Commenting on London-Midland’s cancellation of all the Sunday train services between Lichfield and London and most other parts of their network on September 6th, Michael Fabricant says: "This failure of their service is unacceptable and breaches all the assurances and promises given to me and the Department of Transport on the future of their Sunday […]
"Labour’s plans to introduce ‘Regional Leaders’ Boards’ to replace then Regional Assemblies and take over regional planning will be scrapped by an incoming Conservative Government" says Michael Fabricant. This will affect any plans to introduce a similar body in the West Midlands. Michael Fabricant adds: "I understand that a similar body is being planned for […]
Michael Fabricant has criticised some Prime Health Care Trusts for being over secretive regarding the locations of Anti-Viral Collection Points, places where Tamiflu can be obtained for those suffering from the swine flu virus, and is releasing some of the information to the public. Michael says: "I back Robert Jenrick", the Conservative prospective Parliamentary candidate […]
Further to the News Release issued on the 25th July (see www.michael.fabricant.mp.co.uk/news-00870.ihtml), an Anti Viral Collection Point (ACP) has now opened in Lichfield, but there still remains no site in Burntwood. Michael Fabricant says: "I am pleased that Tamiflu can now be collected from a location in Lichfield for the treatment of swine flu, but […]
In a letter to Michael Fabricant dated 24th July, Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham, has listed the confidential locations for anti-viral collection points for treatment of swine flu. "But neither Lichfield nor Burntwood are listed as locations" says Michael Fabricant. "Instead, my constituents will have to travel to Tamworth, Stafford, Rugeley, or Burton […]
With the West Midlands being designated a swine flu hot spot, Michael Fabricant has called on the Government to lift the cap on the amount of paracetamol, aspirin, and other similar medicines that can be bought over the counter. "I am aware that in some cases there has been drug abuse with these common medicines. […]
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 […]