Louise Bagshawe MP - Member of Parliament for Corby and East Northamptonshire

Louise stands up for local press

Admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:31:54 +0100

Louise Mensch MP led a debate in Parliament on Wednesday in support of local newspapers and the important role they play in local democracy. Following the announcement last week that Johnston Press will be changing some of its newspapers from daily to weekly editions, including the Corby Evening Telegraph, Louise called on the Government to provide more support for the industry. read more »

Louise Mensch MP supports new employment campaign to get more adults with autism into employment

Admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:50:01 +0000

Louise is supporting The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) nationwide campaign aimed at getting more adults with autism into employment. read more »

Louise Mensch attends opening of Advanced Supply Chain’s new factory in Corby

Admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

On Thursday 22nd March Louise cut the ribbon at Advanced Supply Chain’s new factory in Corby, the logistics company is establishing it’s Midlands head office in Corby creating 150 jobs by the end of the year and 250 more over a three year period. read more »

Louise pleased over monitoring assurances for King’s Cliffe site

Admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:15:26 +0000

Having met with Planning Minister Bob Neill MP last month, Louise has received a letter from the Minister detailing the additional environmental monitoring measures that are in place at the Augean site. read more »

Louise writes to Secretary of State following disappointing wind farm decision

Admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:43:12 +0000

Louise was extremely concerned to learn that the appeal concerning the Barnwell Manor wind farm application had been upheld. Permission was granted for 4 turbines. read more »

Louise voices disappointment over approval of wind farm

Admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Louise Mensch MP was angered to learn that the appeal for the Barnwell Manor wind farm has been upheld. The wind farm will dominate the view in the Lyveden New Bield/Sudborough/Brigstock area. read more »

Corby student spends day in Parliament for International Women’s Day

Admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:12:17 +0000

Georgia Harper, an A-level student of Lodge Park Technology College Corby visited Parliament as part of International Women’s Day. read more »

Louise Mensch shocked at Corby rent hikes

Admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Louise Mensch MP was shocked to learn that Corby Borough Council is raising rents by an average of 8.01% for the town’s social housing tenants. read more »

Louise takes Northants Councillors to meet Immigration Minister

Admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Earlier today, Louise met with councillors at the Home Office to meet Damien Green MP, Minister for Immigration. The meeting was attended by Councillor Rupert Riechhold (Oundle), Councillor Andrew Grant, and Maureen Phillips, Director of Northamptonshire County Council Children’s Services. They were joined by staff from the UK Borders Agency.

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Louise Mensch MP calls for transparency over Corby Cube overspend

Admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:05:30 +0000

Today, Louise Mensch MP has issued a Freedom of Information request to Corby Borough Council, calling on them to release details of its spending on the Corby Cube and other projects. read more »