News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Millions Of Households To Receive Cost Of Living Payments

Mar 29, 2023

The Government has announcws that millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions in the first Cost of Living Payment. This is the first of three payments this year, which are worth up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. In addition to this, there will also be further a payment worth £150 for eligible disabled people. This means that across Swindon 23,800 households will be eligible fo...

Justin Speaks In Parliament To Highlight Campaign To Increase Accessible Playparks

Mar 27, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson continued his work to call for an increase in accessible equipment in children's play parks, again raising the issue in the Chamber. Justin asked his question during Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities questions, to which Minister for Levelling up, Dehenna Davison MP Justin Tomlinson MP said: A number of charities make sure that all play parks, both new and refurbished, are fully accessible to all children, including those with disabilities. T...

Prime Minister Announces Anti-social Behaviour Plan

Mar 27, 2023

Today the Prime Minister has announced plans to stamp out anti-social behaviour in our communities. This includes: ⛔️A ban on Nitrous Oxide (also known as Laughing Gas) to help reduce the number of discarded canisters. 💊 A crackdown on illegal drugs. 👮‍♀️Increasing police presence in places that need it most and giving the police more powers to test for a wider range of drugs. 🧽Forcing vandals to clean or repair the damage they cause (starting within 48 hours) 🥤Increasing fines for littering, fl...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Blunsdon Community Shop Testament To Enthusiasm Of Volunteers

Mar 24, 2023

After a few delays, tomorrow will finally see the official opening of the brand new Blunsdon Community Shop. I am thrilled for all the volunteers who have been working so hard over the last few years for this big day, working on designs, building up community support and waiting for the for building to be ready for the handover. The new purpose-built building was used as the developers show home office and will replace the dated and small portacabin that has served the village for many years. T...

Justin Tomlinson MP is Welcomed Back to Polaris House

Mar 24, 2023

Alongside South Swindon MP Robert Buckland, North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was welcomed back to Polaris House today. The headquarters of UK Research and Innovation, with all of the different research councils headquartered there, Polaris House is also where the Space Agency is based. As the heart of research and development in Swindon, senior directors delivered an informative presentation about the plans for the site before taking both MPs on a tour of the building. Justin Tomlinson MP said:...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Blunsdon Community Shop A Potential Model For Others

Mar 24, 2023

After a few delays, tomorrow will finally see the official opening of the brand new Blunsdon Community Shop. I am thrilled for all the volunteers who have been working so hard over the last few years for this big day, working on designs, building up community support and waiting for the for building to be ready for the handover. The new purpose-built building was used as the developers show home office and will replace the dated and small portacabin that has served the village for many years. ...

Justin Welcomes Gorse Hill School To Parliament

Mar 22, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin welcomed children from Gorse Hill School to Parliament as part of the Parliamentary Education Programme. The programme aims to help the students participating learn about Parliament, its history and important role it plays in upholding our democracy. The Group enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of The Houses of Parliamament, seeing some of its iconic features - such as the 900 year old Westminster Hall, the Sovereign's Throne in the the House of Lords, and the green benches...

Justin Launches Easter Egg Appeal

Mar 22, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson is again teaming up with Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service to ensure that families affected by domestic abuse can enjoy Easter this year. While many of us can enjoy the beginning of Spring and the Easter period, things are a little less bright for families living in the refuge or otherwise supported by the Domestic Abuse Support Service. Justin is launching an Easter Egg Appeal and asking for people to donate chocolate Easter Eggs, which will then be distri...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Education, Employment, Enterprise And Everywhere Key To Chancellor's Budget

Mar 17, 2023

On Wednesday the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget, setting out the next stage of the Government’s plan to halve inflation, grow the economy and reduce debt. The budget focused on four main themes: Education, Employment, Enterprise and Everywhere. Firstly, Education – The headline announcement was the largest ever increase in childcare support which will see the 30 hours free childcare provision extended to working families with children between 9 months and 4 years. This is ex...

Justin Welcomes £620,000 To Fix Potholes In Swindon

Mar 16, 2023

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed the news that Swindon is set to benefit from £200million of Government funding for Councils across England to help tackle potholes. As part of the funding Swindon will received £621,600 to repair potholes in Swindon roads. The Spending Review allocated £500 million every year to the Potholes Fund, but today the Chancellor announced that he has decided to increase that fund by a further £200 million next year to help local communities tackle this pro...