KNUTTON BY-ELECTION: CON GAIN FROM LABOUR Thursday, 25 November, 2021 Congratulations to Councillor Derrick Huckfield who has been elected as Councillor for Knutton at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Here is his reaction. Turnout was down on the 2018 election, where Labour scored 74.7% of the vote, making it the safest Labour ward in the Borough. As in 2018, there are just the two candidates tonight. That’s an astonishing defeat for Labour in what was their... Local News
LEGAL LETTERS REGARDING WALLEY'S QUARRY 25th November 2021 I am aware a number of constituents have received legal letters from solicitors representing Walley's Quarry Ltd & Red Industries. BBC Midlands Today covered... Local News
HARPER'S LAW 24th November 2021 I am very pleased that the Government has announced it will implement Harper's Law. Harper's Law will ensure life means life for those offenders who cause the... Westminster News
FUTURE HIGH STREET FUND - RYECROFT REDEVELOPMENT 23rd November 2021 Through the successful bid to central Government, Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre is seeing regeneration through the Future High Street Fund, consisting of £11... Local News
NEW ASPIRE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 22nd November 2021 Aspire Housing have opened a new £3.3 million development in Crackley. The properties on Birch House Road were built on land once occupied by the Hulstone pub... Local News
VISIT TO RAVENSMEAD PRIMARY / DEFIBRILLATORS 22nd November 2021 After speaking in the Westminster Hall debate last Thursday, I visited Ravensmead Primary School on Friday. I had discussions with the school council and Years... Local News
ASK HER TO STAND 21st November 2021 Today is #AskHerToStand day - we want to see more women in public service roles, whether as MPs or councillors. I’ve always believed the right route to a... Westminster News
VISIT TO SILVERDALE PRIMARY ACADEMY 21st November 2021 On Friday I visited Silverdale Primary Academy and spoke to year three pupils as part of their PHSE (personal, social, health and economic) lessons, in which... Local News
KNUTTON BY-ELECTION 20th November 2021 More positive reactions on the doorsteps this morning for the only local candidate standing, Derrick Huckfield. The polls are open from 7am - 10pm next Thursday... Local News
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 19th November 2021 It is great to see confirmation that Newcastle town centre will have our Christmas lights switched on this Sunday (21st November)! There will be a full day of... Local News
