HS2 Rail Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP has told Michael Fabricant that HS2 did not ask him when issuing a leaflet consulting those affected by HS2 which contained a paragraph stating ‘Given the extensive consultation already undertaken for Phase 2a and consideration of the scheme by both Select Committees in Parliament, the Government does not intend […]
With the “StreetBike Scheme” being rolled out across the West Midlands by Metro Mayor, Andy Street, Michael Fabricant says its time for a similar scheme in Staffordshire. “Lichfield, Burton, Burntwood, Stafford, Tamworth and other locations in Staffordshire could all benefit from a bike share scheme like the StreetBike Scheme currently being rolled out across the […]
Michael Fabricant has declared that HS2’s consultation which was forced on it by a House of Lords amendment to the legislation for Phase 2a (Birmingham to Crewe) and which was subsequently agreed to by the House of Commons is “a total sham and an insult to those living and working along the route.” Michael adds: […]
Michael Fabricant says: “A consultation has been launched for residents in the Counties of Staffordshire Shropshire, and Cheshire on HS2. “The consultation period is quite short and runs from the 1 February to the 26 February 2021 and seeks views on the HS2 Phase 2a Scheme between Birmingham and Crewe via Lichfield and Handsacre. It […]
Michael Fabricant reports: “Staffordshire Police has recruited an additional 72 police officers while the West Midlands Police have been bolstered by a further 357 officers since the Government launched the major police recruitment drive over a year ago. This is really good news for law abiding residents. “The addition of these new officers brings the […]
On the day that the death toll for Covid exceeded 100,000, Michael Fabricant says “Caution should be exercised when setting the opening date for schools. While I recognise the educational cost and mental strain the closure of schools is having on children and their parents, it would be foolhardy to set artificial deadlines for the […]
GPs are telling Michael Fabricant that inaccurate records could hold up some patients from being called for vaccination. A Lichfield GP told Michael “The commonest first way to contact people is by text message to the mobile number we have registered. But you would be amazed how many patients don’t update us when they change […]
Michael Fabricant has contacted Royal Mail headquarters in London regarding the halt in postal deliveries being experienced throughout parts of the Lichfield constituency and other areas in the West Midlands. “I know that some of my constituents have concerns that they will miss out on their Covid vaccinations though I want to reassure them that […]
Many people aged over 80 in Staffordshire have received letters in the post from the national NHS inviting them to attend a mass Covid vaccination centre in Birmingham, Manchester, or further afield. “Others, 70 and over, will be receiving similar letters in the next few weeks” Michael Fabricant says. “As these mass vaccination centres are […]
“With the Oxford/Astra-Zeneca vaccine now available, there will be a marked ramp up of vaccinations this week in Staffordshire and the West Midlands” says Michael Fabricant. “However, we all have an important part to play in supporting the vaccine roll-out. ■ Please don’t contact the NHS to seek a vaccine, they will contact you when […]