Local MP John Penrose has welcomed new statistics showing Weston’s burglary rate is far lower than the national average. The statistics appeared in MoneySuperMarket’s annual Burglary Claims Tracker, showing Weston’s rate is 8.3% compared to 14.3% nationwide. Commenting on the figures John Penrose said:- “This is very encouraging news about…
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A COMMUNITY group battling to save Birnbeck Pier says damage caused to the pier’s north jetty during Storm Frank will not undermine its long-term rescue plans. The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust is campaigning to save the Victorian pier from crumbling and is applying for millions of pounds in funding from the…
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MP John Penrose celebrated the end of a long campaign last week as the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced in his Autumn Statement that the Government will introduce a proper National Funding Formula for schools for the first time ever. The formula is expected to end the unfair system where a…
Read MoreJohn Penrose has congratulated Weston College’s staff and students on the fantastic news that they’ve earned University Centre status.
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