LINK the not-for profit body who oversee cash access in the UK, have today announced that Kirkham will be the latest town to be recommended for a new banking hub, part of a Government backed scheme to improve cash access.
Thursday saw local elections held across the country and while this included many headline grabbing mayoral races, the elections here to select Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) were of similar importance.
Recent developments in the situation in the middle east remain at the forefront of our minds. The Iranian projectiles fired at Israel over the weekend risk pushing what is already a precarious situation over the edge.
I am so proud of the sense of community we have here in Fylde. Charity has always been incredibly strong here, with countless predominantly local organisations working tirelessly to support those in need, improve lives or to make a difference in their community.
Last week I spoke with the Post Office about access to cash and the work they are doing to fill the void left by the closure of high street bank branches following the rise of online banking.
Last week I spoke about examples of new businesses who will only add to the thriving hospitality and tourism sector we have here in Fylde, a timely coincidence, with 15th to 24th March being English Tourism Week.
We have a fantastic hospitality and tourism trade here in Fylde, and with Easter fast approaching businesses are gearing up for the start of another summer season.
The Budget showed the Prime Minister and Chancellor’s determination to see that work pays, making sure you get to get keep more of your hard-earned money via a reduction in the rate of National Insurance that represents a tax cut of a £900 for people on average salaries.
It has been a hugely significant week as I brought my Parliamentary Petition on the Morgan & Morecambe Offshore Wind Farm proposals first to the House of Commons Chamber, where I formally presented it before Parliament.
The Government is coming good on its promise to communities across the North and Midlands, investing billions of pounds reallocated from HS2 into local transport, with busses and road resurfacing a particular focus.
