Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon

Local MP Praises Christians Against Poverty Group in Highworth

Local MP Praises Christians Against Poverty Group in Highworth

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was delighted to visit The Bridge in Highworth earlier this week to discus the work it does to assist the local community. The Bridge is a Highworth Community Church initiative, which aims to help connect the church with the wider community of Highworth. As well as a support group for those with long-term illnesses and providing computer access & printing, The Bridge also offers debt crisis support and money management advice. Working with Christians Against...

Local MP visits Zurich’s New & Sustainable Office

Local MP visits Zurich’s New & Sustainable Office

Justin Tomlinson visited the ‘topping out’ ceremony for the Insurance Company at Zurich’s new office project ‘Unity Place’. The state of the art office is due for completion next Summer in 2022. The office is a key pillar of the improvements being made in regenerating the Town Centre alongside our Borough Council. Artist Charlotte Kidger has been commissioned to produce exterior artwork that will reflect the focus onto community, sustainability and wellbeing. Similarly, this desire for sustainab...

Justin Highlights Innovative Research At Zimmer Biomet

Justin Highlights Innovative Research At Zimmer Biomet

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson visited Zimmer Biomet’s Dorcan site to learn about their innovative research into knee and hip replacements. Following an informative presentation from research director Imran Khan on their current research into biomaterials and anti-infective technologies to improve their products, and their collaborative efforts with universities across Europe, Justin was taken on a tour of the site to see the machinery used to test the implants, perform chemical analyses, and...

Swindon Advertiser Column - 200,000th Jab At Steam A Huge Achievement

Swindon Advertiser Column - 200,000th Jab At Steam A Huge Achievement

I would like to begin this week’s article by congratulating everybody who collected their A-Level or GCSE results this week. For the past couple of years, students have faced unprecedented disruption and challenges in relation to their education – with limited face-to-face teaching; the inconveniences of studying from home; and missing out on valuable time socialising with friends. As a result of this disruption, the government and Ofqual decided it would not be fair for exams to go ahead this...

North Swindon MP Thanks Volunteers Behind Swindon & Wiltshire Pride

North Swindon MP Thanks Volunteers Behind Swindon & Wiltshire Pride

Justin Tomlinson MP has been hailing the success of this year's Pride Festival in Swindon's Town Gardens. The North Swindon MP was attending the event with his family to show support since the festival was last held in 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Swindon and Wiltshire Pride is the largest regional event for the LGBT+ community in Swindon and Wiltshire. The event at Town Gardens featured many stalls, a parade and live music performances. Justin Tomlinson MP said: "It has been an absol...

Residents Invited To Take Part In Cycling Plan Consultation

Residents Invited To Take Part In Cycling Plan Consultation

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has urged local residents to have their say on the new draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). Swindon Borough Council is seeking residents' views to improve the network for cyclists and walkers across the borough for the next 10 years. LCWIPs are a strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements required at the local level. They enable a long-term approach to developing local cycling and walking networks, and form a vital...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Levelling Up and Medalling Up

Swindon Advertiser Column - Levelling Up and Medalling Up

For many young people the chance to study abroad provides an invaluable opportunity to develop both personally and academically. Previously, the UK participated in the Erasmus+ scheme, which provided opportunities to study abroad, and I know that many people were keen to see something similar take its place. Earlier this year the Government announced the £110million Turing Scheme, which aims to continue providing funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world...

JCVI Issues Updated Advice On COVID-19 Vaccination Of Young People Aged 16 To 17

JCVI Issues Updated Advice On COVID-19 Vaccination Of Young People Aged 16 To 17

In the last few weeks, there have been large changes in the way COVID-19 has been spreading in the UK, particularly in younger age groups. The adult vaccine programme has progressed very successfully and more safety data has become available, so it was important to review the advice for the vaccination of children and young people. This updated advice means we can be confident that young people will be afforded around 80% protection against hospitalisation, following receipt of their first dose....

Justin Celebrates Swindon Mum's Contribution To The Disability Strategy

Justin Celebrates Swindon Mum's Contribution To The Disability Strategy

North Swindon MP and Minister for Diabled People Justin Tomlinson met with Swindon mother to discuss her contribution to the Government's new National Disability Strategy. Becky Maddern first approached Justin last year to highlight her campaign to increase accessible equipment at play parks. Her campaign was inspired by her disabled son Benjamin, and his disappointment at being unable to enjoy the equipment at his local park. Following a meeting, Justin wrote to every parish council to encoura...

Swindon Advertiser Column - End Of An Era As Honda Closes

Swindon Advertiser Column - End Of An Era As Honda Closes

This week I was very proud as the Minister for Disabled People to formally launch the National Disability Strategy. This was a genuinely transformational, cross-government strategy – setting out over 100 commitments of how we can collectively remove barriers in society to help deliver a fully inclusive society. Each and every corner of government sets out plans and priorities to improve disabled people’s lives, with the most wide-ranging set of practical actions to date - spanning housing, tran...