News Category - Justin Tomlinson

1 Million Policing Hours To Be Saved Under New Approach To Mental Health

Aug 16, 2023

The Government's new Right Care Right Person approach to how the police manage mental health inccidents is set to free up 1 million more policing hours. The new approach will see police only respond to mental health inccidents if there is a safety risk or crime. Instead inccidents that don't require police assistance will be referred to the correct partner agency. Estimates show that implementing the principles of Right Care Right Person could save around one million police officer hours each ye...

Justin Welcomes Positive Inflation And Employment News

Aug 15, 2023

Figures released on Wednesday confirmed that inflation is down to 6.8 per cent - lowest level since February last year. The figures show that the decisive action we have taken to tackle inflation is working. Cutting inflation is vital, as it leaves families with more money in their pockets, so this news is very positive. The Government's work to drive down inflation continues, with focus on getting more people into work, cutting the price of energy, and taking a responsible approach to the publi...

Goverment Scraps Cap On Water Company Fines

Aug 14, 2023

The Government has announced that it is scrapping the cap on water companies can be fined. The announcement is part of the Govrernment's Plan for Water. Under the plan, fines from water companies will be reinvested into a new Water Restoration Fund, making polluters pay for damage they cause to the environment. This fund will deliver on-the-ground improvements to water quality as well as supporting local groups and community-led schemes which help to protect our waterways.

Justin Visits Cycle Workshop

Aug 14, 2023

Justin attended and learn to cycle workshop at the County Ground athletics track (which was also good to see was a hive of activity). The workshops are run by Paul Ashman Cycling http://paulashmancycling.com/ who is funded by SBC to run sessions for local youngsters to learn how to ride, free of charge. Justin Tomlinson said: "This is a fantastic initiative, and it is great to see money being invested in it. I am passionate about encouraging an active and healthy childhood, and workshops li...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Art And Literacy Festival Will Showcase Talent

Aug 10, 2023

This evening I have the pleasure of attending the launch of the first ever Highworth Literature and Arts Festival. The event has been organised by the team at Visit Highworth – who do a fantastic job of promoting Highworth and highlighting everything the town has to offer. The aim of the Art and Literacy Festival is to showcase the work of a number of different artists and writers. As part of the event there will be an exhibition of artwork in St Michael’s & All Angel’s churches featuring lo...

Justin Joins Swindon Town Star To See Local Sport Club

Aug 04, 2023

North Swindon MP Jutsin Tomlinson visited Headstart Skillz Summer Camp to learn more about how it is working with local children. Headstart Skillz is a local initiative which provides practical training covering a number of skills, including managing money, online safety, self-defence, first aid, nutrition, wellbeing and mental health. The idea behind Headstart Skillz is that by teaching young people practical subjects you will help to give them a significant head start in life. As part of this ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Disability Campaign Needs Your Help

Aug 04, 2023

A few years ago I met with Becky Maddern from Benjamin’s Smile to hear about her campaign to increase accessible play equipment in playparks. Her work has been inspired by her own son Benjamin and his disappointment at not being able to join his brothers and enjoy their local park. Since that meeting I have worked closely with Becky, Benjamin’s Smile and Mum’s on a Mission to support the campaign and push the issue at a national level. As the former Minister for Disabled People, I was very proud...

Justin Supports Tadpole Garden Village In Bloom

Aug 02, 2023

It was delightful to visit the volunteers at TGV in Bloom, who were inspected this week by judges for Britain in Bloom – part of the Royal Horticulture Society. As a community, Tadpole Garden Village will be competing with the village of Cannington in Somerset. The judges were very complementary of the community spirit in Tadpole, particularly with people of all ages volunteering to beautify the village and manage the local allotments. Justin Tomlinson said: "For such a new area to have as ...

Justin Calls On Public To Support Accessibility Campaign

Jul 27, 2023

When Justin Tomlinson MP was the Minister for Disabled People, he secured a change in the guideline and recommended in his Disability Strategy that all new or refurbished play parks should include accessible equipment. Working with local & national groups including Mums on a Mission, Becky Maddern of Benjamin’s Smile and Scope; they managed to secure this vital change. Though the work continues, as Justin is keen to make sure that the recommendation becomes mandatory. To achieve this, the De...

Justin Welcomes Success of School Defibrillator Campaign

Jul 26, 2023

North Swindon MP has welcomed news that all state schools now have lifesaving equipment – successfully fulfilling the Government’s pledge to do so by the end of the school year. In July 2022, the Government committed to delivering these devices before the end of the 2022/23 academic year to ensure that all state funded schools in England had access to a defibrillator. Following the Government’s £19 million roll out, over 20,000 defibrillators have successfully been delivered to almost 18,000 sch...