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Anna Soubry has welcomed the response from Trent Barton to her letter on behalf of a number constituents. Anna said: "I am pleased to confirm that we have helped to ensure that the Number 18 bus will continue to serve Beeston Rylands. I am happy to announce that Jeff Counsell, Managing Director of Trent Barton, … Continue reading Trent Barton No. 18 Bus Success!

Anna Soubry has contacted Severn Trent Water after emergency sewage works on Regent Street in Beeston brought traffic to a standstill. Severn Trent have now agreed to halt the road works until they can find a better way to maintian the sewers and reduce the disruption to local people and businesses. Speaking of the decision, … Continue reading Road works on Regent Street

After local businesses reported that bins along Chilwell Road had been left overflowing with rubbish for quite some time, Anna Soubry got in touch with Broxtowe Borough Council, NET and TWA to ask them to sort out the problem. The bins, which are still the responsibility of TWA whilst the roadworks continue, have now been … Continue reading Overflowing Bins!

Anna Soubry and Natalie Harvey welcomed Nicky Morgan, the Secretary of State for Education. Natalie, who is a Conservative Borough Council candidate for Toton and Chilwell Meadows, said "I was honoured that Anna had arranged a personal meeting for myself and Nicky, as I run an anti-bullying charity. Meeting somebody as instrumental as Nicky to … Continue reading Anna and Natalie Harvey welcome Nicky Morgan

I very much enjoyed a visit to Stapleford today, along with Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence. Michael and I visited a number of Stapleford businesses, including the wonderful Shabbylicious and All Things Pretty.Stapleford, like all of Broxtowe's towns, boasts some wonderful independent businesses! Michael was particularly impressed by the large variety of locally … Continue reading Michael Fallon comes to Stapleford

I was in Kimberley and Cossall on Monday, and despite the rain and cold, we were enjoying ourselves- especially in the Nelson & Railway Inn afterwards!

Transport Minister John Hayes came to Broxtowe to support Conservative candidate, Anna Soubry, and local Councillors who have been campaigning against a planned open cast coal mine between Trowell and Cossall. Nuthall Councillor Philip Owen and Councillor Lydia Ball from Awsworth and Anna are working to persuade the Highways Agency to allow access to and … Continue reading Anna Soubry welcomes Transport Minister John Hayes

Priti backs Broxtowe businesses My thanks to everyone who attended Thursday evening's dinner with Treasury Minister, Priti Patel. A number of local small businesses came along for some great food at Haveli restaurant, and most importantly, for some excellent debate. HMRC, business rates (inevitably the tram works) and much more were on the menu, as … Continue reading Haveli Business Dinner

Matt Hancock MP, the Business Minister visited SMS in Beeston to announce a £3 million funding deal to improve the sterilisation of medical devices. The money will go to a consortium, which includes SMS, and will lead to more jobs at the electronics firm. SMS goes from strength to strength; they recently announced plans to … Continue reading Business Minister praises Beeston’s SMS

Pupils at Alderman Pounder Infant School in Chilwell had a surprise visitor when the Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon MP popped in to see the work of 'the pod'. Alderman Pounder used Ministry of Defence funding to convert a bungalow on the school's premises into a special place for service children. With Chilwell Barracks down the … Continue reading Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon and Anna Soubry MP visit Alderman Pounder’s “pod”

Broxtowe MP, Anna Soubry, welcomed Women's Minister, Nicky Morgan, to Midlands Women's Aid. Nicky spent time with Cathy Saunders, who leads the local women's refuge, which runs a seven family unit in Broxtowe. Speaking of the visit, Nicky said, "I would like to thank Anna for arranging the visit to Midlands Woman's Aid. It was … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP welcomed Minister for Women to Midlands Women’s Aid

Anna Soubry MP has accused Broxtowe Borough Council of wasting council tax payers money after its cabinet voted to spend £20,000 on a feasibility study into extending the tram line to Kimberley. Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry said; “Broxtowe Borough Council is not the transport authority so any report is of little value. The construction of Nottingham’s … Continue reading Anna Soubry condemns Broxtowe Borough Council’s decision on Kimberley Tram

