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Welcome to this my 71st electronic news bulletin.
Last week the Government set out plans to ring-fence the public health budget. We are putting local authorities in the driving seat to deliver health improvement.
We are doing this because people living in the poorest areas of Britain today die 7 years earlier on average than people living in richer areas. We have amongst the highest obesity rates of any country in the world, and more than 1 in 6 people still die before their 65th birthday. Labour’s approach failed.
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Edward Timpson
Member of Parliament for Crewe & Nantwich
I have recently ...
- Attended an Enterprise Presentation at Wychood Park delivered with aplomb by pupils from Shavington Primary School
- Attended the St Luke's Hospice Light Up a Life Ceremony in Crewe town centre
- Spoke in the House of Commons on the deterioration of the Crewe and Nantwich postal service since the closure of the Sorting Office in Crewe, and on the need to improve referral systems in the NHS
- Gave interviews to local radio and TV on the recent £8 billion railway investment announcement and how it may benefit Crewe in the long term.
- Met with theChildren's Rights Director, in Parliament
- Met with representatives of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, in Parliament
- Held a constituency surgery at Leighton Primary School
- Met with representatives of Ruskin Sports College to discuss school sports programmes
- Attended the quarterly meeting of the North West Ambulance Service, in Nantwich, to discuss progress of the First Responder scheme.
- Supported the family & friends of Leo Messam, with a memorial balloon release on Municipal Square in Crewe.
- Attended the St Luke's Hospice coffee morning fundraiser at Church View Surgery in Nantwich
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South Cheshire postal service one of worst in Britain according to new figures
The Sentinel
RESIDENTS and businesses in South Cheshire are suffering the second-worst postal service in mainland Britain.
Latest Royal Mail performance figures show posties in the CW area delivered 88.9 per cent of first-class mail on time between June 7 to September 5.
It means only residents in Wigan have a worse postal service across the 121 main postcodes in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Nationally an average of 93.7 per cent of first-class mail arrived on time, ahead of Royal Mail's 93 per cent target.
In Stoke-on-Trent 92.2 per cent of first-class post was delivered on time.
Politicians and business leaders today blamed the poor CW performance on the closure of Crewe's Royal Mail sorting office on August 16.
Work from the Weston Road depot was transferred to Warrington, along with 600 jobs, after an 18-month fight to keep the Crewe centre open failed.
John Dunning, chief executive of South Cheshire Chamber of Trade, which campaigned against the closure with Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson, said: "The service to businesses in the Crewe area since the closure of the sorting office has been absolutely appalling.
"Both Edward Timpson and I have written to Royal Mail to complain and lots of businesses have called us to say they have suffered delays.
"Royal Mail has assured us that it is getting things back on track and we wait to see evidence of that."
Mr Timpson, below, who wants to meet Royal Mail, added: "We don't need an official report to tell us how bad the service has become for Crewe and Nantwich.
"I always said the postal service would suffer when Royal Mail decided to take so many jobs away from Crewe, but they didn't listen."
Ollie Slinn, Communication Workers' Union delivery representative for Crewe, said that workers are determined to get the service right following the closure of the Crewe sorting office. He said: "Royal Mail is going through a difficult period of modernisation.
"I'm still a postie, but our way of working has totally changed.
"The mail now comes pre-sorted sequentially from Warrington and we are working in twos rather than on our own.
"It's been a more difficult transition than any of us expected and we're asking the public to be patient."
A Royal Mail spokesman said: "The latest quality of service report covers June to September when our new mail centre in Warrington was experiencing some temporary teething problems which have now been addressed.
"We have made essential changes to our delivery operation in Crewe and apologise to any customers who have experienced mail delays."
The Sentinel reported in September how 94.1 per cent of first-class mail was delivered on time in the ST area between March 22 and June 6. In the CW area, 92.1 per cent of post was delivered on time.
© 2010 The Sentinel
Nantwich Air Cadets invite MP to take part in fundraising bikeathon
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
CREWE and Nantwich Edward Timpson got on his bike to help the Nantwich Air Cadets in the squadron’s annual sponsorship event.
