Local Government reorganisation will deliver better value for money for taxpayers Monday, 20 January, 2025 My background is in financial markets and investment. As a result, I tend to look at the world with a view to financial efficiency and value for money. There is no doubt about it, there is very poor efficiency and value for money in the public sector. One area that I was particularly taken by is local government. Here in Worcestershire, we have seven big councils – Worcestershire County Council -... Local News
View from Westminster 5th December 2014 5th December 2014 From time to time I go to events that are truly inspirational. Last week I went to the Worcestershire Apprentice Awards at the West Midlands Safari Park. This... Local News
Mark Garnier MP welcomes entrants for this year's Rock the House and Film the House 28th November 2014 Rock the House and Film the House are Parliament's largest run competitions, engaging musicians / filmmakers (and the respective industries) with... Local News
View From Westminster 25th November 2014 25th November 2014 From time to time there are stories that capture the public imagination. One such story was the recent landing of the Philae lander on a distant comet as part... Westminster News
View From Westminster 21st November 2014 21st November 2014 There are a number of indicators of how successful a local economy really is - employment (and unemployment) figures, new business starts, and construction... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP delighted by £2 million Sports England grant for Leisure Centre 19th November 2014 Wyre Forest MP welcomes new investment and continued commitment to local sport. Local News
View From Westminster 14th November 2014 14th November 2014 Every year, at this time, since I have been elected, I have written about the Remembrance Day Services. Each year I rotate through our three towns. Iit is... Westminster News
View From Westminster 12th November 2014 12th November 2014 The issue of bringing criminals to justice is a topic that raises passion. We see, all too often, odd outcomes of trials and peculiar sentences. But the area of... Westminster News
Employment figures again show drop in unemployment 12th November 2014 Mark Garnier MP is pleased with latest figures which show another fall in unemployment in Wyre Forest. Local News
Mobile "non-spots" under consultation 6th November 2014 Mark Garnier MP supports consultation to improve network coverage, benefitting Wyre Forest businesses and residents On the 5 th of November, Sajid Javid, the... Local News
