Archive For 'October, 2011'
Neil attends the launch of OPENhouse
31 October 2011 at 16:30
On Friday 21st October, Neil Carmichael attended the relaunch and branding of a notable local charity.
'OPENhouse' houses vulnerable young people from across Gloucestershire at a site in Stroud, and provides them help and assistance in skills and training so they can lead a happier life, its predecessor organisation - The Five Valleys Foyer - was one of the first charities in the country to receive funding from the Big Society Transition Fund which is championed by the Prime Minister.
Neil was very impressed with what he saw, noting that it gives the young people that it serves hope and confidence for the future.
Posted in The Community | Local Policy
Neil fighting for Amberley Post Office
31 October 2011 at 16:00
Neil Carmichael has received notice from the Post Office that their branch serving the community of Amberley will be temporarily closing in January 2012, coinciding with the retirement of the ... [ read more ]
Posted in The Community | Local Business
Neil meets with the Multiple Sclerosis Society
31 October 2011 at 13:00
Last Friday, Neil met with members of the Cirencester and South Cotswold Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society who were in Stroud to meet with individuals who wished to discuss the condition ... [ read more ]
Posted in Health and the NHS
Neil supports the Giving Voice Campaign
31 October 2011 at 12:30
On Tuesday 18th October, Neil Carmichael met with representatives of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists during their campaign event in Central London. The Giving Voice Campaign ... [ read more ]
Posted in Jobs and Welfare | The Community
The European Union Referendum Debate
25 October 2011 at 09:00
Following the debate last night on the European Union (24th October 2011), where Neil Carmichael was unable to speak, he thought it would be useful for you to know his thoughts on the matter, below ... [ read more ]
Posted in The Community
Neil supports more investment for SMEs in the House of Commons
24 October 2011 at 15:00
On two occasions in recent weeks, Neil Carmichael has supported small and medium sized enterprises in the Stroud Constituency and across the Country by questioning the Government on their policy to ... [ read more ]
Posted in Local Business
Parliamentary speech on the National Planning Policy Framework
24 October 2011 at 12:00
As has been reported, Neil Carmichael is against the developments at Wades Farm and Sellars Farm, on Thursday, 20th October in a debate regarding the National Planning Policy Framework held at the ... [ read more ]
Posted in Local Business
Neil Carmichael speaking at a City of Westminster event
17 October 2011 at 14:00
Neil Carmichael recently attended an event hosted by the City of Westminster Council in Manchester. Neil in his capacity as a member of the Education Committee at the House of Commons was asked to ... [ read more ]
Posted in Events
Neil against the development of Sellars Farm
17 October 2011 at 14:00
Neil Carmichael on Friday, 14th October attended a community event at the Village Hall in Hardwicke in order to voice his support for local residents who oppose the construction of two hundred ... [ read more ]
Posted in Local Policy
Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering: 23rd -27th April, 2012
10 October 2011 at 11:30
Since becoming Member of Parliament for Stroud in May 2010, I have been keen to highlight the success of local manufacturers and engineers. To this end, I conceived the idea of running a full week's ... [ read more ]
Posted in Local Business
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