The cadets held the pedal relay marathon at Total Fitness in Macon Way, Crewe, to raise funds for future activities including Duke of Edinburgh Awards expenses and expeditions next spring.
Commanding Officer Mr Malcolm Hilditch said “I’d like to thank Total Fitness for the use of their fitness suite and the cadets who complete the Land’s End to John O’Groats trip in one day as a combined challenge. Also thanks to Mr Timpson, who completed several miles.”
Mr Timpson said: “I’ve always liked to keep fit myself, so I’m delighted to be doing a few miles to help raise some money for the Air Cadets.
“Congratulations to everyone who has taken part today, and many thanks to all the donors.”
The squadron is currently recruiting new members, and encourages young people aged 13-19 to join up.
They meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-9.30pm at the rear of Davenport Avenue.
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Families urged to sign up for charity Santa Dash in Crewe
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
Families urged to sign up for charity Santa Dash in Crewe
THE race is on for families to sign up to this year’s Santa Dash in Crewe.
The family fun run and Santa dash takes place in Crewe town centre on Sunday, December 12 at 11am.
It raises much-needed funds for Hope House Children’s Hospice.
Diane Aplin, of Hope House, said: “We want as many people as possible to take part in the event.”
The run has the support of Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson.
The cast of Aladdin, this year’s panto at Crewe Lyceum, are also backing it.
Last year more than 100 people dressed up as Santa and ran, jogged or walked the one-mile course around the town, raising £10,000.
The hospice wants more people to take part this year and is encouraging them to register at the Hope House Shop in Market Street.
Runners pay £12.50 to register and for that they receive a free festive suit, either a Santa or snowman.
They can also bring up to three children free of charge who can dress up in their own fancy dress.
Everyone is encouraged to raise a minimum of £20 sponsorship.
For further details go to the Hope House website at hopehouse.org.uk or phone 01691 691691.
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Crewe And Nantwich MP Edward Timpson Backs Adoption Campaign
Crewe & Nantwich Guardian
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson is backing calls for more families and individuals to come forward as potential adopters.
The MP is supporting the latest efforts by leading adoption agency Adoption Matters Northwest to find more homes for some of the 4,000 children currently in care.
Some of the children have waited years for the chance to start a new life with a new family.
Mr Timpson, currently involved with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Adoption and Fostering, has two adopted brothers, and his parents have fostered more than 80 children during the last 30 years.
He is backing Government aims to speed up the adoption process and reducing the waiting times for prospective adopters and the children in care.
Mr Timpson congratulated Adoption Matters North West on the success of its themed poetry competition, the latest initiative by the agency to raise awareness of the shortage of adoptive parents.
“This is a great way of getting people of all ages to think about adoption a major social issue,” said the MP The competition, which ran throughout October, received some 200 entries from promising poets across Cheshire.
The competition asked people to develop a poem on this year’s theme of ‘belonging’, something which resonates with the MP.
He said: “As someone who has two adopted brothers, I congratulate Adoption Matters Northwest on their creative way of getting people engaged and talking about adoption “Any way we can help inspire and enlighten people’s understanding of adoption is welcome.”
Norman Goodwin chief executive of Adoption Matters Northwest, added: “We are delighted Edward Timpson has given us his support as he truly understands the issues surrounding adoption.”
© 2010 Newsquest Media Group
Cheshire East's leading rival political parties have united behind an ambitious vision for the regeneration of Crewe
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
The leaders of the local Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour parties joined the Mayor of Crewe to sign a historic ‘Concordat’ in a public show of joint support for moves to turn Crewe and the surrounding area into an ‘economic powerhouse’ by 2031.
The landmark signing at Crewe’s newly-revamped Lyceum Square was witnessed by councillors and Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson.
Over the past year, consultants have identified what they believe needs to be done to ‘unlock’ the huge potential of the town and surrounding area and turn it into a leading player in Britain’s 21st century economy.
This vision is called ‘All Change for Crewe’.
Now political rivals have joined forces in a landmark move to help make this ambitious vision a reality.
