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Welcome to this my 95th electronic news bulletin.
Italy's credit rating downgrade shows the danger faced by countries that can't pay their way in the world.
What started as a debt crisis in the banking sector in 2008 has now turned into a wider crisis of sovereign, banking and private sector debt. We need a much better international response. The agenda for coordinated global action should be clear - deal with the debts, sort out the banks, become more productive and free up trade.
A successful euro is massively in our interest. So we are looking for Eurozone countries to send a clear signal that they truly recognise the gravity of the situation and are dealing with it. Crucially, the Eurozone countries need to accept the remorseless logic of monetary union that leads from a single currency to greater fiscal integration.
We are not immune to what is going on at our doorstep, but we are confident that we can weather this storm. We had an Emergency Budget last summer on our own terms, not this summer on the market's terms. That decisive action put us ahead of the curve, delivering record low interest rates, protecting our credit rating, and giving us stability when many countries have none.
Crewe and Nantwich has demonstrated that we are fighting fit economically with new jobs created through the relocation of Expert Logistics, the launch of local businesses or SMEs like At One as well as the continued recognition and recovery of companies such as Bentley who were visited by the Minister for Energy and myself last week. This can only help boost local business confidence, one of the key elements to helping drive growth.
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Edward Timpson
Member of Parliament for Crewe & Nantwich
I have recently ...
- Held a surgery in my Crewe office
- Opened this year's Nantwich Food Festival
- Held an 'On Your Street' session bringing my surgery to your doorstep
- Presented this year's Achievement Awards to staff at Bentley
- Handed over a cheque to Parkinsons Crewe for in excess of £1000 which I raised in sponsorship from the 2011 London Marathon
- Supported local businesses at the Celebrate Cheshire event showcasing what the region has to offer
- Attended the Shavington School Open Day. The school has recently been quoted as being the ‘Most Improved School in Cheshire East 2011’.
- Opened Wychwood Village Hall, Wychwood Park, and thanked those people who've helped make the Village Hall happen
- Rewarded children who took part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge with medals and certificates in special ceremonies at the Nantwich Library
- Attended the Malbank School Olympic Boulevard Opening Ceremony
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Edward donating £1,111.39 to Crewe Parkinson's which he raised by running the 2011 London Marathon
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Community News
Dog Walkers Facility at the Georges Community Centre
On Saturday 3rd September I attended the re-opening of the Marshfield Bank Community Centre, now named the Georges Community Centre. The Georges is now run by Big Society Works Ltd, a local steering group and the wider Crewe community. The re-launch has already been a great success raising over £1500 for the Centre, securing many more volunteers and further engaging the local community. Email the Centre here
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Expert Logistics announces plans to bring 350 jobs to Crewe
Crewe Chronicle
UP TO 350 jobs will be coming to Crewe when home delivery firm Expert Logisitics relocates to the town.
The company, which is owned by DRL, specialises in white goods distribution and handles deliveries for DRL online brands – Appliances Online and Appliance Deals – as well as high street giants such as Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and Argos.
It will be based at the 360,000 sq ft Prologis warehouse development on Weston Road.
Expert Logisitics managing director Dave Ashwell said: “The company is currently operating from a number of smaller buildings, so the move to Crewe 360 will allow us to consolidate our distribution operations under one roof. This building is ideally suited to our business, since it gives us immediate access to the motorway network and its environmental credentials mean that it will be cost effective to run.”
The news has been welcomed by Cheshire East Council leader Wesley Fitzgerald.
“There is immense satisfaction in playing a role to help businesses to thrive and expand and Cheshire East’s role in facilitating this move is no exception,” said Cllr Fitzgerald.
“I would also like to thank Jobcentre Plus, which has provided significant support to facilitate the relocation. Expert Logistics will bring vibrancy to the area and will undoubtedly add to the rich tapestry of businesses in the area. The significant boost that this move has brought for All Change for Crewe is momentous and gives us fantastic momentum to market the area with growing confidence.”
Cllr Jamie Macrae, cabinet member for responsibility for economic development, said: “Expert Logistics relocation is a major step in realising the extensive development opportunities that exist in Crewe, including such sites as Basford. ”
He added the short-term lease negotiated with the company for the former Royal Mail site to support the transition process was a factor in its decision to relocate.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson said: “This is an exciting development for Crewe and a landmark event in bringing the All Change for Crewe vision to life.
“Crewe can offer massive potential for any expanding business and I am sure that Expert Logistics will go from strength to strength. By the very nature of its business, Crewe’s name will be showcased throughout the nation.
“I’m also delighted that Expert Logistics will be bringing some 350 jobs to our area.”
Boost For Crewe's Economy
Crewe & Nantwich Guardian
CREWE has received an economic boost with news that national firm Expert Logistics is relocating to the town, creating 350 jobs.
