Dear Constituent,
In another busy week I was delighted to see more than £1m of investment confirmed in grassroots sport facilities for our communities. Building on the progress discussed last week in securing a review of the North Herts Local Plan, I’ve been closely monitoring plans for major development in Harpenden and in the villages.
On the blog this week, I discuss the Government’s big funding announcement for our local Councils - and what it means for our local services.
At the weekend I was in Paris to discuss Franco-British relations. And in Westminster I’ve been looking at all things financial services and capital markets. Financial services are a major local employer and - amongst lots of other meetings this week - on Tuesday I joined the Chancellor to meet with banking leaders to discuss the sector’s competitiveness.
Yours,
Bim
This week’s headlines…
Action & news for Hitchin, Harpenden & the villages
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Good news! Over £1m to be invested in grassroots sport in our communities
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Looking at plans for the “East of Luton” development
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In case you missed it: Campaign Success! North Herts Cabinet votes to review and update Local Plan
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Engaging on plans to build houses on the eastern car park at Harpenden Station
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Continuing to push for road safety improvements in Hitchin
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Don’t miss my weekly updates on LinkedIn
Updates from Westminster
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This week in Westminster…New package of Local Government funding to boost local services
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Meeting banking leaders with the Chancellor to discuss financial services competitiveness
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Joining City AM’s podcast to discuss my plans for the City
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Setting out my plans for capital markets at Bloomberg
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Speaking at the UK Cryptoasset Business Council’s Parliamentary Reception
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Discussing the future of the Franco-British relationship in Paris
Latest media
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NEWS: UK’s Natwest Share Sale Prospects ‘Looking Good,’ Minister Says - Bloomberg
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NEWS: Afolami to hail London capital markets 'renaissance' – Sky News
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NEWS: Young crypto investors could trigger a London stock market ‘renaissance’ - Telegraph
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NEWS: Jeremy Hunt holds meeting with bank bosses in bid to boost interest in City – Mirror
Community news
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Find out how you can back the new skatepark in Harpenden after planning permission is granted