The Concordat says: “We, the undersigned, hereby commit our wholehearted support to the regeneration and development of Crewe.
“We recognise the clear evidence of why regeneration is needed and the tangible opportunities on which to build a Crewe that will be more productive and positive for all its residents, businesses and visitors.
“We fully recognise Crewe as one of Cheshire East’s spatial priorities through a range of short, medium and long-term initiatives and strategies.”
It was signed by Conservative Cheshire East Council Leader Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald, Labour Group Leader Cllr Dorothy Flude, Liberal Democrat Group Deputy Leader Cllr Rod Fletcher (Lib Dem Leader Cllr Ainsley Arnold was unavailable) and Mayor of Crewe Cllr Jacquie Weatherill.
Cllr Fitzgerald said: “The signing of this Concordat demonstrates the determination across the main political parties of the council to achieve an ambitious and lasting regeneration of Crewe.
“This unity of purpose is highly significant, highly unusual and truly historic – and shows the importance which all the major political parties place on this hugely-important project.
“It also shows, beyond doubt,, that the people and political leaders of Crewe mean business.”
Cllr Fletcher said: “As someone who has worked in Crewe for over 30 years, I’m highly delighted we’re moving forward. I hope we can progress this regeneration as quickly as possible.”
Cllr Flude said: “The ‘Vision for Crewe’ is a very important document. It’s important to the people of Crewe and it’s also important the people of Crewe attend the public engagement roadshows to give their feedback and opinions.
“Crewe is Cheshire East’s most important town. It’s the town with the youngest population, the town with excellent road and rail links and the town with much of Cheshire East’s industry and diverse business parks.
“It’s important we look to the future with the development of Basford and the revamping of the railway station, which will bring a much-needed vibrancy to businesses and the whole ethos of the town.”
Mayor Weatherill said: “This Concordat is highly significant and a cause for real optimism.
“It shows the strength and depth of commitment across the political spectrum and whole community to revitalising both Crewe’s economy and its attractiveness as a place to live. This is a landmark day.”
Consultants have identified how the council and its partner agencies can unlock what they see as the unique potential of Crewe over the next 20 years.
The focus is on increasing economic productivity and performance, which is underpinned by five key strategic themes, which are to:
l Radically improve strategic transport links and create a state-of-the-art broadband internet network;
l Develop a more diversified ‘knowledge economy’ that attracts and keeps hi-tech firms and skilled workers;
l Enhance the attractiveness of Crewe as a place to live and work – including boosting schools and local transport and expanding the town’s population;
l Develop key underutilised sites – including the Basford East investment site, Crewe rail station and the town centre;
l Improve the town’s public image and leadership.
A revamped Crewe train station and town centre and the completion of the Crewe Green Link Road will be at the heart of several major projects planned to revitalise the town and the surrounding region.
Attracting more educated, skilled and ambitious workers to Crewe “would boost the economy and be central to plans for the town to become a dynamic regional centre by 2031”.
The aim is to increase the economy by £850m per year by 2031.
Cheshire East has been holding a month of public engagement events and has an online questionnaire to seek residents’ views on the priorities for regeneration.
There’s less than a week to take part now as the closing date for feedback. The on-line questionnaire deadline is December 6.
The final round of public consultation events are today and tomorrow.
There’s a meeting tonight (Dec 1) at South Cheshire College from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and another at Crewe Library tomorrow from 2-4pm.
For further information, visit the council’s website at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/allchangeforcrewe
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Bobby Charlton @ MMU
Crewe Blog
MMU Cheshire welcomed World Cup legend Sir Bobby Charlton to its campus recently to open a new £10m sport science centre. Local Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson was also in attendance at the opening. It is the first step in a £50m project which intends to help crewe become a major university town. Facilities at the centre include a 50 station gym, an artificial turf pitch and two four-court sports halls. Mr Timpson greeted the opening enthusiastically: “Let’s get the word out to prospective students that we’ve got world-class facilities here in Crewe, and that it’s a great town to come to study in.”
