Monday 19, March 2012
Welcome ...
Welcome to this my 115th news bulletin.
This week the government set out how it is going to tear down the barriers that stop good, caring potential adoptive parents from giving a home to children who so desperately need one.
We will tackle the absurd barriers to mixed-race adoption which trap many non-white children in care. We will make sure that local authorities who let children down make faster use of the national adoption register.
And we will remove obstacles to make sure potential adoptive parents can be foster carers too, so that it’s no longer too hard for children to be placed with them while final decisions are made.
Together, these are vital steps towards a system that is fairer, faster, and puts children and parents first.
On Wednesday I asked the Deputy Prime Minister for delays in the Adoption System to be addressed in wake of the new Government Action Plan announced this week. The current system is too bureaucratic and takes too long for both potential adopters and children who need a stable, loving home. My question can be read here and the action plan accessed here.
In Crewe and Nantwich it is clear that we need more adopters, especially those who are willing to adopt older children, sibling groups and children with disabilities. Those interested in fostering and adoption should contact Fostering and Adoption Cheshire East (FACE) for more information on getting involvement and making a positive impact on someone’s life click here.
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Best wishes
Edward Timpson
Member of Parliament for Crewe & Nantwich
I have recently...
- Given the keynote speech at the Inside Government forum on Looked After Children
- Run the Sport Relief Mile in Westminster to help raise awareness of this national event. For more information on The Crewe Mile on the 25th March 2012 click here
- Attended a briefing on the plans for the Olympic torch to pass through Crewe & Nantwich on its relay around the UK
- Opened the new Learndirect Centre for Advance Employability CIC
- Unveiled a plaque at Nantwich Station for the Cheshire East Best Kept Station Award
- Held an On Your Street session in Crewe bringing my surgery to your doorstep
- Attended a meeting on travellers sites at the Coppenhall Working Mens Club
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Edward with Jeremy Hunt after running the Westminster Sport Relief Mile to raise awareness of the national event
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Community News
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20:20 Mobile to create 100 jobs after landing ACE Group deal
The Sentinel
"We're looking forward to expanding the team and welcoming new staff."
20:20 Mobile managing director James Browning said: "This new contract reinforces the work we have been doing with O2 and our other insurance partners, and that our development strategies in both the call centre and insurance markets are sound, relevant and commercially appealing to our partners."
20:20 Mobile is a distributor for most leading mobile phone manufacturers, and is one of the world's largest distributors of mobile phone accessories.
It was formed in 2006 after Potteries-born mobile phone tycoon John Caudwell sold his empire's distribution and logistics businesses to private equity firm Doughty Hanson.
Although its headquarters are in Crewe, the business employs more than 1,300 people across Europe and in the Middle East.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson said: "More than half a million jobs have been created by businesses under this Government, and I am glad to say that a good number of them have come to Crewe and Nantwich through companies like 20:20 Mobile.
"I welcome the success that 20:20 Mobile has had and the jobs it will bring to the area, as well as its continued investment in its Crewe headquarters."
To inquire about the jobs, call 01270 412020.
Crewe gypsy site campaigners say they have concrete evidence of plan's flaws
Crewe Chronicle
CAMPAIGNERS against the council’s proposed Gypsy site in Crewe say they’ve found concrete evidence the plan is ‘seriously flawed’.
They believe they have come up with a ‘defining document’ to suggest the Parkers Road site is too small for its intended purpose, and could end up putting tenants’ lives at risk.
Members of Crewe Against Traveller’s Sites (CATS) are once again urging the council to withdraw the plans immediately.
Aided by Government guidance on good design practice for Gypsy sites, the document centres on the site’s unsuitability to house 10 pitches and an amenity block.
It states: “Using measurements on the plans, the pitch for each static is only seven metres long. Government guidance states the site should be capable of providing sufficient space for the average-size trailer of up to 15m.
“Thus, the pitches are of insufficient size to accommodate the average-size static caravan.”
Concerns are also raised surrounding the accessibility for the emergency services.
The plans show the site road is only 4.5m wide, meaning emergency vehicles would struggle to pass to reach some pitches.
The document concludes: “The Parkers Road site is by far the smallest of all proposed sites. We believe the assessment of alternative sites was a sham.”
Chairman of CATS Glenn Perris said: “We believe this is a defining document as to the serious flaws within the planning application.
“The overriding factor is that this site is too small for its intended purpose, to the point that tenants’ safety could be compromised.
“It’s now time for Cheshire East to stop its arrogant march on the good people of Crewe and bring a halt to this ill-thought out proposal. The taxpayer is seeing their money being wasted on a scheme that simply isn’t fit for purpose.”
Edward Timpson MP added: “This is a fascinating and devastating technical deconstruction of a flawed planning application.
“This is clearly the wrong location, and the council should ensure the plan is shelved as soon as possible for the good of my constituents.”
The council has always maintained the site is the most suitable location and submitted a planning application on January 18.
The plans are due to be discussed at the next meeting of full council on February 23.
To view and comment on the application visit www.cheshireeast.gov.uk.
MP Edward Timpson champions Cheshire cheeses in Parliament
Nantwich News
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has called on Parliament to promote local produce by championing the cause of Cheshire cheese.
Mr Timpson called on Leader of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sir George Young MP, to hold a debate on produce.
He said: “Members may be aware Nantwich plays host to the world’s largest cheese fair, which showcases outstanding local produce including the unbeatable Cheshire cheese.”
The Leader of the House replied: ”He (Timpson) has drawn attention to the wide range of cheeses that are available in this country and available for export, and I commend what he has done to promote that fine product.”
Mr Timpson added: “Demand for cheese in this country is still high, we spend more on cheese per week than we do on charitable giving, yet we still import from France despite having a rich domestic dairy industry of our own as in the south of my constituency.
“This is really an effort to support the local industry and remind people of the hidden gem that is Cheshire cheese.”
Local cheese producers like Joseph Heler sell more than 1,000 tonnes of Cheshire cheese a year, and are capable of producing 9,500 tonnes a year.
© 2012 Nantwich News
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