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New Animal Welfare Strategy
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has unveiled our new Animal Welfare Strategy, bringing forward some of the strongest changes to animal welfare in a generation.
A look forward to 2026
Over the past year, alongside colleagues in the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), I’ve continued to work closely with local farmers. I’ve met with more than 50 farmers across North West Leicestershire and have consistently pressed the Government to rethink its Inheritance and Property relief proposals.
Farming IHT Update
Over the past year, alongside colleagues in the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), I’ve continued to work closely with local farmers. I’ve met with more than 50 farmers across North West Leicestershire and have consistently pressed the Government to rethink its Inheritance and Property relief proposals.
Fleecehold Update
Back in March, I co-sponsored a 10-minute rule bill on unadopted estates (Housing Estates Bill). I’m really pleased that the Minister has now announced that two-thirds of the bill’s proposals will be taken forward through consultations on how to reduce the use of private estate management arrangements.
Fairer Funding Deal for Leicestershire
Great news for Leicestershire! The Labour Government has announced a £144.8 million funding boost for Leicestershire County Council over the next three years — a 25% increase in core spending power for essential local services.
Grace Dieu Road Flooding Update
Following the recent flooding on Grace Dieu Road in Whitwick, Cllr Peter Moult and I have been working hard to support local residents with immediate action while also pressing for longer-term solutions.
New Contractor to be Appointed for Welsted Road Estate Bins
After doorknocking back in October in and around the Welsted Road and Heritage Road area, it was clear from speaking with local residents that the bins were not being emptied frequently enough on the estate.
Labour Government Rights Another Historic Injustice with a 40% Pension Uplift for Former Mineworkers
Last year, during this Labour Government’s first budget, over 1,500 former miners in North West Leicestershire benefited when The Chancellor transferred the investment reserve in the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (MPS), resulting in a £29 per week pension uplift per member.
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Ashby Temporary Banking Hub Now Open!
It was fantastic to visit the new temporary Banking Hub in the heart of the town with Deputy Mayor, Cllr Murrae Blair-Park. It's vital that, while work on the permanent hub continues, local people continue to have access to in-person banking services. My office has worked closely with Ashby de la Zouch Town Council and Cash Access UK to make sure that happens.
The hub will be open from Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm (I've already asked about the possibility of Saturdays in the future too) with the following banks on rotation each day:
Monday: NatWest
Tuesday: HSBC (from Mid May)
Wednesday: Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland (from June)
Thursday: Santander
Friday: Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland (from June)
I’d encourage everyone to make use of this new service and see how it can benefit them, and don’t forget to take advantage of everything the library has to offer too!
It’s been great to go through this process in Ashby, and I’m continuing to push for similar services to be introduced in Coalville following the announcement of the closure of its last bank. I’ve also written to the five major banks to request additional support for residents in Castle Donington.
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From Coalville to Measham, Moira, and beyond, our industrial heritage has shaped the local landscape. For generations, our former miners powered this country, and thats why during this Parliament at last Novembers budget our government recognised their sacrifices by boosting the pensions of over 750 former miners in North West Leicestershire by 40%.
That was thanks to the Labour Government’s transfer of the £2.3bn investment reserve back to British Coal Superannuation Scheme members.
That gave former miners an average boost of £100 per week back into their pockets!
I’m proud of our local industrial heritage. It touches nearly every part of North West Leicestershire, and I’m proud that our Labour Government has delivered on our pledge to support our former mineworkers.
And I’m still working hard on the future sharing arrangements with colleagues on the Mine Workers Pension Scheme, meeting with the trustees and Ministers in Parliament.
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