News from John Denham

News from John Denham

14% reduction in crime in Southampton Crime in Southampton fell by 14% last year acording to Hampshire police. This shows that Labour’s community police teams are working. John said, “Most people I talk to on the... John demands action on hospital food Patients at Southampton General Hospital are voicing their concerns following a change to catering arrangements earlier this month. According to current patients the new contractor – Medirest - is... Protecting family homes John has succeeded in a long campaign with residents of the Polygon to secure a change in the law to protect family housing, The agreement means landlords who buy a... John praises community spirit during the cold snap John Denham has praised the tremendous efforts of local people who are pulling together to help deal with the challenges of the severe weather. John said that communities’ responses during the... Denham's call for action on school standards John Denham has welcomed Schools Secretary Ed Balls' action to make Southampton City Council produce an action plan for primary schools. John has sais that the City Council must also... £52,631 to support Southampton's town centres Southampton Council is one of 50 local authorities that will recieve a grant of £52,631 to invest in town centres and shopping districts to keep them healthy as we move... Liverpool cruise terminal bid turned down Lobbying from John Denham and fellow Southampton Labour MP Alan Whitehead has resulted in the Department of Transport announcing that a bid by Liverpool City Cruise Terminal which threatened Southampton... New Action On "Garden Grabbing" John Denham's Communities and Local Government department has today published, new, independent research that shows inappropriate building on back gardens is not a widespread, national problem and is often linked... Eid Ul-Adha greeting Eid Ul Adha - or 'the great Eid' - marks the end of Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Every Muslim who can afford to do so is expected... Hanukkah greeting Hanukkah - the festival of lights - celebrates the miracle of faith. The nine armed menorah candle, lit for eight days to celebrate the struggle for religious freedom and the... Books for babies John joined in with a “Bookstart Treasure Box” gifting session at St. John’s Infant and Nursery School as part of National Bookstart Day. The Government backed Bookstart scheme gives a... Railway upgrade gets underway The £30 million scheme of upgrades to Southampton’s railway tunnel is now underway. The improvements to the line will allow larger containers from the growing port to be transported on... New GP Surgery for Weston John officially opened the new Weston Lane Centre for Healthy living in October. The new, environmentally friendly, complex was built on the site of the old Sun House.... The Road to Copenhagen While environment ministers from all over the world prepare for the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit John will be hosting another public meeting; this time to discuss what we can all... The Big Care Debate John held a public meeting, the “Big Care Debate” last month, an opportunity to discuss proposals for a new National Care Service. John took a leading role in introducing the... New Local Jobs for Thornhill John Denham joined Thornhill residents to celebrate thirty local people getting jobs at ‘The Range’. When the developed was first suggested John brought together the developer, Thornhill PlusYou... John addresses Churches' Inter Religious Network There have been positive responses to John's speech to the Churches' Inter Religious Network; which is the principle forum through which Churches are able to join debate matters relating to... Diwali greeting from John Like many religious holidays Diwali is a time when friends, neighbours and the whole community join together to rejoice, give thanks and celebrate. Hindus, Sihks and Jains... A Statement On Expenses MPs across the country have been hearing of the results of Sir Thomas Legg's audit. In responce to the letter John recieved from Sir Thomas John said: "I have been... John welcomes homes boost John’s Government department announces over 350 new homes as the biggest house building programme for decades gets under way £1.7 million will be invested in Southampton to build new... Page of 7 \| next »