James Wharton MP

Newcastle and surgeries

James Wharton — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:41:17 +0000

This morning I had a number of meetings, starting with one of the region’s largest employers to look at their new offices and then with the Regional Conservative Party in Newcastle, which was hosting a visit from co-chairmen Andrew Feldman and Baroness Warsi.

In the afternoon I visited a constituent at home to discuss a range of issues.

Corus

James Wharton — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:24:18 +0000

This morning I was interviewed on BBC Tees about the good news from TCP yesterday that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed in what looks likely to be the sale of Teesside’s Corus plant. This campaign has been long running and supported by the whole community (right across the political divide). Let’s hope it all goes ahead and brings much needed investment and jobs to the area.

Office meetings

James Wharton — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:43:44 +0000

I had a series of meetings in the office today, including an interview with a local student for their A level project, a meeting with a sports trianing group and with representatives of Barclays bank to discuss local branches and some of the work they do to help those who struggle to get credit and use the banking system.

Constituency meetings

James Wharton — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:42:32 +0000

Today I met Cath purdy, the CEO of Housing Hartlepool which is joining with Tristar to manage housing stock in this area followed by a number of surgeries with constituents.

Charity fundraiser

James Wharton — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:40:41 +0000

I attended a charity fundraiser in Great Ayton today, raising funds for motor neurone disease.

House of Commons

James Wharton — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:39:31 +0000

Today I was in London to show a group of constituents around the House of Commons.

BBC Tees, London, LEP and Surgeries

James Wharton — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:51:47 +0000

Having had a few days break (although with a fair bit of constituency work creeping in!) things are busy once again. The sad announcement that Armstrong Flooring are planning on closing their Teesside Industrial Estate factory was made yesterday and I have had discussions with the European CEO of the Company and Stockton Borough Council about the decision. I was also interviewed about it on BBC Tees this morning.

I am currently en route to London, having just managed to catch the 7.28am train after my radio interview (without breaking the speed limit!) as I have a series of meetings down there later today and tomorrow.

I have also received a reply to a letter I wrote to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about the Teesside identity issue and proposals for a local Local Enterprise Partnership – we need our own LEP but at the same time we must ensure the structure is the right one.

Yesterday I held a number of surgeries, including a house visit for one constituent to discuss disability benefits.

A Levels

James Wharton — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:06:09 +0000

Good luck to everyone in Stockton South who are collecting A level results today! We have some excellent schools and colleges and I am sure there will be some great success stories.

Allison Trainer

James Wharton — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:50:16 +0000

Alliston Trainer, a much loved and respected local councillor in Thornaby, sadly passed away today. Allison had been unwell for some time but remained committed to her family and the residents she represented. My thoughts are with her friends and family.

Stockton Borough Council, planning and surgery

James Wharton — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:20:54 +0000

I met the Chief Executive of Stockton Borough Council to disucss a range of issues, including plans for a Local Enterprise Partnership, local issues including road and path refurbishment plans, care home provision in the Borough and schooling.

This was followed by a meeting with Planning Aid, an independent charity helping people with the planning process and then a surgery in one of the local Mosques in Stockton.