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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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From my local roundtables with families with experience of the SEND system, I know parents want their child to get the right support closer to home rather than having to travel long distances to get the education they deserve.
This Labour government is investing to make that a reality, providing Leicestershire County Council with over £11m to create specialist places in both our mainstream schools and specialist provision.
Our amazing local schools work so hard now with very limited resources to support those with additional needs. I know this significant uplift will go a long way to helping provide a better environment for local kids.
I am hosting another roundtable on the SEND white paper in Ashby on Saturday 25th April, you can register your interest here: www.amandahack.com/campaigns/send-roundtable-march-april-2026/
(If you have already registered, details will be shared with you in due course.)
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The National Forest should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can drive.
Right now, too many people are forced onto the roads simply to visit one of our most important natural assets. That’s not good enough.
We need better transport options, such as reinstating passenger rail services, so more people can enjoy it without relying on a car.
Moira is the official heart of the National Forest and that is based in North West Leicestershire, the partnership between North West Leicestershire District Council and the National Forest Company is one to be proud of.
You can read more on the National Forest and its history here -
www.nationalforest.org/about/our-history
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