News - Justin Tomlinson

Local MP Visits Swindon Offices Of Global Engineering Company AECOM

Aug 26, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has paid a visit to local employer AECOM, a global engineering, consulting and project management company for large-scale infrastructure projects.Based in the town centre, AECOM employs 165 people locally and the Swindon office alone turns over a staggering £13.2 million each year. The company started out as British Rail and now operates in 150 countries across the world with over 500 offices, and 95,000 staff! The company's famous projects globally includes the Olympic Stadi...

Justin Marks Swindon's Railway Heritage

Aug 26, 2016

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has marked what would have been Sir Daniel Gooch’s 200th birthday. In 1840, Daniel Gooch was a Superintendent for the Great Western Railway when he penned a letter to the now legendary Chief Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, putting Swindon forward as the ideal location for the GWR’s new engine works. That moment would change Swindon’s future forever, placing the town at the heart of our railway heritage. Justin joined leader of the Council, Cllr. David Renard,...

North Swindon MP Visits Walking Netball At The Haydon Centre

Aug 26, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson continued his summer of sport as he visited the Haydon Centre to see one of the Walking Netball sessions put on by Mo Squires, Swindon District Netball Association Netball Development Officer, as part of Swindon Borough Council’s Active Life scheme.There are several session run across North Swindon including at the Highworth Rec, Grange Leisure Centre and Haydon Centre. The number of those taking part who attend the weekly sessions is well into the twenties and can ofte...

Local MP Hosts Coffee Morning In Aid Of Bliss

Aug 24, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has successfully hosted a charity coffee morning in aid of Bliss, the national charity which supports babies born too early, too small or too sick to ensure that they have the best chance of survival.Sarah Woods, who lives in Oakhurst, had the idea for the group after her son George, now 18 months, arrived five weeks early. She met with Justin and they both concluded that a coffee morning to gain interest, invite local mums and raise a bit of money as well would be the ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Meets Local Farmers

Aug 24, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP has met with local farmers in his constituency to discuss a number of issues.Justin met with local farmers at Northleaze Farm, hosted by dairy farmer Robert Mallet, as well as representatives from the National Farmers Union. The NFU represents 47,000 farmers across England and Wales – 800 of which are in Wiltshire. Discussion included a general farming update covering arable, dairy and beef & sheep. Issues included the price of milks and ensuring farmers get their fair sh...

Justin In His Element At Swindon Makerspace

Aug 24, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson was in his element as he visited Swindon Makerspace, a not-for-profit registered Community Interest Company which allows its members to break and make things including robots, aircraft, computers and electronics.The group was originally formed as the Swindon Hackspace in June 2012, providing a weekly meeting for those interested in making, breaking, and fixing things. Up until March 2016 the group were based in the Museum of Computing. However due to needing more spac...

North Swindon MP Continues Support For DASH

Aug 24, 2016

MP and former Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson continues to support local charity DASH – Discovering Autistic Spectrum Happiness – having welcome some of their trustees to his new office.DASH is an independent local charity whose mission is to improve the quality of life of adults of working age with Asperger’s and other high functioning Autistic Spectrum Conditions living in Swindon.The charities primary aims are to: Raise awareness of Asperger’s. Promote and enhance access to ...

Local MP Supports Highworth Coffee Morning For Prospect Morning

Aug 24, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson was treated to a spot of tea and cake this afternoon at St Michael’s church in Highworth. Attending an event run by the Prospect Hospice, Justin got to meet and chat with a number of local residents as well as taste a variety of delicious homemade cakes.As a supporter of the charity, Justin recognises the value Prospect Hospice brings to the community. Justin Tomlinson MP said: “The Prospect Hospice is an integral part of maintaining the health and well-being of people...

North Swindon MP Visits Highworth Safe Places Scheme

Aug 23, 2016

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has visited the Bridge Community Centre to discuss the ‘Safe Places’ scheme in Highworth which is a locally run scheme aiming to help citizens, lost or in need, and establish Safe Places across Wiltshire that provides a safe environment for people who may require some additional support when out and about in the community.'Safe places’ currently have fourteen sites in Highworth where people who find themselves in vulnerable situations can go to. People will be a...

Justin's Summer Interns Discuss Opportunities For Young People With Council Leader

Aug 23, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP’s summer interns have had the chance to meet with Swindon Borough Council Leader David Renard to put forward their ideas on how Swindon can cater for young people.Every year, Justin welcomes youngsters from across Swindon to join his team at his constituency office to gain insight and experience into how an MP's office works. The interns are all shown the ropes and also given tasks to complete that looks to help them build some of the skills that are required to work in polit...