News - Justin Tomlinson MP

Justin Visits Cycle Workshop

Aug 14, 2023

Justin attended and learn to cycle workshop at the County Ground athletics track (which was also good to see was a hive of activity). The workshops are run by Paul Ashman Cycling http://paulashmancycling.com/ who is funded by SBC to run sessions for local youngsters to learn how to ride, free of charge. Justin Tomlinson said: "This is a fantastic initiative, and it is great to see money being invested in it. I am passionate about encouraging an active and healthy childhood, and workshops li...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Art And Literacy Festival Will Showcase Talent

Aug 10, 2023

This evening I have the pleasure of attending the launch of the first ever Highworth Literature and Arts Festival. The event has been organised by the team at Visit Highworth – who do a fantastic job of promoting Highworth and highlighting everything the town has to offer. The aim of the Art and Literacy Festival is to showcase the work of a number of different artists and writers. As part of the event there will be an exhibition of artwork in St Michael’s & All Angel’s churches featuring lo...

Justin Joins Swindon Town Star To See Local Sport Club

Aug 04, 2023

North Swindon MP Jutsin Tomlinson visited Headstart Skillz Summer Camp to learn more about how it is working with local children. Headstart Skillz is a local initiative which provides practical training covering a number of skills, including managing money, online safety, self-defence, first aid, nutrition, wellbeing and mental health. The idea behind Headstart Skillz is that by teaching young people practical subjects you will help to give them a significant head start in life. As part of this ...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Disability Campaign Needs Your Help

Aug 04, 2023

A few years ago I met with Becky Maddern from Benjamin’s Smile to hear about her campaign to increase accessible play equipment in playparks. Her work has been inspired by her own son Benjamin and his disappointment at not being able to join his brothers and enjoy their local park. Since that meeting I have worked closely with Becky, Benjamin’s Smile and Mum’s on a Mission to support the campaign and push the issue at a national level. As the former Minister for Disabled People, I was very proud...

Justin Supports Tadpole Garden Village In Bloom

Aug 02, 2023

It was delightful to visit the volunteers at TGV in Bloom, who were inspected this week by judges for Britain in Bloom – part of the Royal Horticulture Society. As a community, Tadpole Garden Village will be competing with the village of Cannington in Somerset. The judges were very complementary of the community spirit in Tadpole, particularly with people of all ages volunteering to beautify the village and manage the local allotments. Justin Tomlinson said: "For such a new area to have as ...

Justin Calls On Public To Support Accessibility Campaign

Jul 27, 2023

When Justin Tomlinson MP was the Minister for Disabled People, he secured a change in the guideline and recommended in his Disability Strategy that all new or refurbished play parks should include accessible equipment. Working with local & national groups including Mums on a Mission, Becky Maddern of Benjamin’s Smile and Scope; they managed to secure this vital change. Though the work continues, as Justin is keen to make sure that the recommendation becomes mandatory. To achieve this, the De...

Justin Welcomes Success of School Defibrillator Campaign

Jul 26, 2023

North Swindon MP has welcomed news that all state schools now have lifesaving equipment – successfully fulfilling the Government’s pledge to do so by the end of the school year. In July 2022, the Government committed to delivering these devices before the end of the 2022/23 academic year to ensure that all state funded schools in England had access to a defibrillator. Following the Government’s £19 million roll out, over 20,000 defibrillators have successfully been delivered to almost 18,000 sch...

Justin Welcomes New General Manager To Swindon Bus Role

Jul 25, 2023

North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson recently sat down with the newly appointed managing director of Swindon Bus Company Andrew Sherrington to discuss various topics related to public transport in Swindon. Swindon Bus Company, part of the Go South Coast Group, and formerly Thamesdown Buses are the largest bus operator in Swindon, while Stagecoach is the other major operator in the town. Mr Sherrington and the North Swindon MP discussed the Governments fare cap which has recently gone into effect, ...

Rain Can't Dampen Summer Actvities Fair

Jul 24, 2023

The rain couldn’t dampen Justin Tomlinson MP’s Summer Activities Fair, with hundreds of people visiting the Orbital Shopping Park to enjoy the activities on offer. Now in its 6th year, the Summer Activities Fair allows local clubs, groups and organisations showcase what they have for families over the summer holiday, as well as giving families ideas for activities to keep their children entertained while the schools are broken up. A number of groups took part in the fair including Abbey Meads FC...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Brexit Trade Deal Provides Opportunities For A Global Britain

Jul 21, 2023

We had some positive news this week, with inflation falling to 7.9% - the lowest level it’s been in more than a year. Halving inflation by the end of 2023 was one of the Prime Minister’s five priorities for the year - this is a step in the right direction. However, there is more to be done, and the government will continue to work to drive down inflation and tackle the cost of living. Another of the Prime Minister’s five priorities is illegal immigration and this week saw the government pass the...