From porkpies to Christmas pudding, yesterday local food and drinks producers across the county showcased the finest artisan and handmade products from Derbyshire.
I have learnt about a new app and would recommend that my constituents download it. It is a simple diagnostic tool, provided by the Countryside Alliance and Actual Experience’s BbFix project, to improve their broadband service.
Years ago Christmas was an extended family affair where Gran and Granddad, a widowed Uncle and the lady whose children lived too far away all, somehow, found themselves happily enjoying Christmas day with either their own family or neighbours.
I am delighted to announce that there will be another Derbyshire Day in the House of Commons on the 3rd of December. This is a great opportunity for producers of Derbyshire to showcase their goods to MPs, the Press and hopefully, as last year, the Prime Minister!
Last week I had the honour of opening Brunel Healthcare’s new factory in Swadlincote. This is the culmination of over £1.5 million of investment and the creation of 70 new jobs that they are currently recruiting to fill.
I have recently an update from the Minister, David Gauke MP regarding employment allowance, which will cut the tax bills of millions of businesses in the UK.
On Wednesday I raised my concerns about the redundancy plans of Rolls-Royce Aerospace Group in the House of Commons. This is understandably unsettling news for all of Rolls-Royce employees, many of whom live in South Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.
This World Mental Health Day, Heather Wheeler MP, is joining with Citizens Advice Bureau to urge any local residents who have any money, benefits or employment worries to seek advice and help. Research shows that having troubles such as these often causes stress, anxiety and depression.
