Weston’s MP has given his backing to villagers campaigning against a planning application. John Penrose has written to Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, against Gladman’s plans to build 50 homes in Congresbury’s Wrington Lane. A spokesman for Congresbury Residents Action Group said: “Mr Penrose…
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John has welcomed news that the Government has written off over £57million of Weston hospital’s historic debts; a move which marks a victorious end to the long-running campaign to make the hospital sustainable for the future. John said: “For years, Weston hospital struggled financially, with annual budget over-runs because it couldn’t…
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John Penrose, Weston’s MP, has welcomed news that three new fibre broadband networks are set to expand into Weston, Worle the surrounding villages. Throughout February and March, John met with CityFibre, TrueSpeed and Virgin to discuss Weston’s need to move from frustratingly slow broadband speeds and limited coverage in some neighbourhoods, to industry-leading, reliable…
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If you’ve visited the Sovereign Centre recently, you’re bound to have seen the cheerful #SUPERWESTON exhibitions about what Weston’s future should hold. The ideas range from designer shops to skateparks, tenpin bowling or even virtual reality cafes; you can take your pick. Quite a few of us want Weston’s future to include…
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