John answers an urgent question on investigation of veterans who served during the Troubles
Weston’s MP Welcomes New Government Cash To Tackle Homelessness
John Penrose has welcomed new Government cash to tackle homelessness. A letter to John from the Communities Secretary, James Brokenshire MP, says over £74,000 will be given to North Somerset forspecialist support to help rough sleepers turn their lives around. This is on top of the £25,000 pledged by the…
Read MoreWeston Mercury: ‘Great turnout’ at Weston Jobs Fair as roles offered to people on the spot
Weston Jobs Fair proved a big success at the Winter Gardens, with jobseekers finding exciting new opportunities. The biannual event, which is orchestrated by Weston MP John Penrose and his team, attracted a sizable crowd on April 24 – with dozens of employers showcasing vacancies. Mr Penrose was delighted with…
Read MoreMercury Article: All you need is enough people to love and care about something, and everything else, from money to stonemasonry, will follow.
I watched the awful pictures of flames consuming Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, and was reminded of the – for Westonians, equally awful – day a bit more than a decade ago when our Grand Pier burnt down. Oh, I know the Pier wasn’t a globally-famous example of medieval architecture, like…
Read MoreBelfast Telegraph: MPs approve extension to NI Assembly suspension
MPs have approved an extension to the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly as politicians from both sides…Read More
Weston Mercury: Jobs Fair To Be Held Tomorrow!
A jobs fair, showcasing a number of great employment opportunities in Weston, will be held tomorrow (Wednesday). The…Read More
John Penrose MP welcomes Weston’s new Institute of Technology ‘to rival the best in the world’
Local MP John Penrose has welcomed this week’s announcement of £14 million Government funding for a new ‘Institute…Read More
John welcomes investment for Superfast Internet at Banwell Primary School
John Penrose MP has welcomed new funding to provide Banwell Primary School with a superfast gigabit-capable broadband connection…Read More