A lot of my constituents have recently been in touch to express their concerns about local supermarkets such as Tesco during the coronavirus outbreak - online orders, food supplies, shopping practices and hygiene are all issues that have been raised.
I have recently been in contact with Orbit Group, who have updated me on the steps they are currently taking to protect their teams and customers from the effects of coronavirus.
The government has announced that train operators will begin running revised timetables from next week. Staff availability across the railway industry has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak (as well as customer demand) making timetable changes necessary.
Today, I spoke in response to Fleur Anderson MP, Member of Parliament for Putney, who delivered a speech on the importance of improving accessibility to rail travel, and transport in general.
I have recently been made aware of a new initiative which I am eager to share with my constituents, and which I believe could be extremely beneficial to residents throughout the Daventry area.
I am delighted to announce that the Government has recently launched the third round of the ‘New Stations Fund’, a £20 million investment into the re-opening of closed stations, and the creation of new ones.
As part of the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme, the Education and Engagement Service will be hosting their next residential, Teachers’ Institute, 22-24 June 2020.
