I get a regular monthly MP update on unemployment in Weston and, once I’ve waded through all the seasonally-adjusted this and nationally-ranked that, it’s generally brought good news for the last couple of years. We’ve been creating new jobs faster than most other parts of the southwest for a while…
Weston-super-Mare’s new creative co-working hub, the Stable, recently received a visit from MP John Penrose as he discovered more about the new opportunities for the creative industry arising in the town centre. The visit also welcomed the Leader of North Somerset Council, Cllr Nigel Ashton. Guests were shown the new…
An appeal for a new scanner for Weston General Hospital has reached the half-way point. The League of Friends for the hospital launched the £400,000 appeal in April last year, and it has now hit £237,000. The appeal, which is run in conjunction with Weston Area Health NHS Trust (WAHT),…
John met with local students in Parliament yesterday. The students had a great trip and took the opportunity to ask John about life as an MP. John said it’s always great to welcome students to Westminster and he is always pleased to answer their questions – even the more difficult…