News - Justin Tomlinson

Local MP Joins Chippenham Close Coffee Morning

Feb 25, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today joined local Valley residents in Penhill at their weekly coffee morning at the Chippenham Close Community Centre to discuss everything from changes to welfare right through to sport and bus services.Not long ago, the Community Centre was derelict and boarded up, with residents having to walk up the notoriously steep hill to reach community activities at the John Moulton Hall. For many this walk was simply impossible, leaving the elderly, the disabled and many young mums...

Justin Welcomes Swindon's Local Police and Crime Plan

Feb 25, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the launch of Swindon’s Police and Crime Plan. The draft plan, published by Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner for Swindon and Wiltshire, Angus Macpherson is available online for people to comment on. The views of local residents will play a part in shaping the final version, which will set the strategic direction of policing in Swindon and Wiltshire for the next four years. It includes the key initiatives that Angus wishes to implement locally: Stre...

Local MP Welcomes Swindon City Deal Success

Feb 25, 2013

Justin at a local business mentoring event organised by the FSB Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon, has welcomed the news this week that Swindon is to be given fresh new powers to boost jobs and growth in deals agreed with Government. This 'City Deal' will allow Swindon to bid for new financial and planning powers and help businesses in the local area. The new wave of City Deals comes after eight of England's largest cities won new powers last summer. Commenting, Justin Tomlinson MP said: 'T...

Justin Tomlinson MP Calls On Japan To End Its Cruel Commercial Whaling

Feb 20, 2013

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has called on Japan to end its cruel commercial whaling at the launch of a new report revealing the industry is dying in the water. Japan's whaling is being propped up by millions of pounds a year in public money, research by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) shows. Justin hosted a Westminster launch of IFAW's report, The Economics of Japanese Whaling, and heard that the Japanese government even diverted tsunami relief funds to support the indus...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 15th February 2013

Feb 20, 2013

I wrote last week about my successful campaign to see financial education included in the National Curriculum. I've also been pushing hard to improve and expand the teaching of cookery. That too has now been included in the curriculum; a move I thoroughly welcome. Soon after being elected, I visited the cookery club at Haydonleigh School and watched the children as they learned how to make various recipes. Not only were they enjoying it, they were also picking up skills that would be useful ...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Cooking To The National Curriculum

Feb 20, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the news that cooking is to take its rightful place on the national curriculum. Justin has long been part of the campaign to see cooking back in schools, giving children a practical life skill that will help keep them healthy. The Government is currently consulting on the proposals that by the end of Primary School, children should know the basic principles of balanced eating and where food comes from. They should also know how ingredients can be combined to p...

MP Welcomes News That Swindon Is Key Place To Invest

Feb 20, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the news that Swindon is one of the top 5 places to invest in the UK. Both Wiltshire and Swindon rank in the top areas for business investment and growth in a survey published this week. The study by local government management journal the MJ (municipal journal) and research consultancy Local Futures puts Wiltshire in the top 5 council areas for investment and Swindon in the top 5 cities. Using socio-economic statistics from across the country, the study aims...

Swindon Advertiser Weekly Article - 8th February 2013

Feb 11, 2013

There are many reasons why people enter politics. For me, it was about making a positive change. If I could leave office having achieved this for Swindon, I would be happy. It is therefore an immense privilege to be able to say that I will leave office one day having made a difference not only to every child in Swindon, but every child in the country. One of the first campaigns I started in Parliament called for compulsory financial education to be taught in all schools as a part of the Natio...

Local MP Puts Pen To Paper For Epilepsy Action

Feb 11, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP joined Stratton Councillor Russell Holland and members of the 1st Stratton St. Margaret Scout Group, Swindon, to put pen to paper as part of this year's National Doodle Day, raising money for UK charity Epilepsy Action. National Doodle Day aims to get as many people doodling as possible to help support the 600,000 people with epilepsy across the UK. This year, the charity invited people to 'do a doodle, donate a pound' with the chance of a prize for anyone taking part. Member...

Justin Tomlinson MP Welcomes Action On Dangerous Dogs

Feb 11, 2013

Justin Tomlinson MP today welcomed the news that as of 2016, every dog owner in England will have to microchip their animal in a move designed to tackle the problem of strays. The microchips will be coded with owners' details, and owners who do not comply could face fines of up to £500. Justin also welcomed the news that the Government will look at how to close a legal loophole that currently means owners whose dogs attack people on private land cannot be prosecuted. Justin Tomlinson MP said "Ma...