Heather Wheeler, OBE MP extremely pleased the Government has found a way to work with Alstom in Derby Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Heather Wheeler OBE, MP for South Derbyshire is extremely pleased that the Secretary of State has written to her to confirm that during a meeting today with Alstom that the Department of Transport has agreed to support funding for five further Elizabeth line trains, in addition to the five confirmed in March. This order enables Alstom to maintain sufficient capacity at their factory at Litchurch... Local News
Combatting and preventing gambling problems. 22nd April 2020 A gambling problem can be very serious for people with very real and serious consequences. it can lead to an untold amount of debt with some even losing their... Articles
Aldi join the free school meal voucher scheme. 22nd April 2020 I am delighted that Aldi have joined the Free School Meal voucher scheme. At the start of April the government announced that children in South Derbyshire who... ArticlesLocal News
Job Retention Scheme is a boost to help Businesses in South Derbyshire. 21st April 2020 I’m delighted that the Government’s Job Retention Scheme is now live, businesses in South Derbyshire will now be able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler MP welcomes additional funding for South Derbyshire District Council. 21st April 2020 Councils across England are to receive extra funding of £1.6 billion, taking the total additional monies Councils have received since the pandemic began to £3.2... Articles
£92 million support package for National Air Traffic Services. 20th April 2020 Air navigation service providers across Europe will share a £1.1 billion support package. The UK National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is eligible to receive £92... ArticlesLocal News
Businesses interested in helping the national effort to fight the Coronavirus. 17th April 2020 There are many businesses in South Derbyshire who are already contributing to the national effort, fighting the coronavirus. If you too are able to help, I have... Articles
Heather Wheeler MP welcomes multi-million-pound boost for tree planting scheme to help in fight climate change. 16th April 2020 The Forestry Commission has announced that £10 million will be available in the second auction of the Woodland Carbon Guarantee (a £50 million scheme). This is... Articles
Help and advice if you have lost your job 16th April 2020 This is a difficult time for many and unfortunately some people will have lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus. If you, a friend or family member have lost... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler MP backs Gas and Energy companies supporting communities. 15th April 2020 The National Grid are doing a fantastic job working with Gas and Energy companies to keep the lights on and energy and gas flowing. These companies have been... Articles