It should be noted that although an ‘energy park’ is a Government requirement associated with eco-towns, the developers proposing the eco town at Curborough have now stated that they will not apply for permission to construct such an energy park – it will be for others to do so. (See earlier News Release today).

In the biggest demonstration so far, hundreds of protesters marched through the centre of Lichfield on Saturday (7th June) to mark their objection to the proposed new eco-town at Curborough on the outskirts of Lichfield. Addressing the demonstrators from the steps of the Dr Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Michael Fabricant said: "We acknowledge the need […]

Michael Fabricant was today (Friday 6th June) presented with the book ‘Fair City – One Community’s Fairtrade Campaign’ by its author, Warren Bardsley, for the part Michael played in helping Lichfield to become a Fairtrade City. "I used to work in developing countries before I became an MP and I witnessed the exploitation of farmers […]

"Despite assurances I have had from Government Ministers, I am surprised to learn that the future use of Whittington Barracks is still uncertain" says Michael Fabricant. In May, Michael tabled a Parliamentary Written Question to the Minister of Defence: "When he expects the Defence Medical Training Establishment to be operational at the Whittington Barracks near […]

A full page colour advertisement published in local newspapers and paid for by the taxpayer through the Department of Communities and Local Government has given misleading information regarding the siting of the proposed Curborough eco-town and will be challenged in Parliament by Michael Fabricant. The advertisement states "An eco-town near you? Curborough, Staffordshire where a […]

Speaking in a House of Commons debate initiated by Anne McIntosh MP on eco-towns yesterday (Tuesday 3rd June), Michael Fabricant said, among other things, (taken from Hansard):- "She has mentioned that the Government should make a commitment that there will be consultation and agreement with local authorities. Is she surprised to learn that the proposed […]

Michael Fabricant has expressed his delight at a victory in persuading the Government of the need to place orders now to extend the length of Pendolino trains on the West Coast Main Line from 9 cars to 11. Michael says: "The Government had got into a huge row with Virgin Trains over this issue and […]

Michael Fabricant has written formally to the Post Office Limited objecting to the proposed closure of the St John Street Post Office in Lichfield. An extract of his letter sent to the Network Development Manager of The Post Office follows:- ‘I have received many letters from constituents who are opposed to this closure. This is […]

Michael Fabricant will be joining protesters against the proposed eco-town at Curborough/Fradley as they march through the centre of Lichfield on Saturday 7th June. The march, organised by FACT – Fradley Against Curborough Town, will begin at 12 noon in Gresley Row at the Three Spires Shopping Centre in Lichfield and terminate outside the Dr […]

Michael Fabricant has written to ministers at the Department of Communities and Local Government following reports in a Sunday newspaper. "Plans for the so-called new eco-town show that the 5000 home town is not even ‘eco’" says Michael Fabricant. "The Government’s unpopular plans to ride roughshod over local planners who share my concern over the […]