Sir Bobby also said he hoped the facilities would encourage students to sporting success: “This is going to be fantastic for students and the community in Crewe. I enjoyed my visit to Crewe when MMU started work on the campus and I'm looking forward to going down this Friday to see the finished product.”
MMU Cheshire Dean, Dennis Dunn, said: "We now have a busy, vibrant campus with superb facilities and growing links with Crewe and its people. It is important for the town that higher education is healthy and successful here, and we hope people will get involved with us, whether through sports and arts or through learning."
© 2010 Crewe Blog
The Letterbox Club
Crewe Blog
A six-month scheme that has boosted reading and writing amongst cared-for children in Cheshire East has proved so successful that it will run again next year. The Letterbox Club is a national project that involves monthly parcels of books, games and stationery being sent to school pupils’ homes. A celebration event was held at Monks Coppenhall Primary School in Crewe, on November 11, to mark the end of this innovative project. Crewe MP, Edward Timpson, was the special guest. The event highlighted the way in which foster carers, schools and other professionals work together in supporting cared-for children both inside and outside of school. In total eight Year 6 students in Cheshire East were part of the scheme. It helped smooth the transition from Year 5, and also provided them with things to do during the summer holidays. Funding for next year has already been secured, and the scheme will expand to include cared-for pupils in Year 3 across Cheshire East. The Letterbox Club was started by Leicester University and is managed by the Booktrust. It aims to raise educational standards among cared-for children and focuses on English and Mathematics.
© 2010 Crewe Blog
All Change For Crewe - Political rivals united in historic move to back regeneration
Crewe Blog
Cheshire East’s leading rival political parties have united behind an ambitious vision for the regeneration of Crewe. The leaders of the local Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour parties joined the Mayor of Crewe to sign a historic ‘Concordat’, in a public show of joint support for moves to turn Crewe and the surrounding area into an ‘economic powerhouse’ by 2031. The landmark signing, at Crewe’s newly revamped Lyceum Square, was witnessed by councillors and Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson.
Over the past year, consultants appointed to advise the Council, working with key stakeholders, have identified what they believe needs to be done to ‘unlock’ the huge potential of the town and surrounding area and turn it into a leading player in Britain’s 21st century economy. This vision is called ‘All Change for Crewe’.
The Concordat was signed by Conservative Cheshire East Council Leader Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald, Labour Group Leader Cllr Dorothy Flude, Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Ainsley Arnold (signed on his behalf by Deputy Leader Cllr Rod Fletcher) and Mayor of Crewe Cllr Jacquie Weatherill. It says: “We, the undersigned, hereby commit our wholehearted support to the regeneration and development of Crewe, as set out in the ‘All Change for Crewe’ reports. We recognise the clear evidence of why regeneration is needed and the tangible opportunities on which to build a Crewe that will be more productive and positive for all its residents, businesses and visitors. We fully recognise Crewe as one of Cheshire East’s spatial priorities through a range of short, medium and long-term initiatives and strategies.”
Consultants have identified how the Council and other partner agencies can unlock what they see as the unique potential of Crewe over the next 20 years. A revamped Crewe train station and town centre and the completion of the Crewe Green Link Road will be at the heart of several major projects planned to revitalise the town and the surrounding region. Attracting more educated, skilled and ambitious workers to Crewe would boost the economy and be central to plans for the town to become a dynamic regional centre by 2031. The aim is to increase the economy by £850m per year by 2031.
Cheshire East has been holding a month of public engagement events and has an online questionnaire to seek your views on what the priorities for the regeneration of Crewe should be. And there is still time for you to play your part – before the closing date for feedback, on Monday 6th December. The final round of public consultation events will be held at:
South Cheshire College, Monday 29th November, 11am - 1pm
Crewe Railway Station, Tuesday 30th November, 8am - 11am
South Cheshire College, Wednesday 1st December, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Crewe Library, Thursday 2nd December, 2pm - 4pm
For further information, visit the council’s website at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/allchangeforcrewe and complete our online questionnaire by the deadline of Monday 6th December.
© 2010 Crewe Blog
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