Michael Fabricant addressed the Lichfield Rail Promotion Group regarding a number of developments and answered questions. “It was a very constructive meeting chaired by Cllr Dr Richard Henshaw” says Michael. We discussed three issues: the use of the Lichfield to Burton line for passenger traffic; the planned improvement of Avanti rail services to and from […]
Commenting on Staffordshire Police being taken off the ‘Engage’ enhanced monitoring process, Michael Fabricant says: “Full marks go to our relatively new Chief Constable, Chris Noble, his senior team, and officers on the ground for a major improvement in policing standards which have taken Staffordshire Police off the national ‘watch list’. “These improvements will soon […]
Following a series of meetings between Michael Fabricant and Andy Mellors, managing director of Avanti and others from the company, Avanti is able to announce a major improvement to their timetable. “Mark Osborne of Avanti has confirmed to me today (Wednesday 15th May) that as from early next year and fully operational by mid 2026, […]
A Young Enterprise team from King Edward’s VI Lichfield has succeeded in winning the regional competition and now progresses on to the midlands final. Michael Fabricant explains “Their ‘Growing Green’ kit was devised by the students and provides everything necessary to grow sunflowers and compete with family members. “It is a tool kit to access […]
“I wholeheartedly congratulate Dr Ross Hawkes, the editor and founder of Lichfield Live, on the award of his doctorate which investigated independent local news journalism. I know how difficult it is to undertake a doctoral thesis while holding down a full-time job. Some might say ‘two full time jobs’ in the case of Ross who […]
“I welcome Lichfield District Council’s forward-looking decision to attract The Botanist to the City as part of the Everyman Cinema Complex” says Michael Fabricant. “This upmarket gastro pub chain, headquartered in Alderley Edge, in Cheshire has attracted other businesses in its wake owing to the increased footfall generated by its customers. “Lichfield already has an […]
“Paul Shum Family Butchers of Yoxall and The Cheese Locker from the Lichfield constituency were both Midlands regional finalists in the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards. They have now each been chosen as the Midlands winners in the Butcher and Local Food and Drink categories respectively. They have my heartiest congratulations” says Michael Fabricant. “The businesses […]
“Unemployment in the Lichfield constituency, already low, has fallen even lower” says Michael Fabricant. “Figures released today (16th April) by the Office of National Statistics show that the claimant count has fallen by 50 since this time last year and 30 since last month. The total claimant count including youth unemployment is 1,350. This is […]
Michael Fabricant has joined Natalie Elphicke, the MP for Dover, in support for a memorial to the late Dame Vera Lynn CH who famously sang “The White Cliffs of Dover” in World War Two. Natalie Elphicke says “Dame Vera was a great Briton who made an enormous contribution to our country and was voted the Briton who […]
Announcing funding for Staffordshire, Guy Opperman, the Minister for Roads and Local Transport has today said: “All local transport authorities in England outside London will receive a share of £51.5 million as part of the Active Travel Capability Fund. Staffordshire received £157,154 in 2023/24 and will now receive £470,471 in 2024/25. “This funding has been […]