News Category - Justin Tomlinson

Justin Thanks Residents After Fantastic Easter Egg Collection

Apr 05, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has thanked residents after a very generous response to the Swindon Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Support (SDASS) Service Easter Egg Collection. To ensure that families who find themselves in the refuge can also enjoy the Easter festivities, Justin and the SDASS joined forces and asked people to donate Easter Eggs. These eggs will then be distributed to families supported by the charity, both at the refuge and in the community. To help with the collection of the e...

Video: Justin Calls For Progress On Increasing Accessible Play Parks

Apr 04, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinsom has called on Minister for Levelling Up, Dehenna Davison, to help increase the number of accessible play parks by hurrying up officials to improve national design codes. This follows the fantastic work by Becky Maddern, Benjamin's Smile and Mums on a Mission to ensure that play parks can be used and enjoyed by all children. Justin Tomlinson said: "I will continue to support this brilliant campaign and push for progress to be made on this issue.""

Justin Sees New Zurich Building Unveiled

Apr 03, 2023

Zurich Insurance will celebrate the official opening of its state-of-the-art Swindon office, Unity Place at an event on Monday 3rd April from 1030am for staff and local VIPs including Justin Tomlinson MP and Sir Robert Buckland MP. The building has been designed to rank among the top 10% of commercial buildings for sustainability in the UK. It features electric car charging points, a storage and repair centre for bicycles, improved recycling points, energy efficient LED lighting and a beehive ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - New Zero-Tolerance Approach To Anti-Social Behaviour Will Improve Communities

Mar 31, 2023

Anti-social behaviour blights our communities. It results in making areas look unsightly, dissuades people from spending time in their own neighbourhoods, erodes a sense of community, and can also make residents feel intimidated or afraid. As such, I was pleased that earlier this week the Prime Minister announced an action plan to tackle anti-social behaviour, which will include cracking down on offenders with swifter and more visible justice and the imposition of tougher punishments. The plans...

Millions Of Households To Receive Cost Of Living Payments

Mar 29, 2023

The Government has announcws that millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions in the first Cost of Living Payment. This is the first of three payments this year, which are worth up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. In addition to this, there will also be further a payment worth £150 for eligible disabled people. This means that across Swindon 23,800 households will be eligible fo...

Justin Speaks In Parliament To Highlight Campaign To Increase Accessible Playparks

Mar 27, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson continued his work to call for an increase in accessible equipment in children's play parks, again raising the issue in the Chamber. Justin asked his question during Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities questions, to which Minister for Levelling up, Dehenna Davison MP Justin Tomlinson MP said: A number of charities make sure that all play parks, both new and refurbished, are fully accessible to all children, including those with disabilities. T...

Prime Minister Announces Anti-social Behaviour Plan

Mar 27, 2023

Today the Prime Minister has announced plans to stamp out anti-social behaviour in our communities. This includes: ⛔️A ban on Nitrous Oxide (also known as Laughing Gas) to help reduce the number of discarded canisters. 💊 A crackdown on illegal drugs. 👮‍♀️Increasing police presence in places that need it most and giving the police more powers to test for a wider range of drugs. 🧽Forcing vandals to clean or repair the damage they cause (starting within 48 hours) 🥤Increasing fines for littering, fl...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Blunsdon Community Shop Testament To Enthusiasm Of Volunteers

Mar 24, 2023

After a few delays, tomorrow will finally see the official opening of the brand new Blunsdon Community Shop. I am thrilled for all the volunteers who have been working so hard over the last few years for this big day, working on designs, building up community support and waiting for the for building to be ready for the handover. The new purpose-built building was used as the developers show home office and will replace the dated and small portacabin that has served the village for many years. T...

Justin Tomlinson MP is Welcomed Back to Polaris House

Mar 24, 2023

Alongside South Swindon MP Robert Buckland, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was welcomed back to Polaris House today. The headquarters of UK Research and Innovation, with all of the different research councils headquartered there, Polaris House is also where the Space Agency is based. As the heart of research and development in Swindon, senior directors delivered an informative presentation about the plans for the site before taking both MPs on a tour of the building. Justin Tomlinson MP said:...

Justin Welcomes Gorse Hill School To Parliament

Mar 22, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin welcomed children from Gorse Hill School to Parliament as part of the Parliamentary Education Programme. The programme aims to help the students participating learn about Parliament, its history and important role it plays in upholding our democracy. The Group enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of The Houses of Parliamament, seeing some of its iconic features - such as the 900 year old Westminster Hall, the Sovereign's Throne in the the House of Lords, and the green benches...