news bulletin from aidan burley mp #66
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7/28/2019 News Bulletin from Aidan Burley MP #66
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In this edition:
Aidan Burley MP’s Diary Safer route for CannockChase cyclists Charity of the week:Evie’s Butterfly Nominations now open f or 2013 Cannock ChaseBusiness Awards Aidan in the media: Aidan discusses CannockHospital on BBC Radio WM Council Watch:
Burley calls for end toconfused hospitalresponses Aidan urges holidaymakersnot to travel uninsured Moving Britain from rescueto recovery Photo news:Gorsemoor Primary Schoolvisit Aidan welcomes newsbedspaces for armed forces
in Staffordshire Aidan in the papers:Cannock Chase cyclistsriding high as £1.5m bridgeopens How to contact Aidan Burley MP
Issue 66 – Thursday 4th July 2013 Since the last edition, Aidan has:
Opened a new bridge for cyclists over the Moors Gorse
level crossing.
Opened nominations f or the 2013 Cannock Chase Business
Awards.
Visited Gorsemoor Pr imary School to meet with pupils who
recently visited the House of Commons, to talk to them about
the visit and answer their questions about being an MP.
Been interviewed by BBC Radio WM regarding the future of
Cannock Hospital.
Visited ATP, a successful local remanufacturing firm tocongratulate them on winning the ReMaTech Remanufacturer
of the Year 2013 Award. This global award was given to ATP
for their excellent record in respect of innovation, product
quality and contribution to the reputation of the automotive and
heavy duty remanufacturing industries. Aidan presented the
award at a visit to the Cannock Wood factory a week after
Alan Smart, founder and owner of ATP, received it at a global
conference in Amsterdam.
Welcomed a group of Etching Hill and Western Springs
residents to Westminster for a tour of the Houses of
Parliament.
Sat on a House of Commons Delegated Committee.
Attended a private meeting with parents and teachers from
Norton Canes Primary School.
Questioned the Home Secretary on the effectiveness of the
visa system in helping to increase tourism and business from
China, India and other priority markets. You can see all of
Aidan’s Parliamentary Questions here.
Safer route for Cannock Chase cyclists
Click on the image above to watch coverage of the opening of the new bridge by Central News.
Mountain bikers using the trails through Cannock Chase can lookforward to safer journeys with the opening of a new bridge over therailway line that runs through the forest.
Network Rail has constructed a new bridge which will allow the old"user worked" level crossing at Moors Gorse to be permanentlyclosed, meaning cyclists and other forest users no longer have tonegotiate two sets of gates to cross the busy Cannock railway line,where trains travel through at up to 50mph.
Aidan officially opened the new bridge on Monday 24th June 2013.
Aidan said: "I was delighted to officially open this new crossing which I know will be welcomed by cyclists and other forest users. The old 'user worked' level crossing was no longer fit for purpose and I am
pleased that Network Rail recognised this and now installed a new
bridge to ensure that members of the public now using the crossing will be able to do so safely thus reducing the risk of accidents." Paul Sumner, project sponsor for Network Rail, explained: "In 2010,we became aware of a change of use at Moors Gorse as new mountain bike trails opened up in the forest with up to 3,000 cyclistsusing the crossing on certain weekends. This increase in also meant abig rise in the level of risk associated with the crossing, so we'redelighted to open this new bridge and close the crossing for good.The surest way to remove risk at a level crossing is to close it and Moors Gorse is one of more than 700 we have successfully closed across Britain in the last three years."
Network Rail worked with many stakeholders including BritishTransport Police, Cannock Chase District Authority, the ForestryCommission and Staffordshire County Council, to firstly ensure thesafety of cyclists using the old crossing, then come up with a solutionthat would allow the level crossing to be closed permanently. The location and design of the new bridge were specifically chosen tobe complementary to the unique environment of the Cannock Chaseforest. The bridge has been painted and located to minimise visualimpact and designed for ease of use for all forest users includingmountain bikers, horse riders and walkers.
Aidan and Paul Sumner, Project Sponsor for Network Rail openMoors Gorse bridge.
