“I wholeheartedly congratulate Dr Ross Hawkes, the editor and founder of Lichfield Live, on the award of his doctorate which investigated independent local news journalism. I know how difficult it is to undertake a doctoral thesis while holding down a full-time job. Some might say ‘two full time jobs’ in the case of Ross who […]
“I welcome Lichfield District Council’s forward-looking decision to attract The Botanist to the City as part of the Everyman Cinema Complex” says Michael Fabricant. “This upmarket gastro pub chain, headquartered in Alderley Edge, in Cheshire has attracted other businesses in its wake owing to the increased footfall generated by its customers. “Lichfield already has an […]
“Paul Shum Family Butchers of Yoxall and The Cheese Locker from the Lichfield constituency were both Midlands regional finalists in the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards. They have now each been chosen as the Midlands winners in the Butcher and Local Food and Drink categories respectively. They have my heartiest congratulations” says Michael Fabricant. “The businesses […]
“Unemployment in the Lichfield constituency, already low, has fallen even lower” says Michael Fabricant. “Figures released today (16th April) by the Office of National Statistics show that the claimant count has fallen by 50 since this time last year and 30 since last month. The total claimant count including youth unemployment is 1,350. This is […]
Michael Fabricant has joined Natalie Elphicke, the MP for Dover, in support for a memorial to the late Dame Vera Lynn CH who famously sang “The White Cliffs of Dover” in World War Two. Natalie Elphicke says “Dame Vera was a great Briton who made an enormous contribution to our country and was voted the Briton who […]
Announcing funding for Staffordshire, Guy Opperman, the Minister for Roads and Local Transport has today said: “All local transport authorities in England outside London will receive a share of £51.5 million as part of the Active Travel Capability Fund. Staffordshire received £157,154 in 2023/24 and will now receive £470,471 in 2024/25. “This funding has been […]
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, told Michael Fabricant this morning that funding has been made available to Staffordshire County Council through the cancellation of Phase 2 of HS2 which would enable a passenger rail service to the National Memorial Arboretum and Burton from Birmingham via Lichfield. In Transport Questions in the House of Commons this morning […]
Michael Fabricant was today (20th March) re-elected Chairman of the Waterways All Party Parliamentary Group. “The Group considers all the aspects of our canals and navigable rivers and with the Lichfield canal being restored nearby, I am humbled to be re-elected Chairman of this important Group. Following the AGM, MPs and Peers discussed ‘Our Canals […]
Michael Fabricant spoke today (Sunday 17th March) at the annual Northern Canals Association meeting hosted this year by the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust at the Boley Park Community Hall in Lichfield. The majority of attendees were from Manchester, Leeds, and beyond. “The talk was entitled ‘Parliament and our Waterways’ and I spoke in […]
Michael Fabricant has championed the need for more pitches and facilities to help accommodate one of the region’s fastest growing football clubs. AFC Fradley Chairman, Darren Peck, met with Sir Michael today (15th March) to highlight the need for more sports facilities, as the football club welcomes new players every week. Recognised as one of […]