Saturday 13, August 2011
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Welcome to this my 92nd electronic news bulletin.
The whole country has been shocked by the most appalling scenes of people looting, violence, vandalising and thieving. It is criminality pure and simple and there is absolutely no excuse for it. We will not put up with this in our country. We will not allow a culture of fear to exist on our streets. That's why anyone charged with violent disorder and other serious offences should expect to be remanded in custody and anyone convicted should expect to go to jail.
We, in Crewe and Nantwich where no rioting took place, can be proud of our Cheshire Police who went to the aid of other forces in Manchester and even London. In the House of Commons on Thursday I asked the Prime Minister to “take this opportunity to thank Cheshire police for their role in related arrests, and to reassure my law-abiding constituents that they will not pay the price for the wanton criminality of others?” to which he responded “Cheshire police gave help to Greater Manchester police and, I think, to other areas as well. I want to reassure his constituents and people throughout the country that this Government, this House, this Parliament are on the side of the law-abiding. What needs to happen is a process of taking back the streets on behalf of the law-abiding, and of demonstrating to the whole country that the guilty will be punished.”
To this end Magistrates’ courts have proved effective in ensuring swift justice. The Crown courts are now starting to deal with the most serious cases. We are keeping under constant review whether the courts have the sentencing powers they need and we'll act if necessary.
As a result of the robust and uncompromising measures we have taken, good progress is being made in restoring order to the streets of London and other cities across our country.
As we have made clear, nothing is off the table. Every contingency is being looked at. The police are already authorised to use baton rounds, and, while they would not be appropriate now, we do have in place contingency plans for water cannon to be available at 24 hours notice.
We have also asked the police if they need any other new powers. And we can announce today that we are going to give the police the discretion to remove face coverings under any circumstances where there is reasonable suspicion that they are related to criminal activity. When it comes to dealing with crowds, we are also looking at the use of existing dispersal powers and whether any wider power of curfew is necessary.
To the law abiding people who play by the rules, and who are the overwhelming majority in this country, we say the fightback has begun. We will protect you. If you've had your livelihood and property damaged, we will compensate you. We are on your side.
And to the lawless minority - the criminals who've taken what they can get. We will track you down, we will find you, we will charge you, and we will punish you. You will pay for what you have done.
We need to show the world, which has looked on appalled, that the perpetrators of the violence we have seen on our streets are not in any way representative of our country - nor of our young people.
We need to show them that we will address our broken society and restore a sense of stronger sense of morality and responsibility - in every town, in every street and in every estate.
Please remember, you can always contact me directly if you have any questions for me.
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Best wishes
Edward Timpson
Member of Parliament for Crewe & Nantwich
I have recently ...
- Been recalled to Parliament to debate the recent riots where I asked the Prime Minsiter "Many Crewe and Nantwich residents have told me of how appalled they have been by the despicable scenes that have been played out on our streets, and by the
potential cost to them as taxpayers. Will my right hon. Friend take this opportunity to thank Cheshire police for their role in related arrests, and to reassure my law-abiding constituents that they will not pay the price for the wanton criminality of others?"
To which the PM replied "My hon. Friend makes a good point. Cheshire police gave help to Greater Manchester police and, I think, to other areas as well. I want to reassure his constituents and people throughout the country that this Government, this House, this Parliament are on the side of the law-abiding. What needs to happen is a process of taking back the streets on behalf of the law-abiding, and of demonstrating to the whole country that the guilty will be punished."
- Met with residents at Wright Court
- Held a surgery in my constituency office in Crewe
Photos & Video ...
Edward presenting the much coveted Champion in Show prize to Blitz Fireworks, based in Crewe, at the Nantwich Show
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Community News
Greenspaces South Cheshire CIC
On Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th June, over 25 volunteers got stuck in to maintain and improve the Riverside in Nantwich. As with the Civic Society’s Big spring Clean in April, local volunteers were assisted by 15 staff from Barclays HQ at Knutsford and some local branches, like Middlewich and Nantwich. The first day saw the willow feature area pruned, weeded and re-woven, together with some vital balsam pulling – to prevent it’s spread after flowering.... Read the full story here
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Virgin London Marathon 2011
Raising money for Parkinson's UK in Crewe & Nantwich
In April I completed my 9th marathon, raising money for Parkinson's UK Crewe Branch. There's still time to sponsor me on my webpage and help support a great organisation!
MP Edward Timpson Hosts Fostering Reception
Crewe & Nantwich Guardian
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has hosted a joint reception of the All Party Parliamentary Groups for Adoption and Fostering and Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
More than 120 guests attended the reception including representatives of adoption and care groups as well as workers from the sector and children who have either left care or been fostered.
Mr Timpson said: “It is not often that I get to bring two causes that I care so passionately about together in one room and to see and meet so many people that share my enthusiasm.
“The people who work in this area, and those who support them, really make a difference to many young people who start life in a position of need, their work is invaluable.”
Prizes and certificates were presented by MP Edward Timpson, Nantwich mayor Arthur Moran and club president Richard Morgan-Wynne.
Edward Timpson MP Welcomes Business Rates Plan
Crewe & Nantwich Guardian
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the Government’s plan to localise business rates.
Authorities will get to keep their own business rates under new local government financing proposals.
Local Government secretary Eric Pickles presented the findings of a six-month review into council finance that sought to repatriate rates, create a financial incentive for councils to promote local growth, reduce dependency upon central Government grants and maintain protections for business and vulnerable areas.
Ministers believe a new system is needed to end a long-standing problem where councils have no direct growth incentive, to build stronger relationships with business and to put councils in charge of their own financial circumstances.
National discounts and rate relief will also continue to be supported, meaning no change to such groups as charities, amateur sports clubs, voluntary groups, those in hardship, and eligible rural or small firms.
Mr Timpson said: “The current system of local government funding inherited from Labour is broken. It is confusing, arbitrary, complex and widely seen as unfair.
“Our plans to allow councils to retain their locally-raised business rates will free councils from dependence upon central Government grant and give them a strong financial incentive to drive local economic growth.
“No longer will local areas’ money be snatched away by Whitehall.
“This is localism in action and exactly what councils want.
“It will be much more straightforward.
“By letting councils keep the products of enterprise we will end their disparaging dependence on government handouts, finally start rewarding economic growth and support local firms and new jobs.”
Energy Minister Invited To Bentley In Crewe
Crewe & Nantwich Guardian
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has invited energy minister Charles Hendry to visit Bentley Motors.
Speaking in the House of Commons last week, Mr Timpson said: “By 2012, Bentley Motors in Crewe will have made 100% of its range compatible with renewable fuels, reducing its CO2 emissions by at least 15%.
“Will my honorable friend visit the Bentley site to see how that and other investment is helping to reduce the impact on the environment, and to discuss what further support his department may be able to offer?”
Mr Hendry MP replied: “I was very pleased to have the chance earlier this week to talk about those issues with Bentley, which is of course a world-class engineering company based in my honorable friend’s constituency.
“I shall be in touch with his office later today to fix a visit in the coming weeks.”
5 ways to contact Edward Timpson
- By email: timpsone@parliament.uk
- On the web: edwardtimpsonmp.com
- By phone: 01270 501 725
- By post: 30 Victoria Street, Crewe CW1 2JE
- In person: Click here to see surgery times
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