Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

Government Announces Plans To Put Victims Back At The Centre Of Justice System

Government Announces Plans To Put Victims Back At The Centre Of Justice System

Draft legislation published today by the Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will pave the way for the first ever Victims’ Law – putting their needs and voices firmly at the heart of the justice system. It will see victims’ views sought at regular points during their case, with greater accountability placed on agencies such as the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and police for the service they provide to them. Victims will also be given clearer routes of redress if they do not receive the support...

Government Announces Plans For Fundamental Shift In Children’s Social Care

Government Announces Plans For Fundamental Shift In Children’s Social Care

Vulnerable children and families in England will be better supported by a fundamental shift in how children’s social care services are delivered, guided by the findings of an independent review of children’s social care published today. The government is setting out initial new measures in response to recommendations set out in Josh MacAlister’s independent review of children’s social care, which looked at how children and their families interact with the care system and how it can be improved. ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - New GP Surgery Huge Boost For Tadpole Garden Village

Swindon Advertiser Column - New GP Surgery Huge Boost For Tadpole Garden Village

Alongside Cllr Steve Heyes and the newly-elected Cllr Jake Chandler, I was pleased to cut the ribbon for the eagerly anticipated Tadpole Garden Village GP Surgery this week. On the northern edge of the town, in the newly developed Tadpole Garden Village, the new GP surgery will open its doors on Monday 16th May following a year-long construction project. The new practice already has 4000 new patients signed up but has space for up to 8,500 patients who live across Tadpole Garden Village, St And...

£300 Million To Cut Youth Crime And Make Streets Safer

£300 Million To Cut Youth Crime And Make Streets Safer

Thousands of troubled children and teenagers teetering on the edge of crime will be put back on the right track thanks to the largest youth justice funding boost in a generation – cutting crime and making streets safer. Around 80 percent of prolific adult offenders begin committing crimes as children, and the estimated cost of late intervention to the economy is nearly £17 billion per year. That’s why the government is making the biggest investment in a generation – worth £300 million over the n...

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson Welcomes Disability Employment Milestone

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson Welcomes Disability Employment Milestone

North Swindon MP, and former Minister of State for Disabled People, Health & Work, has welcomed news that the Government has reached its target of getting 1 million more disabled people into work by 2027. As part of the 2017 election manifesto, the Government outlined a 10-year employment goal to break down barriers for disabled people and build more diverse and inclusive workforces. The latest figures from the Office Of National Statistics show the number of disabled people in employment ha...

Justin Opens New Tadpole Garden Village GP Surgery

Justin Opens New Tadpole Garden Village GP Surgery

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has opened the eagerly anticipated new GP Surgery at Tadpole Garden Village. Tadpole Surgery, located on the northern edge of the town in the newly developed Tadpole Garden Village, will open its doors on Monday 16 May following a year-long construction project. The new practice, which has space on its books for up to 8,500 patients, will offer a more local GP service to people living in one of the fastest growing areas of Swindon. Eleven clinicians, as well a...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Overwhelmed With Happiness To Welcome Little Clemmie

Swindon Advertiser Column - Overwhelmed With Happiness To Welcome Little Clemmie

On Sunday, Kate and I were overwhelmed with happiness to welcome Clemmie Elizabeth Tomlinson to our family. I am in awe of Kate as Clemmie was delivered just 4 minutes after we arrived at the GWH, with only 2 paracetamols for pain relief! We are very grateful for Maria and her team who delivered Clemmie safely, far better than I would have had we been either stuck in traffic or not able to find nearby parking! We are thrilled that Margot is very much enjoying a big sister and has been very k...

Young People Invited To Join Youth Commission To Give Their Views On Local Police And Crime Issues

Young People Invited To Join Youth Commission To Give Their Views On Local Police And Crime Issues

Wiltshire and Swindon’s award-winning Youth Commission is recruiting for new members to help shape policing in the county and to ensure greater representation for those aged 14-25. The Youth Commission enables young people, including those from underrepresented groups, to have a stronger voice on the police and crime issues that affect their lives and is now entering its second year - thanks to backing from Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson. This project encourages young people to ...

Queen's Speech Continues To Deliver On Government's Top Priorities

Queen's Speech Continues To Deliver On Government's Top Priorities

Today the Queen’s Speech set out 38 new Bills for the upcoming Parliamentary session, helping to ease the cost of living, strengthen our economy and make our streets safer for everyone. As a country, we have risen to challenges with no precedent in recent history – leading the response to Putin’s attack on Ukraine and protecting lives and livelihoods in the battle against Covid – but these events have caused huge disruptions to the global economy. The Queen’s Speech set out 38 new bills helpin...

Prime Minister To Give Local Leaders Power To Breathe New Life Into High Streets

Prime Minister To Give Local Leaders Power To Breathe New Life Into High Streets

Prime Ministeris set to bring in landmark reforms to rejuvenate high streets and restore pride in local areas. The Levelling up and Regeneration Bill, expected to be unveiled in the Queen’s speech next week, will provide local leaders with the powers they need to revitalise town centres. Currently shops can stand empty for years, blighting the high street and wasting opportunities for new jobs. New legislation will enable local leaders to force landlords to rent out commercial properties, revita...