- 02/12/2024
- Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
- Category: News
The image shows Amanda Hack MP, and the group of Coalfield MPs in Westminster.
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Following the positive news on the Mine Workers Pension Scheme, thank you to everyone who has contacted me regarding the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS). As part of the group of Coalfield MPs in Parliament, I wanted to share the latest situation with you all.
As you will be aware, the Labour government committed in the 2024 General Election
manifesto to remedy the injustice of the Mineworkers Pension Scheme.
The Government has said that it is open to reviewing any proposal put in place by the trustees of the BCSSS, and we will wait to see what they suggest in the near future.
“Should the trustees of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) wish to make
proposals for changes that would be fair to both scheme members and taxpayers, we will consider them.”
The Trustees have updated MPs this week that they are engaging with the Government as part of the BCSSS 2024 valuation consultation process, and have indicated that they will take this as an opportunity to review the Scheme’s structure, identify any areas of unfairness similar to
MPS, and deliver better outcomes for members.
As a Member of Parliament that has significant coal mining heritage, I am part of a group of Coalfield MPs that meet regularly and our chair, Grahame Morris MP, is engaging with the trustees on their next steps.
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129 and 125 Bus Service Update!
I am really pleased to say that I have today had confirmation that the 129 service will continue to run following new agreements that Leicestershire County Council have now reached. This follows the recent announcement that Diamond Buses intended to cancel the service. The new operator, Arriva, will take over the route on 2nd June with slight timetable tweaks, which will be available next week.
Diamond were due to cease running the 125 Service from 2nd June; however, this has been extended until 14th July to allow Leicestershire County Council to begin re-tendering this service. I will share any additional information on the 125 route as soon as this is available to me.
As a government, we are committed to safeguarding our bus services, which is why we have already provided an additional £8 million to Leicestershire County Council to help end the postcode lottery when it comes to our local buses.
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That is great, my step daughter will be happy going to college. Was good to chat to you at the cpr event, and thankyou for all you are doing for local people.
Good news for all the kids in the area that go to/ want to go to loughborough college
Great news thanks Amanda Hack MP
I want to wish the best of luck to Coalville Rugby Club who take on Southport in tomorrow's Papa Johns Community Cup Final!
I know a lot of people are heading up to cheer on the team, if you're wanting to join them, the final details are below:
📍Doncaster Knights Stadium, DN2 5QB
🕐13:00 kick off
🎟️Entry to the game is free
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