Following the award of a £296 thousand grant to the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday, the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund tranche administered by Arts Council England has awarded a further £279,446 to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre and £64,126 to The Guild of St Mary’s Centre Lichfield. Michael Fabricant says “These Government awards will help keep […]
One of the midland’s most valuable heritage sites has been given a crucial lifeline thanks to a major Government scheme. Michael Fabricant says “The National Memorial Arboretum has been awarded £296,600 after successfully applying to the Cultural Recovery Fund for Heritage, set up to help the country’s cultural gems survive the coronavirus pandemic. The NMA […]
An article which appeared in the Express and Star on October 4th 2020 written by Peter Madeley, Political Editor Michael Fabricant has called on ministers to “inject a little optimism” into the prospect of Covid-19 being defeated – saying a vaccine was likely to be found before Christmas. The Tory MP said the Government was failing […]
“With Covid-19 spreading rapidly throughout the midlands – including Lichfield and Burntwood – now is the time to download the NHS App” says Michael Fabricant. “No personal data is stored centrally so ‘Big Brother’ won’t be able to track your movements. But the app will tell you if you have been in close proximity to […]
Reacting to the new Covid-19 restrictions announced to the House of Commons today (22nd September), Michael Fabricant says: “It is more important than ever that we all abide by the Rule of 6, wash our hands regularly, and wear face masks in enclosed areas to protect others including shop workers who must also now wear […]
Commenting on the announcement by Lichfield District Council that the swimming pool at Friary Grange in Lichfield will reopen on the 24th October, Michael Fabricant says: “Lichfield District Council have done a amazing job supporting swimmers during this Covid crisis. While around a half of all District Councils in England have had absolutely no swimming […]
The current negotiations focus on the future relationship between the UK and the EU which must be based on friendly cooperation between sovereign equals. Yet the EU are now using the Northern Ireland Protocol to threaten to impose a food blockade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom. I believe this to […]
The Health Secretary, Matthew Hancock, made a statement to the House of Commons this morning (10th September) on Covid-19 testing and on the new ‘Rule of 6” which forbids groups of more than 6 to meet in private or in public. Michael says “This is a regrettable move, but necessary if we are to avoid […]
Michael Fabricant has backed calls from Yoxall and Barton Parish Councils, among others in the Lichfield Parliamentary Constituency, not to move parts of these rural parishes into the urban area of Branston. Writing to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, Michael Fabricant has said: “I write in support of Yoxall and Barton Parish Councils […]
Michael Fabricant planted a flowering cherry tree at Goose Green in Yoxall yesterday (Friday 4th September) to mark the next stage of the green’s development. Michael explains “Goose Green is a 2 acre site that was acquired by Yoxall Parish Council as an amenity that everyone can enjoy. It includes footpaths, trees, ponds, and picnic […]