John asks whether the Government will make it easier for communities to chose to build up, not out should they want more local homes
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Weston’s MP Welcomes Funding to Decarbonise Local Public Buildings
John Penrose MP has welcomed the news that North Somerset Council, Schools and Academies, and the local NHS Mental Health Trust are getting over £1.2million in Government cash to cut energy bills and make their buildings greener as part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The money will go to…
Read MoreJohn Penrose Welcomes Cash to Fix Local SEND Provision
After many years campaigning for the Government and Council to address delays in Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) diagnosis and support, John has welcomed £21million of Government cash to bring local backlogs up-to-date and provide a more stable and efficient service through a ‘Safety Valve’ Agreement with North Somerset Council.…
Read MoreJohn shares thoughts on Levelling-up Weston
Just over a year ago, I held a debate in Parliament to explain to Ministers why it’s so important Weston isn’t overlooked for Government grants to promote Levelling-Up. The problem is that Weston is geographically part of North Somerset which, on average, counts as an affluent area. And that means…
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