Heather Wheeler MP recently visited the Hargate Equestrian Centre to meet with owner, Carol Smith, and other members of the Hargate team. She was given a tour of their top-class livery yard, riding school and training centre.
Heather visited the Church Gresley Methodist Church recently to listen to a joint concert, performed by the Leaside Singers and the Boundary Singers, in celebration of local choirs and the best of music.
The Government has announced up to £80 million in addition grant funding to upgrade the heating and energy efficiency of England’s social housing. This is part of a long term multi-billion-pound programme.
The Government has launched the application process for the Community Automated External Defibrillators (AED) fund. Community organisations can now apply for a grant to fund a life-saving defibrillator for their local area.
The Government has announced that War Widow(er)s recognition payments will be tax free. This follows the Government’s announced in May that payments of £87,500 will be made to War Widow(er)s who forfeited their entitlement to a pension for a service attributable death prior to 2015 and have not
Earlier on 21st of July 2023, Heather was welcomed by Chief Executive, Mark Powell, to the Kingsway Hospital site to view the progress being made at their fantastic new healthcare facilities.
On Monday, Heather showed her support for people with arthritis in South Derbyshire, at a Drop-In event hosted by charity Versus Arthritis in the Houses of Parliament.
Heather met with the HTA (Horticultural Trades Association) and representatives from two member businesses. Laura and John Jackson from Swarkestone Nursery and Darren Sanders from Garden King hosted visits to discuss the key issues facing the industry.
