“I will be voting for the lock-down today to halt the rapid rise in infection rates though I would also have voted for an exemption for outdoor non-team sports such as tennis or golf if the lock-down order were amendable. Unfortunately, it is not amendable so the rules cannot be changed” says Michael Fabricant. “Nevertheless, […]
Michael Fabricant says “Nobody wanted another lockdown and a few weeks ago Government scientists were advising the Prime Minister that it could be avoided if everyone stuck to the rules on a regional basis. Sadly, they didn’t, though in Lichfield and Burntwood we did in the main. Just two weeks ago, I was discussing with […]
The measures proposed will be presented to Parliament on Monday 2nd November and subject to Parliamentary approval on Wednesday 4th November. If approved will come into force at 00:01hrs on Thursday 5th November 2020 and will be subject to further review on 2nd December. The measures outlined by the Prime Minister include the following: People […]
In torrential rain, Michael Fabricant joined Stop HS2 protestors in a walk from Fradley Junction to Ancient Woodlands in Fradley being destroyed by HS2 this morning (Saturday 31st October). “I wanted to show solidarity today with the many people who care passionately about our Ancient Woodlands being forever destroyed by HS2” says Michael. “Over a […]
Michael Fabricant is asking Staffordshire County Council to provide a testing facility to serve Lichfield and Burntwood. Michael Fabricant says: “The nearest site to Lichfield is currently in Tamworth, but with Staffordshire shortly to be raised to Tier 2 (High) Covid infection status, it is vital that we have a more local testing centre. “Dr […]
With Lichfield District along with the rest of Staffordshire being upgraded from a Medium (Tier 1) to a High Level (Tier 2) Covid Risk Area from Saturday 31st October, here is some guidance from the Government. Full and Updated guidance can be found HERE. To avoid catching Covid 19, you should remember ‘Hands. Face. Space’: […]
Malcolm Holmes, the Chief Executive of the West Midlands Rail Executive today (Tuesday 27th October) visited the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) to meet Philippa Rawlinson, the Chief Executive of the NMA and Michael Fabricant. “This step brings the possibility of opening up the Lichfield to Burton line one small step closer” says Michael Fabricant. “We […]
When the Leader of Lichfield District Council, Cllr Doug Pullen, advocated the continuation of virtual District Council meetings beyond the Covid pandemic, Michael Fabricant agreed and said he would help. Back in August, Cllr Pullen said “While the private sector has been hosting digital meetings for nigh on two decades, the ‘compelling event’ never arrived […]
“The latest figures for Lichfield District as of 22nd October show an infection rate of 146 per 100,000 population, a rise in infection of +82% over the previous week, and 153 Covid cases last week” says Michael Fabricant. “A rate over 140 is a warning signal to SAGE, the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. […]
Michael Fabricant questioned the Rail Minister today (Thursday 22nd October) about the future of express services to London and the North on the West Coast Main Line following completion of HS2. In the House of Commons, Michael asked the Rail Minister, Andrew Stephenson who had said in answer to Michael’s written question that fast services […]