Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

Swindon Advertiser Column - New PM Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Swindon Advertiser Column - New PM Ready To Hit The Ground Running

I am writing this as Buckingham Palace has just put out a statement to say, ‘The Queen’s doctors are concerned for her Majesty’s health and recommended she remain under medical supervision’. This is very worrying. Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty and her family as we hope desperately for better news. Well, where do I start this week? The leadership contest was concluded, and as expected Liz Truss became the Prime Minister. The new PM had served loyally under 3 PM’s, was respected ...

Government Announces Energy Price Guarantee For Families And Businesses

Government Announces Energy Price Guarantee For Families And Businesses

Prime Minister Liz Truss has set out decisive action to support people and businesses with their energy bills and tackle the root causes of the issues in the UK energy market through increased supply – ensuring the country is not left in the same position again. Under new plans, a typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year on their energy bill for the next two years from 1st October, through a new ‘Energy Price Guarantee’ which limits the price suppliers can charge customers for un...

Rough Sleepers Helped To Rebuild Their Lives With New Strategy Backed By £2bn Government Support

Rough Sleepers Helped To Rebuild Their Lives With New Strategy Backed By £2bn Government Support

Government today publishes landmark £2 billion Rough Sleeping Strategy to drive forward manifesto commitment to end rough sleeping for good Thousands of people living on the streets will be given a roof over their heads and tailored support to rebuild their lives under landmark government plans to end rough sleeping. The cross-government Rough Sleeping Strategy is backed by £2 billion and builds on the significant action already taken by the government, which has driven a 43% drop in rough sleep...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Learning About The History Of Coate Water Railway

Swindon Advertiser Column - Learning About The History Of Coate Water Railway

This week I joined volunteers at the Coate Water Miniature Railway for their summer Thank You BBQ. The Coate Water Miniature Railway is a fantastic, long-standing leisure attraction in Swindon, with over 70 volunteers providing so much joy to families at Coate. Their summer BBQ was an excellent way to thank volunteers for all the work they do throughout the year, and it was a great opportunity for me to find out more about the history and how it has evolved over the years. It was great to meet s...

North Swindon MP visits V Cars Swindon

North Swindon MP visits V Cars Swindon

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited V Cars Swindon on Wednesday, to hear the concerns of the taxi industry first-hand. Justin met with the team, and with over 300 drivers, how the new technology they use has evolved over the years. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "It was good to hear the great work V Cars are doing with their inclusive provisions for elderly and disabled passengers, their work supporting NHS workers, and their work supporting the Covid vaccinations – driving elderly and vu...

Justin Visits Coate Water Miniature Railway to Thank Volunteers

Justin Visits Coate Water Miniature Railway to Thank Volunteers

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined volunteers at the Coate Water Miniature Railway for their summer thank you BBQ. The Coate Water Miniature Railway is a long-standing fantastic leisure attraction in Swindon, with over 70 volunteers providing so much joy to families at Coate. Their summer BBQ was an excellent thank you for all the work they do throughout the year and Justin enjoyed finding out more about the history and how it evolved over the years. The group also raised issues regarding ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Open Door Centre Café A Brilliant Way To Support Local Charity

Swindon Advertiser Column - Open Door Centre Café A Brilliant Way To Support Local Charity

Last Friday I visited the Open Door Centre Café at St Barnabas Church Hall. The busy café offers a great menu, but it also helps raise valuable funds and provides opportunities for its members. The Open Door Centre serves those in Swindon and its surrounding areas with learning and/or physical difficulties and mental health issues, enabling all to reach their full potential. It operates like a hub providing food, support, and activities like trips and swimming lessons; and the Centre has an awar...

Justin Visits Latest Swindon Park To Include Accessible Play Equipment

Justin Visits Latest Swindon Park To Include Accessible Play Equipment

On a visit to Eastlake Park in Tadpole Garden Village, Justin Tomlinson MP, joined national charity Scope and Swindon’s local charities Benjamin’s Smile and Moms on a Mission to discuss their ongoing campaign for more accessible play parks. As the former Minister of State for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson introduced a clear Government commitment to improving accessibility for disabled children in play parks as part of the National Strategy for Disabled People, signed off by the Prime Ministe...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Spitfire Fly-Past Fitting Celebration For Tadpole Memorial

Swindon Advertiser Column - Spitfire Fly-Past Fitting Celebration For Tadpole Memorial

Last weekend I had the honour of joining residents in Tadpole Garden Village to celebrate the opening of the Tadpole Garden Village in Bloom ‘Thankful Village’ memorial. A culmination of two years planning, navigating challenging building issues, and securing donations and hard work, Saturday’s event was an opportunity to recognise and thank everyone who had been involved. I joined representatives from the armed forces and veterans in laying a wreath at the memorial in honour of those who have s...

Justin Visits Dorcan Rec For Inspire Day

Justin Visits Dorcan Rec For Inspire Day

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited the Dorcan Rec Centre to see Better Leisure’s Inspire Day. The aim of Inspire Day is to inspire people starting their journey to a healthier lifestyle and find new sports and activities to try. There was a wide variety of activities to choose from, including swimming, badminton, netball, walking netball, hockey, football, table tennis, gym workshops, exercise classes – and even wheelchair rugby. A number of GLL Sport Foundation athletes were also in at...