Weston’s MP John Penrose has written to the Minister of State for Transport calling on him to turn down a Council bid for Government cash for the hugely unpopular and unwanted ‘A38 corridor’ road project. John, supported by local resident action groups, says the Joint Spatial Plan (JSP) focuses too…
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I have just been sent a letter by Cllr James Tonkin, the Executive Member for Transport at North Somerset Council, which explains the plans for the A38 corridor between Sandford and Bristol Airport have been approved by the Western Gateway Sub-National Transport Body (STB). I have already written to your…
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Local MP John Penrose has welcomed the new railcard, launching in September, giving half-price fares for 16 and 17 year olds. John said, ‘whether it’s going to school, college, work or visiting Weston for a brilliant day out, train travel is greener, more sociable and – with this new railcard…
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Local MP John Penrose, a former Tourism Minister himself, today welcomed the new Tourism Sector Deal, which will benefit hundreds of local businesses in one of the most important sectors of Weston’s economy. The deal will add 10,000 new apprenticeships and mentorship schemes to improve skills, standards and careers opportunities…
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