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
Mark Garnier MP delighted with drop in crime 25th April 2014 Mark Garnier MP welcomes another fall in crime locally over the last 12 months Latest figures from the independent Office for National Statistics show that... Local News
View From Westminster 24th April 2014 24th April 2014 Politicians always moan about the press. In particular, they complain they don’t get enough coverage, or their opponents get too much, or the arguments are... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP welcomes £170 million to help young people find jobs 24th April 2014 Funding is being targeted at 5 areas of the UK to help young people into work This funding from the new Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), which aims to help... Local News
View from Westminster 17th April 2014 17th April 2014 The ‘cost of living crises’ is something that is much talked about. But what is it? In simple terms, inflation has been rising faster than average wages most... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP condemns heartless vandals 16th April 2014 Wyre Forest MP disgusted by shocking vandalism of SARA and urges Wyre Forest constituents support the charity Wyre Forest Severn Area Rescue (SARA) fell victim... Local News
Mark Garnier MP welcomes drop in local unemployment 16th April 2014 Mark Garnier MP is delighted with another fall in unemployment in Wyre Forest. Figures released on the 16 th April by the Office for National Statistics show... Local News
Mark Garnier MP urges local schools to speak up on funding 10th April 2014 Wyre Forest MP presses Wyre Forest schools to respond to “Consultation of Fairer Schools Funding in 2015” As the campaign continues for Worcestershire... Local News
View from Westminster 10th April 2014 10th April 2014 Planning is a contentious issue – the fact that I am writing about it for the second week running just goes to show how much it features in my mailbag. This... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP voices his concerns regarding Malvern Hills Planning in the House of Commons 8th April 2014 Last week’s planning approval by Malvern Hills District Council to build 62 homes within yards of Wyre Forest Boundary and clearly wishing to utilise the... Westminster News