Charity of the week:
Evie’s Butterfly Evie is currently a Year 1 pupil at Heath Hayes Primary School andhas cerebral palsy, which means she cannot walk unaided. After along journey and lots of research, Evie's parents found out about aprocedure which can be carried out which could help Evie to walkindependently. In 2012 Evie and her family found out that she was asuitable candidate for the surgery. However, in January 2013, theapplication for funding was rejected by the NHS and in order for Evie
to have this surgery the family have to raise the funds for themselves. This has led to the setting up of the Evie's Butterfly Fund in a hopethat the family can help not just our Evie but other children like her. For more information on Evie's story, events that are taking place andfund raising activities please see - http://evies-butterfly-fund.webeden.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/evie.poole.391
https://twitter.com/EvieButterfly
Nominations now open for
2013 Cannock Chase Business Awards
Aidan is urging local people and businesses to get involved in thisyear's prestigious Cannock Chase Business Awards. The Awards ran for the first time in 2012 and were a great successwith over 90 nominations and excellent feedback from businesses andlocal people.
Aidan has again organised this year's event in partnership with TheBest of Cannock's Steve Mallows, with an aim to recognise andreward the important work and success of local businesses, big and
small, across Cannock Chase. The Awards are open to any company located within the CannockChase area including Cannock, Hednesford, Rugeley, Norton Canesand everywhere between. There are 11 categories this year which areopen to businesses of all types and sizes including an Award torecognise local charities. Categories include Excellence Displayed bya New Business Award, Excellence in Manufacturing Award andExcellent Tradesperson Award.
All businesses are invited to enter for one, or more Awards andmembers of the public can also nominate businesses that they think
deserve to be part of the process. These nominated businesses willthen be invited to submit an online application at the Business Awardswebsite (www.cannockchasebusinessawards.co.uk ) which cancompleted in just 11 minutes. Winners will once again be decided by apanel comprising of respected community members. Commenting Aidan said: "I am thrilled to announce the launch of thisyear's Cannock Chase Business Awards which are my attempt tohighlight the unsung businesses in Cannock Chase which are the lifeblood of our economy. "We had fantastic response last year from businesses and local
people and I am determined to make this year's awards even better. I
would therefore urge all local people and businesses to get involved by nominating a local firm or charity they feel deserves recognition." Steve Mallows from Best of Cannock added: "The Awards were great last year with entries from great local businesses. This year we hopeeven more businesses will enter and support the project. All businesses that submit an entry will receive a certificate and invitationto the winners reception where they can network with fellow local businesses. For all those businesses wondering if they have a chancein the Awards, I can assure them of only one thing; if they do not takethe 11 minutes to enter then they certainly will not win! Log on( www.cannockchasebusinessawards.co.uk ) and complete anapplication today!"
Aidan in the media:
Aidan discusses Cannock Hospital
on BBC Radio WM
Click on the image above to listen to Aidan’s interviewon BBC Radio WM.
Burley calls for end to confused hospital
responses
Aidan has called on Cannock Chase District Council to stopcommenting on potential proposals for Cannock Hospital as it risks
jeopardising the rescue bids that are currently being put together. His comments come after Council Leader George Adamson gave his
full backing on 15 June for a proposal from The Royal WolverhamptonHospitals NHS Trust only for him today to welcome a separate bidfrom the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, saying: “ I have already givenWolverhampton our full support. It keeps Cannock open and in theNHS and will provide services to local people. And the shuttle servicewill mean easy transport in between the two hospitals – it’s the best option available.”
Yet last week Cannock Chase Council leader George Adamsonsaid he welcomed both bids: “ We support both, what we want isfor Cannock Chase Hospital t o stay open and as part of the NHS.”
Mr Burley said: "George Adamson and the council is clearly in a stateof total confusion and seems to be giving its full backing to every proposal in turn, and some pr oposals that don't even exist. "In the interests of local peopl e and Cannock Hospital I must ask themnot to provide a running commentary on each proposal until we seewhat the TSA report contains. Until we know the full details no onecan say which option is best for the people of Cannock Chase.” He added: "I have known about these various opportunities for sometime but reali sed that discretion is vital if we are to have a successful outcome for Cannock Hospital. I hope the council will now make it clear that they will support the best proposal for local residents, not
the first thing they hear on the grapevine."
Aidan urges holidaymakersnot to travel uninsured
Aidan has today warned constituents about the dangers of travellinguninsured. In support of a campaign by ABTA – The Travel
Association and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Aidanis urging holidaymakers in Cannock Chase to "pack your policy"
ahead of the great summer getaway.
