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 6th March 2014 7th March 2014 From time to time, I write this column knowing that it will raise howls of protest from some constituents. This is one such week and the subject is taking... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP pledges to help local businesses who have been mis-treated by banks 3rd March 2014 Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier attended the Bully Banks campaign day in Westminster yesterday to show support for SMEs damaged by the misconduct of banks. The... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP holds Grow with Confidence forum for Wyre Forest businesses 3rd March 2014 Mark Garnier MP arranged a business event on Friday, 28 th February to provide advice to local businesses. Local News
View from Westminster 27th February 2014 28th February 2014 The referendum on the future of Scotland in the UK is certainly hotting up. Indeed, it is dominating the media more than the more immediate Euro elections... Westminster News
View from Westminster 20th February 2014 20th February 2014 Focus continues, inevitably, on the economy. There is more and more good news coming and the latest inflation numbers (up just 1.9% for January) is yet another... Westminster News
Mark Garnier MP welcomes improvement in national jobs numbers 19th February 2014 Mark Garnier MP welcomes improving year on year unemployment statistics in Wyre Forest. Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics show that... Local News
Mark Garnier MP welcomes improvement in national jobs numbers 19th February 2014 Mark Garnier MP welcomes improving year on year unemployment statistics in Wyre Forest. Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics show that... Local News
Mark Garnier MP welcomes funding for primary school sport in Wyre Forest 15th February 2014 Mark Garnier MP has welcomed the announcement that Wyre Forest will receive £252,220 of funding from the Primary PE and Sport Premium. Local News
View from Westminster 13th February 2014 13th February 2014 The news is absolutely dominated by the flooding across the country. Whilst the Somerset Levels dominate most headlines, the Thames bursting its banks has drawn... Westminster News
