on energy prices, as people who have not switched supplier are often paying far more than they would be as a new…

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MP says laws to deal with illegal traveller encampments ‘is too slow’ after Weston incidents during summer

By on October 20, 2017 in Cleaner Weston, Local Campaigns, National Campaigns, Press Cuttings, Regenerating Weston

Two Somerset MPs have called on the Government to provide councils with more powers to deal with illegal traveller encampments. Weston MP John Penrose and Wells MP James Heappey both spoke during a debate on the issue in Parliament this week. It follows a number of incidents during the summer…

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John attends Locking Church Tower fundraiser

By on October 17, 2017 in Local Campaigns, Local Visits

John attended the Flowerdown Concert at Locking Parklands to celebrate with local people and raise funds for much needed repairs to Locking Church Tower. The event featured exhibitions, music by the ‘Parklands Singers’, stalls and fun for all the family. The highlight for many was the concert by the Royal Airforce…

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