Following the announcement today (5th July 2012) by the Secretary of State for Defence on the ‘Army 2020’, Michael Fabricant is ‘saddened’ that the 3rd Battalion of the Mercian Regiment, The Staffords, will be disbanded as a regular unit in this latest review of the Armed Forces though he has received assurances that ‘most if […]
"New data just available shows that 1,704 additional residents in Lichfield, Burntwood, and surrounding villages will no longer have to pay any income tax as a result of changes made in the budget" says Michael Fabricant. “And a further 1,236 people will be taken out of tax in 2013. "I know that smokers and keen […]
"As part of its localism programme, the Government has empowered local authorities to change the designation of roads which could end the misery of local residents" says Michael Fabricant. In a little trumpeted move, all but ‘Strategic Roads’ such as motorways and major trunk roads like the A50 and the A38 which are generally dual […]
Michael Fabricant has cautiously welcomed the announcement today (Tuesday 27th March) of the new National Planning Policy Framework. "I am reassured that in a letter to me, the Minister, Greg Clark, has said ‘The Local Plan is the basis for decisions in the planning system’ and that is why Lichfield District Council must be resolute […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed plans announced by the Home Secretary today to curb binge drinking in our city centres. "Although I have never felt intimidated in Lichfield on a Friday or Saturday night, I am well aware that many Lichfield residents feel worried when walking through the City centre late at night on a weekend. […]
Michael Fabricant met with the Chief Executive of Lichfield District Council Nina Dawes today (Friday 2nd March), her officials, Cllr Alan White, and Robert McDonald of the Stop HS2 Group in Whittington to brief them on his meetings with HS2, and the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening. He told the meeting: "I am […]
Michael Fabricant visited the Young Enterprise Trade Fair at The Garrick in Lichfield on Saturday 25th February. "These youngsters from Staffordshire schools have set up companies and some could become the big employers of the future" Michael says. Around a dozen companies set up by local school groups were on display at The Garrick showing […]
The 18th year of the Michael Fabricant MP – Arthur Price of England Schools Speaking Competition was won by the team from King Edward VI School Lichfield while the Best Speaker was a student from Chase Terrace Technology College. The Motion debated was: "That this House believes that organ donation registers should change from being […]
Michael Fabricant is meeting Andrew McNaughton, Chief Engineer of HS2, this evening (Wednesday 22nd February) to discuss the route HS2 will take in the midlands. "I still believe that the route HS2 is taking is wrong" says Michael. "It is possible that the special Parliamentary committee which will scrutinise the route will agree with me […]
Michael Fabricant is calling on local firms to contact him, if a national Government department is slow in paying its bills. “Having been in business, I know that in these tough times cash flow is all important. A profitable business can still go under if it is not paid promptly.” says Michael. "Government departments are […]