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Liz challenges Government’s ‘Big Society’

03/03/2011

On Monday I took part in a House of Commons debate about the Government’s ‘Big Society’. The Government claims the ‘Big Society’ is about giving power to local people, and supporting voluntary and community organisations. But in reality the ‘Big Society’ is about rolling back the state, using markets alone […]

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Save the Education Maintenance Allowance

11/02/2011

The Petition of residents of Leicester and the surrounding area, Declares that the Petitioners oppose the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance; notes that a substantial number of young people are in receipt of the education maintenance allowance in Leicester; and further notes that education can provide a better future […]

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National Apprenticeship Week

07/02/2011

This week is National Apprenticeship Week and I’m supporting the campaign by Leicester College and the Leicester Mercury’s to create 100 apprentices in 100 days. Apprentices get highly valued qualifications and on the job training which can make a real difference in getting a job. Apprenticeships aren’t just for young […]

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Liz backs Leicester Apprenticeship campaign

06/02/2011

Liz is backing the Leicester Mercury’s campaign for 100 apprentices in 100 days

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West End Residents Survey – Proposed Supermarket on Braunstone Gate

15/12/2010

A planning application has been submitted to the City Council to build a new supermarket on the former MFI sites follows: ‘Food/Retail store (Class A1) following demolition of existing buildings, with associated car park and service yard; alterations to vehicle access from New Park Street; associated highway works on New […]

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Privatisation of Land Registry

15/12/2010

I recently met with representatives from the PCS and FDA unions at the Land Registry office on Westbridge Place to discuss the Government’s review of the Land Registry and its potential privatisation. I have written to Lord McNally (the Government minister responsible for the review) to outline my concerns and […]

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West end business issues

15/12/2010

I recently held a meeting with around 50 local businesses, council officers and Councillor Sarah Russell to discuss the impact of the Narborough Road pilot parking scheme and the likely development of a new supermarket on the MFI site on Braunstone Gate. I will continue to work closely with our […]

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Liz speaks in debate on Academies Bill

15/12/2010

The Academies Bill raises many issues, but I want to focus my comments on three key questions: will the Bill help pupils and schools with the greatest needs, will it improve outcomes in education, and does it represent the best use of taxpayers’ money? To read Liz’s full speech click […]

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Folville Junior School Success at Schools Sports Partnership Awards

14/12/2010

November saw Leicester Schools Sport Partnership hold its annual awards to celebrate the exceptional hard work and excellent performances of Leicester’s young people over the past academic year. Leicester West has produced another victorious team, with Folville Junior School winning the Primary Team of the Year as well as Luqman Said […]

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De Montfort University Celebrates 50 years of Youth and Community

14/12/2010

Saturday the 27th November saw De Montfort University’s Youth and Community Division celebrate its 50th birthday, and I attended their anniversary conference to deliver the opening remarks. Leicester has long been considered the birthplace of youth work in this country, and I am very proud that De Montfort is home […]

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Helping grassroots football

14/12/2010

Last month I helped launch Leicester’s Football Investment Programme which is investing £11.6 million to improve facilities for grassroots football across the city. I joined Steve Walsh, Muzzy Izzet, the Lord Mayor, Cllr Rob Wann and others at New College which has already used money from the programme to transform […]

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Leicester’s school building programme faces huge cuts

27/10/2010

Liz accuses Education Secretary Michael Gove of misleading pupils, parents and teachers as Leicester’s school building programme faces 40% cuts.