According to new research by ABTA – the Travel Association, manyUK holidaymakers are unaware of the costs of medical treatmentabroad and may be putting themselves at risk of sky high medical billsif something goes wrong. Over 1 in 10 (11%) of people in CannockChase now travel abroad without insurance, despite the need for medical assistance being relatively common. According to ABTAresearch 14% of people from Cannock Chase have visited a doctor or hospital while abroad. Most at risk are younger travellers as almost half (48%) will have a
holiday abroad without taking out travel insurance. Recently releasedFCO research has found that 4 out of 5 (82%) young people admit totaking part in more adventurous behaviour on holiday – yet fewer thanhalf (45%) check that their insurance covers risky pursuits. Commenting Aidan said: "It is very important to make sure that whenyou do travel overseas, you are covered if something goes wrong.Many countries do not have national schemes to cover the cost of healthcare and treatment abroad can therefore be very costly. It is just not worth taking the risk. That is why I am very happy to support thiscampaign. I urge all of my constituents to make sure you "pack your
policy" this summer."
ABTA has launched a new advice section on travel insurance for consumers. Visit www.abta.com/travelinsurance for full details.
Moving Britain from rescue to recovery The Chancellor has todaydelivered the Spending Round for 2015/16. When this Governmentcame into power it had to addressone of the biggest economic crises
since the Second World War.While it is never straightforward,Britain is moving out of intensivecare – from rescue to recovery.This Spending Round sets out how the country will secure thatrecovery. It shows how the Government will continue to cut the deficit. Itprioritises investment in infrastructure to equip Britain to compete inthe global race, and it ensures fairness for people who work hard andwant to get on by further reforming welfare and capping welfarespending. Commenting Aidan Burley MP said: "Britain is moving from rescue torecovery, and today's Spending Round sets out the latest action tosecure that recovery. "Conservatives will continue to cut the deficit and prioritise spending on things like roads and rail to deliver a stronger economy and toequip Britain to win in the global race. "By protecting spending on schools and health, capping welfare and cutting waste in Whitehall it delivers for the hardworking people of Cannock Chase."
Photo news:
Gorsemoor Primary School visit
Aidan with pupils from Gorsemoor Primary School duringhis recent visit.
Aidan welcomes news bedspaces forarmed forces in Staffordshire
Aidan has welcomed plans from
the Ministry of Defence to providesome 360 new service familyaccommodation properties and 651single living accommodationbedspaces in Staffordshire by thesummer of 2015. The figures were obtained by
Aidan through a recent writtenParliamentary Question. In the2012 Budget, the Chancellor announced £100 million of
additional investment in Serviceaccommodation, which will deliver more than one thousand new andrefurbished single living and service family units after 2013. Commenting Aidan said: “As a nation we have a moral obligation tomembers of the Armed Forces and their families for the service they have rendered us. Part of this obligation is to provide suitableaccommodation to Service personnel and their families. “I am pleased that despite the tough economic conditions theGovernment is fulfilling this obligation and providing new bedspaceshere in Staffordshire to ensure our Service Personal are properly supported.”
Aidan in the papers:
Cannock Chase cyclists riding high as£1.5m bridge opens Express & Star
Wednesday 26th June 2013
A new £1.5 million pound
bridge has been opened on Cannock Chase to
prevent cyclists fromhaving to cross railway lines. The structure was built following a series of near misses by bikers andpedestrians using the Moors Gorse public bridleway crossing,according to Network Rail. Opening the new bridge has also allowed the firm to permanentlyclose the old level crossing, which previously forced cyclists andpedestrians to negotiate two sets of gates to cross the busy Cannock
railway line where trains travel through at up to 50mph. The crossing was being used by up to 3,000 cyclists each weekend. Paul Sumner, project sponsor for Network Rail, said: “In 2010, webecame aware of a change of use at Moors Gorse as new mountainbike trails opened up in the forest with up to 3,000 cyclists using thecrossing on certain weekends. “This increase in also meant a big rise in the level of risk associated with the crossing, so we’re delighted to open this new bridge and close the crossing for good.
“The surest way to remove risk at a level crossing is to close it and Moors Gorse is one of more than 700 we have successfully closed across Britain in the last three years.” Network Rail says the scheme was further supported by an increasein misuse of the crossing and a number of near misses. Since the summer of 2010 there were 10 officially reported ‘near miss’incidents at Moors Gorse involving 37 people, says the firm, rangingfrom a near miss reported with two joggers to a single incidentreported in October 2011 with approximately 20 cyclists. The bridge was officially opened by Cannock Chase MP Aidan Burley.
5 ways to contact Aidan Burley MP:
By Phone: 01543 502 447
By email: [email protected]
By post: Aidan Burley MP6 High Green Court,Newhall StreetCannock, WS11 1GR
In person: Click here for details of how tobook an appointment at AidanBurley MP’s regular help andadvice surgeries.
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