John Healey, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, has today (16th July) announced the locations of the first 4 eco-towns and following local protests, Curborough is not included. In a written statement, John Healey says: "The new Eco Town Planning Policy Statement (PPS) that I am publishing today sets out the highest ever standards […]
Despite the withdrawal of Advantage West Midlands funding and a national slow-down in the commercial property market, Michael Fabricant has been reassured by Lichfield District Council that the Friarsgate development is still on course. Michael Fabricant says: "I am delighted and relieved to hear that the Friarsgate development will still be going full steam ahead. […]
Advantage West Midlands has withdrawn financial support from the proposed Friarsgate Gate Centre in Lichfield City centre. Mick Laverty, Chief Executive of Advantage West Midlands, has told Michael:- "Unfortunately we will not now be providing funding to the redevelopment of Friarsgate in Lichfield City Centre. "As you will appreciate, these have not been easy decisions […]
From December, Virgin Trains may be running an extra train service on Sundays from Lichfield to London. Michael Fabricant says "I explained to Chris Gibb", Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Trains, "that with only London-Midland Trains running services at weekends from Lichfield Trent Valley, and those trains taking over two and a half hours to […]
In a formal submission to the West Midland Region Rail Development Plan, Michael Fabricant has again stressed the need for disabled access facilities at Lichfield Trent Valley Railway station and the need to re-open for passenger traffic the Lichfield to Burton line. Michael says: "Lichfield Trent Valley station continues to be a disgrace with disabled […]
Commenting on the release of MPs’ expenses details this morning (18th June) by the House of Commons, Michael Fabricant says: "I welcome the publication of claims by the House of Commons today. In the 21st Century, we must have an open and transparent Parliament. Initially, I did have reservations about how the Freedom of Information […]
Sitting in the House of Commons Chamber today (Monday 15th June), Michael Fabricant welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that an Iraq War Memorial will be constructed in his constituency at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire though Michael says: "I am less happy with the news that the inquiry into the Iraq War will be […]
Michael Fabricant joined around 120 residents of Alrewas on Saturday afternoon (13th June) on a walk to see for himself the effect gravel extraction from the Wychnor North (Orgreave) site would have on the village and surrounding district. Michael says "I was horrified to see what devastation it will cause to the environment and to […]
Commenting on the County and European election results in Staffordshire, Michael Fabricant says: "These are extraordinary results. Politically, Staffordshire has become the new Surrey. We are now the Conservative heartland. "The Conservatives control 79% of all County wards in Staffordshire, 70% in Surrey. In the Euro Elections in Lichfield and Burntwood, the Conservatives came top […]
Michael Fabricant is backing this year’s Carers Week (8-14 June) in support of Britain’s six million carers who provide unpaid care for a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled. Michael says: "New research reveals that almost three-quarters (74%) of carers have reached breaking point due to the pressures of their role. The results […]