This rapidly-expanding business has thrived and expanded throughout the recession and now has chosen to relocate to Crewe, as part of its future growth plans.
Acquired by DRL in 2009, Expert Logistics is a specialist white goods distribution company that handles deliveries for DRL online brands – Appliances Online and Appliance Deals – as well as high street giants such as Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and Argos.
Managing director Dave Ashwell said: “The company is currently operating from a number of smaller buildings, so the move to Crewe 360 will allow us to consolidate our distribution operations under one roof. "This building is ideally suited to our business, since it gives us immediate access to the motorway network and its environmental credentials mean that it will be cost effective to run.”
Council bosses said the relocation to the 360,000sq ft Prologis warehouse development on Weston Road demonstrates the confidence these ‘major players’ have in Crewe as a contender in the economic future of the north west.
Prologis senior vice president Alan Sarjant said: “With this agreement, we’ve almost completed the lease-up of our development portfolio in the UK.
"Because we understand our customers’ needs, we were able to provide Expert Logistics with a building that is ready to occupy.”
Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald, leader of Cheshire East Council, added: “There is immense satisfaction in playing a role to help businesses to thrive and expand and Cheshire East’s role in facilitating this move is no exception.
“I would also like to thank Jobcentre Plus, which has provided significant support to facilitate the relocation.
"Expert Logistics will bring vibrancy to the area and will undoubtedly add to the rich tapestry of businesses in the area.
“The significant boost that this move has brought for All Change for Crewe is momentous and gives us fantastic momentum to market the area with growing confidence.”
Councillor Michael Jones said: "This is outstanding news.
"Our announcement today gives further visible and tangible evidence of the Council’s commitment to the sustainable economic development of Crewe.
“It is heartening that the confident speculation displayed by Prologis has clearly borne fruit, with such a prestigious firm as Expert Logistics choosing to relocate to their development in Crewe.”
Edward Timpson MP added: "This is an exciting development for Crewe and a landmark event in bringing the All Change for Crewe vision to life.
"Crewe can offer massive potential for any expanding business and I am sure that Expert Logistics will go from strength to strength.
"By the very nature of its business, Crewe’s name will be showcased throughout the nation.
“I am also delighted that Expert Logistics will be bringing some 350 jobs to our area.”
The All Change for Crewe concordat was signed last November.
Councillor Jamie Macrae said: “Expert Logistics relocation is a major step in realising the extensive development opportunities that exist in Crewe, including such sites as Basford. "This is demonstrable and visible confirmation that we are actively achieving the ambition set out in All Change for Crewe.”
In addition, the short-term lease negotiated with Expert Logistics for the former Royal Mail site, to support the investment and transition process, was an important factor in its decision to relocate.
New Crewe marketing agency is At One with success
Crewe Chronicle
NEW Crewe marketing agency is looking pretty in pink and hoping to create new jobs.
At One Communications, formerly Crewe’s long established Prontaprint, has changed its name and given itself a pink vibe to help attract a greater spread of marketing, design and print business.
At One is now keen to hear from young designers wanting a career in creating digital marketing solutions for businesses across the South Cheshire area.
Managing director Victoria Sugden said: “As Prontaprint, people felt we just printed things quickly.
“Yet there is so much more our team can offer and we’ve got lots of exciting plans for the future.
“We intend to combine our traditional design and print business with innovative digital marketing services such as e-shots, websites and event management.”
It was officially launched by Edward Timpson MP on Friday, September 9.
Mr Timpson said: “It’s a pleasure to support a successful local business that is as creative and dynamic as At One.
“Businesses like At One are crucial to the strength of our local economy and hence I’m particularly impressed by their efforts to encourage and help young people interested in pursuing a career in design.”
At One is preparing to launch its Home of Stationery website www. homeofstationery.com for customers to upload their own pictures and create personal print items including poster size prints, canvasses and calendars, invitations and cards.
Mrs Sugden added: “With the launch of the new At One brand name and introducing a new customer ordering website, we’ll be able to deal with customers from right across the UK.”
For more call 01270 2502602 or email sales@atonecom.co.uk.
Energy Minister Visits Crewe
Crewe & Nantwich Guardian
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson accompanied energy minister Charles Hendry on a tour of Bentley Motors this week.
They were given a factory tour by Andy Robertson, production planning manager, so that they could witness the efforts Bentley are making to ensure their cars are produced in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
Mr Timpson said: “Bentley is an extremely important employer in Crewe and Nantwich and we are very lucky to have a great company producing such high-tech quality products here.
“I believe this fact is recognised by the minister’s visit.
“It is essential that we support businesses who strive to stay ahead of the environmental and technological curve thereby protecting local jobs.”
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- By email: timpsone@parliament.uk
- On the web: edwardtimpsonmp.com
- By phone: 01270 501 725
- By post: 30 Victoria Street, Crewe CW1 2JE
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