News - Justin Tomlinson

North Swindon MP On Target With 'Be Active' Football With Swindon Mind

Aug 23, 2016

The Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Sport, Justin Tomlinson MP, has shown his support for the regular sports sessions organised by Swindon Mind and Active Life.The regular sessions allow those who are suffering from a mental health condition to get out and enjoy all of the benefits that sport offers, including feeling part of a team, focusing the mind, achieving goals and simply getting outside and enjoying some exercise. The programme is funded by Sport England and the National L...

Local MP Acts As Guest Speaker At Swindon Phoenix Rotary Club

Aug 23, 2016

Justin Tomlinson MP was the guest speaker at a dinner at the Marriot Hotel for the Rotary Club of Swindon Phoenix.There are over 1.2 million members of rotary clubs across the UK and the main aim of the clubs are to raise money for good causes and to help their local communities. They also meet sociably with the Phoenix Rotary Club meeting every Wednesday in Swindon. The club is one of many rotary clubs across Swindon.Justin gave a light-hearted talk about his journey into politics and his work ...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 19th August

Aug 19, 2016

It is not often that I find myself lost for words however last Friday was certainly one of those moments as I joined the Swindon Down’s Syndrome Group as part of the Salamander project. The Salamander project is a collaboration between Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and Swindon Down’s Syndrome Group, which is supported by Swindon Police and the South West Ambulance Service. The week-long project sees 16 members of the Swindon Down Syndrome Group, aged between 12-26, to experience...

North Swindon MP Supports Penhill Community Fun Day

Aug 17, 2016

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has taken part in the Penhill Community Fun Day which has helped to raise money for local and national charities.Justin was also able to revisit the Penhill Haven, a project which he kick-started by turning the first soil over right at the beginning. The project was supported by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust as part of a new Heritage Lottery-funded scheme to take communities back to their roots.The haven project was initiated by local resident Glynis Hales, who wante...

Justin Joins Swindon Down's Syndrome Group For Inspiring Salamander Project

Aug 17, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson was left inspired and overwhelmed at the wonderful performance by the Swindon Down's Syndrome Group as part of the Swindon Salamander project last week. The Salamander project is a collaboration between Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Swindon Down’s Syndrome Group and supported by Swindon Police and the South West Ambulance Service. Working together to assist the young people of the Swindon & Wiltshire communities to progress and develop through empo...

Local MP Welcomes Surge In Business Starts In Swindon

Aug 17, 2016

Local MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that the number of businesses being started across Swindon has grown significantly in the last 12 months.Between 2014 and 2015, the number of businesses started in Swindon rose from 1,438 to 1,616 or an increase of 11.2%. Over the same period, unemployment across the town fell consistently and average wages rose. The data from Companies House, and today's fall in unemployment, is further evidence that Swindon's economy is fundamentally strong.Justi...

Swindon MPs Get Behind Creative New Campaign To Bring More Great GPs To Swindon

Aug 12, 2016

Swindon MPs Justin Tomlinson & Robert Buckland have got behind a promotional campaign to attract more GPs to live and work in the town. Both Justin & Robert have built up a strong, professional relationship with the Swindon CCG (the NHS body composed of clinicians who make important decisions about healthcare in Swindon) and have actively worked alongside its Clinical Chair, Dr. Peter Crouch on a number of projects to improve patient care. As such, the pair called for a special meeting...

Swindon MPs Get Behind Creative Promotional Campaign To Attract More Great GPs To Work In Swindon

Aug 12, 2016

Swindon MPs Justin Tomlinson & Robert Buckland have got behind a promotional campaign to attract more GPs to live and work in the town.Both Justin & Robert have built up a strong, professional relationship with the Swindon CCG (the NHS body composed of clinicians who make important decisions about healthcare in Swindon) and have actively worked alongside its Clinical Chair, Dr. Peter Crouch on a number of projects to improve patient care.As such, the pair called for a special meeting wit...

Local MPs Join Forces For Opening Of New Luxury Retail Store

Aug 12, 2016

Local MPs Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland have attended the opening of Flannels, the new luxury retail store in Swindon town centre.The new shop is based on the site of the old H&M on Regent Street and looks set to help contribute to town centre regeneration. The new 18,000 square foot shopping store spans two floors and sell men’s and women’s designer clothing, accessories and footwear.Justin Tomlinson MP said: “Flannels is a much-welcomed addition to Swindon town centre. Stores like t...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 12th August

Aug 12, 2016

The sporting spirit is back as the Rio Olympics are well and truly underway! And what a fantastic start it has been for Team GB, in part thanks to Swindon’s very own Jazz Carlin who won a well-deserved silver medal in the 400m freestyle swimming. Jazz’s Olympic journey began locally with the Swindon Tigersharks and as a town we can rightly be very proud of her tremendous achievement. And the sporting future of our town looks very bright, especially as I have re-visited Draycott Sports Camp where...