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
Crime in North Worcestershire is down by more than 6% 9th October 2014 Mark Garnier MP has welcomed figures showing a significant fall in crime Figures released by the North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership (NWCSP) show... Local News
The Big Lottery Comes to Wyre Forest 8th October 2014 Mark Garnier MP invited the Big Lottery to come to Wyre Forest to meet with local charities, schools and parish and town clerks on Tuesday 7 th October at St... Local News
Mark Garnier MP welcomes successful High Speed Rail college bid 7th October 2014 Wyre Forest MP is delighted that the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has successfully bid to establish the National College... Local News
Fire Station in Bewdley to remain open 3rd October 2014 Mark Garnier MP has welcomed news that fire stations in Hereford and Worcestershire will now remain open. Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority (HWFA) have... Local News
View from Westminster 2nd October 2014 2nd October 2014 There have now been three occasions, since being elected, where I have been asked to vote on committing our armed forces to conflict. The first was our... Westminster News
View from Westminster 25th September 2014 25th September 2014 One of the most frequently heard complaints by the Scottish “Yes” campaign was that Scotland doesn’t have the government it voted for. It’s true. But neither do... Westminster News
Employment figures show continued drop in local unemployment 17th September 2014 Mark Garnier MP has welcomed the latest unemployment figures which show sustained low unemployment in Wyre Forest Figures released today by the Office for... Local News
View From Westminster 11th September 2014 11th September 2014 The news is absolutely dominated by next week’s referendum on the future of the United Kingdom. Will Scotland vote “yes” to go it alone; or “no” to stay in the... Westminster News
KC1 student business short listed for UK Award 10th September 2014 Across Britain, new and exciting emerging businesses have entered the Lloyds Bank 2014 Enterprise Award for successful entrepreneurs. From hundreds of... Local News
