Dear Constituent,
National Apprenticeship Week was a great opportunity to take stock of the progress we’re making on creating new apprenticeships in Hitchin & Harpenden. I met local apprentice Jordan in Parliament and apprentices at the Treasury to hear about the impact that good apprenticeships can have for young people. I’m committed to delivering even more high quality local apprenticeships over the coming years.
Young people also need all the tools to thrive in a digital world. On Friday I joined in the Be Internet Citizens workshops at Hitchin Girls’ School, helping to do just that.
Local development has been a theme of the past few weeks. On Monday I was on BBC Three Counties, emphasising the need for infrastructure - including a GP surgery - to be delivered before housing if the proposal at East of Luton goes ahead. In Harpenden I have made it clear to developers that retaining current parking provision levels is a must if they get the green light to build 100 homes at the Station.
In Westminster, I answered questions from colleagues on everything from inflation and interest rates to cost of living support, Natwest and more in Treasury Questions. And I was delighted to host another group of constituents on Thursday evening for my latest tour of Parliament.
Read on to find out about everything I’ve been up to this week!
Yours,
Bim
This week’s headlines…
Action & news for Hitchin, Harpenden & the villages
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Good news! More progress on rolling out gigabit broadband in Hitchin, Harpenden and the villages
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Joining in the Be Internet Citizens workshops at Hitchin Girls’ School
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Offering my support to Rothamsted Research in Harpenden over funding concerns
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Discussing the planned East of Luton development on BBC Three Counties
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Pushing for extra parking in the proposed development at Harpenden Station
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Welcoming good funding news for a local charity!
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Meeting local people at my latest Town Hall event
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Knocking on doors to hear your views on local and national issues
Updates from Westminster
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This week in Westminster…Helping people with the cost of living
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Hosting constituents on my latest tour of Parliament
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Meeting local apprentice Jordan at a Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase
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Hearing from apprentices at the Treasury in National Apprenticeship Week
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Responding to MPs' Questions in the House of Commons
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Discussing anti-money laundering legislation in Committee
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