Following an approach from Michael Fabricant, Malcolm Holmes, the Chief Executive of the West Midlands Rail Executive, has told Michael that the possibilities of an interim solution to delivering a passenger rail service between Lichfield and Burton “appear to be positive”. Michael Fabricant says: “The last time a passenger service ran between Lichfield and Burton […]
“During Easter when there was dry weather and wind, houses in Streethay were covered in dust from the housing development at Liberty Park. I am very concerned that this will happen once again during the next period of sunny, dry weather. The builders at have a responsibility – both legally and morally – to be […]
“Debenhams’ administrators have announced 22 stores set for closure next year and I am relieved to see that Lichfield is not on the list” says Michael Fabricant. “They plan to close around 50 stores out of their total of 166 shops and we must fight to keep the Lichfield store open. I note with sadness […]
New funding will help protect ancient woodlands from housing development and HS2. In January 2019, Michael Fabricant introduced a Parliamentary Bill which highlighted the urgent need to include smaller ancient woodlands in England (woodlands over 400 years old with a unique bio-culture) in an inventory which helps protect them against their destruction through development. See […]
“With the news this morning” (9th April) “that Debenhams have been placed into administration, I am deeply concerned about the future of the Lichfield branch and its employees” says Michael Fabricant. “I will work with the District Council and the landlords if Debenhams’ administrators ask me to do so to determine what can be done […]
“I welcome the new Traffic Orders placed by Staffordshire County Council to reduce truck movements through Yoxall and Kings Bromley” Michael Fabricant says. “These appear to have reduced traffic flows substantially at night, but heavy movements continue throughout the day. The Yoxall Traffic Action Group estimate that around 200 heavy trucks continue to drive through […]
The MPs for Lichfield and Tamworth came together on April 3rd as part of raising awareness and funds for the vital care services St Giles Hospice provides for those living with a terminal illness. And they went orange! Families, friends, local community groups, businesses, shops and schools are being encouraged to join in the fun […]
Commenting on the result of the Brexit votes in Parliament over the last few days, Michael Fabricant says: “Parliament has betrayed the electorate and it could get worse. “11pm on Friday March 29th was meant to be Brexit hour. Now, through a combination votes by Remain supporting MPs and opportunistic opposition political parties, Brexit has […]
“Saxon Hill School in Lichfield, which has recently had an excellent report from Ofsted, has had issues finding funding for sleep overs for its severely disabled students” says Michael Fabricant. “So I have been in correspondence with Government Ministers over this and raised the matter in the House of Commons.” Here’s what was said in […]
“There are almost 17,000 small rural convenience stores in the UK and they provide work for 140,000 people. In the Lichfield constituency some of our smaller villages would find it hard to exist if they are not sustained by their local shop” says Michael Fabricant. “With limited bus services in rural areas and some older […]