On 26th September 2018
Michael is backing plans to convert a disused railway line into a public footpath and cycleway linking Lichfield, Burntwood and Brownhills
“I have been approached by the Burntwood Action Group and the Lichfield Waterworks Trust both of whom would like to see the disused railway line from Lichfield to Brownhills via Burntwood converted into a public cycleway and footpath” says Michael Fabricant. “I have consulted with the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust as the Lichfield […]
On 26th September 2018
Michael opposes siting of power plant near Colton
Michael Fabricant is backing Colton Parish Council with their concerns over a proposed Gas Fired Electricity Generating Facility (power station) to be sited near Colton village. “The siting of it is wholly inappropriate” says Michael. Colton Parish Council say: “The proposed facility will be a significantly sized ‘power station’ in a quiet rural area and residents […]
On 13th September 2018
(1) Technology from Israel; and (2) Blood donation by gay men
In the House of Commons today (Thursday 13th September), Michael Fabricant raised two separate issues. UK trade with Israel after Brexit with special regard to computer software and hardware. I also raised the issue of blood donations by gay men and recent changes to the rules.
On 12th September 2018
Prime Minister’s Questions today
Michael Fabricant asked a series of questions to the Prime Minister about the economy of the west midlands and Silicon Canal today. “The west midlands is known for its state of the art and prestige automotive engineering, but it is also a major hub for the computer sciences. Not only are there tens of thousands […]
On 10th September 2018
“Battle of the Bulge” Boundary Change – Lichfield to lose Whittington, Streethay, and parts of Curborough
The Parliamentary Boundary Commission for England today published its final report. Streethay and Whittington will be transferred to Tamworth and Lichfield will gain Hixon and the Haywoods. “Lichfield is sliced in two with its eastern half cut off” “The proposed new boundary for the Lichfield constituency looks as if Tamworth has launched the Battle of […]
On 6th September 2018
Incompetent? Theresa May could still end up as a new Brexit Boudicca!
The Telegraph MICHAEL FABRICANT In an interview intended to focus on his successor as Chairman of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, Mervyn King chose to attack the Government on the pace of EU negotiations. I think Lord King’s criticism is unfair. Just like my exam revision of so many years’ ago, the EU always leaves decisions […]
On 5th September 2018
Michael Fabricant welcomes announcement of long overdue Burntwood Health Centre
“The new health Primary Health Care Centre in Burntwood is long overdue, but very welcome” says Michael Fabricant. “The centre will include thirteen consulting rooms, five treatment rooms and an adjoining space that could house a new pharmacy all under one roof for the people of Burntwood to be able to access much improved Primary […]
On 24th August 2018
Best Small Shop Competition
“I’m calling on small shopkeepers in Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages in the Lichfield constituency and elsewhere to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the creativity of small shops and the central role they play in their local community” says Michael Fabricant. “The Best Small Shops Competition is open to any small shop operating […]
On 22nd August 2018
Superfast Broadband Penetration in the West Midlands now 96.6%
“Superfast broadband – that’s broadband with download speeds in excess of 24Mbps – is now available to more than 19 out of 20 homes and businesses in the UK” says Michael Fabricant. “In the West Midlands more than 96.5% of homes and business now have access to fast broadband. That’s one of the highest levels […]