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Lichfield MP calls for high-speed rail line plan to be scrapped
Lichfield’s MP has urged the Government to scrap plans for the HS2 high-speed rail project. The scheme – which was drawn up by the previous Labour administration – would see the new line cut through parts of Lichfield. No firm details about... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP backs plans for NHS shake-up
Lichfield’s MP has backed plans for GPs to have more power over the treatment of patients. The plan is included in a raft of changes to the NHS outlined by the coalition Government’s Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley. Conservative MP Michael Fabricant claimed... (Continue reading)
Burntwood youngsters joined by Lichfield MP at National Memorial Arboretum event
Written on 5 Jul, 2010 at 13:00 in Education | viewed 268 times | 0 Comments
Schoolchildren from Burntwood have been learning about the art of willow weaving and getting to grips with poetry at an event near Lichfield. The National Memorial Arboretum played host to youngsters from Ridgeway Primary School as they were joined by local... (Continue reading)
Boost for Abbots Bromley villagers as new post office is confirmed
The decision to reopen a post office in Abbots Bromley has been applauded by Lichfield’s MP. It has been confirmed that a trial has been launched at The Cash Stores in Lichfield Road – just 300 yards from the former location... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP invites parody song DJ to experience LichVegas for himself
Lichfield’s MP has invited Chris Moyles to sample Lichfield life after the DJ played a parody song which claimed there was nothing in the city. The Radio 1 Breakfast Show host played Wolverhampton Gurls – a light-hearted take on the Katy... (Continue reading)
MP pays tribute to volunteers across Lichfield and Burntwood
Written on 23 Jun, 2010 at 10:00 in News | viewed 156 times | 0 Comments
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has been paying tribute to the city’s volunteers. The Conservative MP was one of 50 politicians who gathered at a House of Commons event organised by Volunteering England and joined volunteers from across Burntwood and Lichfield in... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP welcomes Stafford Hospital inquiry
Written on 10 Jun, 2010 at 9:00 in News | viewed 173 times | 0 Comments
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has welcomed the news that there will be a public inquiry into the failings at Stafford Hospital. The announcement was made in the House of Commons yesterday (June 9) by Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health. Mr... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP joins charity buskathon event at Speakers’ Corner
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant is lending his voice to a charity buskathon in the city. The Conservative MP, who regained his seat at the general election, will be joining the event at Speakers’ Corner on Dam Street on May 22. And he... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP lays out election pledges as rivals aim to woo voters
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has been laying out his election pledges. His comments come as Prime Minister Gordon Brown headed to Buckingham Palace to ask the Queen to dissolve Parliament ahead of a May 6 General Election. And Mr Fabricant who first... (Continue reading)
Minister confirms Whittington Barracks plans are ongoing
Plans for Whittington Barracks to be turned into a military medical training facility are “ongoing” according to the Secretary of State for Defence. Kevan Jones confirmed that the plans should become reality by the end of the year in a statement... (Continue reading)
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