MP welcomes rethink over radio cuts
THE BBC is set to re-think cuts to local radio to the delight of a Lancashire MP. Mark Menzies, who spoke out against the cuts which were set to see around 20 per cent slashed from the budgets of stations such as BBC Radio Lancashire, said the move was “vital” to protect public service broadcasting [...]
MP welcomes new police non-emergency number
Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed the rollout of a new non-emergency national police contact number. The 101 number is being rolled out across police forces in England and Wales to help members of the public contact the police when they need them. Ministers and police chiefs hope the new number will help the police [...]
Speak out against prejudice
PEOPLE have been urged to speak out against prejudice ahead of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day. Mark Menzies, Member of Parliament for Fylde, was one of a number of MPs who pledge to sign a book of commitment which is placed in the House of Commons each year to mark the anniversary. January 27 marks [...]
Make use of heat helpline, says MP
MORE than 4,000 households in Fylde could be missing out on help with their fuel bills, a new campaign has revealed. New figures from Home Heat Helpline show that in Britain, one in ten households, or 3.5 million homes, are entitled to some form of assistance with their fuel bills. In Fylde around 4,300 homes [...]
MP backs cash classes for kids
FYLDE MP Mark Menzies has backed a new report calling for better financial education in schools. Mr Menzies, a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Financial Education for Young People, said the committees report recommending the Government promotes high quality financial education in schools was: “a very positive step.” Mr Menzies said.”In and [...]
MP welcomes rethink over radio cuts
Posted on: January 25th, 2012 by admin
THE BBC is set to re-think cuts to local radio to the delight of a Lancashire MP.
Mark Menzies, who spoke out against the cuts which were set to see around 20 per cent slashed from the budgets of stations such as BBC Radio Lancashire, said the move was “vital” to protect public service broadcasting and local journalism.
BBC Trust Chairman, Lord Patten, said on Wednesday a consultation over the proposal has raised “real concerns” over the effect they could have on local output.
Mr Menzies, who is... Read more »
MY WEEK IN WESTMINSTER
Posted on: January 25th, 2012 by admin
THE recession, the rise of internet shopping and a host of other factors have been a huge problem for British high streets in recent years.
We’ve seen this in St Annes, Lytham and Kirkham with some prime shop units lying empty as businesses struggle to keep going.
But we have so many wonderful small businesses in Fylde that it’s important not to be gloomy.
There are thriving, independent stores throughout the area with tremendous niches, loyal customer bases and, I dare say, very decent bottom lines.
So, with high... Read more »
MP welcomes new police non-emergency number
Posted on: January 19th, 2012 by admin
Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed the rollout of a new non-emergency national police contact number.
The 101 number is being rolled out across police forces in England and Wales to help members of the public contact the police when they need them.
Ministers and police chiefs hope the new number will help the police deal with calls more efficiently and cut down on non-emergency calls to the emergency 999 number.
Mr Menzies said: “In the various meetings I have attended with members of the public in relation... Read more »