Anna Soubry has condemned Broxtowe Borough Council Leader, Milan Radulovic, for "backtracking" on a promise that Toton's Green Belt wouldn't be developed if the proposed HS2 station isn't built. Radulovic told the Nottingham Post on 27th October that: “If HS2 doesn’t come, we will be opposing the 500 homes. If it doesn’t go ahead, nothing will … Continue reading Council Backtracks on Toton promise

Conservative Mia Kee has won the Toton & Chilwell Meadows by-election. Mia, who is a well known local campaigner against housing development in Toton’s Green Belt, took almost 55% of votes cast on Thursday achieving a swing from Labour of 4.6%.   Anna Soubry, Member of Parliament for Broxtowe, said; “Mia has been instrumental in … Continue reading Conservative Mia Kee wins Toton by election with 4.6% swing from Labour

On Tuesday evening Broxtowe Councillors debated the Council’s plans to build on Toton’s Green Belt. Conservative Councillors successfully argued that the Council should not be working towards its previous plans for a “strategic location for growth” following the recent announcement that the HS2 hub may not be built at Toton. Following a lengthy debate the … Continue reading Hope for Toton’s Green Belt?

Anna Soubry, MP for Broxtowe, has criticised Nottinghamshire County Council’s plan to deal with ongoing parking problems in Attenborough as “too little, too late” Anna has been working with residents, the Police, the County & Borough Councils, East Midlands Trains and Network Rail to deal with dangerous and antisocial parking in Attenborough and has expressed … Continue reading Too little, too late - on Attenborough parking menace

Anna Soubry, MP for Broxtowe has expressed her disappointment that Toton is no longer the preferred site for an East Midland High Speed Rail Hub. Speaking after HS2 announced they are considering other sites for the station Anna said; “I am clearly disappointed as I believe Toton would be an excellent location for the station, … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP expresses disappointment over HS2 station plans

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne paid a visit to Beeston on Friday following an invitation from Anna Soubry, MP for Broxtowe. Anna took Mr Osborne to see Chilwell Road businesses, the Local not Global Deli, and Relish Cafe where they discussed the challenges facing their businesses not least during the current tram works. Having … Continue reading Chancellor George Osborne criticises “Council incompetence” over tram works

Anna Soubry MP has welcomed new figures showing 740 new apprenticeships were started by people in Broxtowe last year. In total 3,130 new apprenticeships have been started in Broxtowe since 2010. Across England more than 1.9 million apprenticeships have been started since 2010 – with the number of apprenticeships having more than doubled in this … Continue reading Anna welcomes latest rise in apprenticeships

Mr McLoughlin was invited to see the works for himself by Anna Soubry MP, Anna said; “I took Patrick, who had arrived at Beeston Station, to meet Allison Dobbs who chairs the Lower and Fletcher Road Residents Association. Alison didn't hold back in telling Patrick what life had been like for almost two years. Poor communication and … Continue reading Transport Secretary calls on Nottingham City Council to consider compensating residents hit by tram works

Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry has condemned Broxtowe Borough Council for ignoring advice and sacrificing the Green Belt land at Field Farm, Stapleford to housing development. Anna said: "Planning Minister, Brandon Lewis has today made it clear that because Broxtowe voted in favour of its Core Strategy last month, he is powerless to stop their plans … Continue reading Broxtowe’s Decision on Field Farm Development Stands

It is with great sadness that I have learnt today that Borough Councillor, and my good friend, Marilyn Hegyi has died after a short illness. Marilyn was diagnosed with cancer some months ago but only the other week she sent me a very positive text saying that her health had greatly improved. Sadly, it was … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP pays tribute to Cllr Marilyn Hegyi

Tram works in Beeston will cause extensive and even more congestion and jams until September 1st. In a statement issued today NET has announced the following. 24 hour lane closures on University Boulevard/Queen’s Road Junction due to tramworks: Monday 25th August to Friday 29th August -- You will only be able to turn left from Queen’s Road towards Woodside … Continue reading Beeston set for even more traffic chaos with 24 hour road closures

600 homes and businesses in Beeston, Chilwell, Bramcote and Attenborough are without their land line or internet after BT cabling suffered serious damage. Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry has been woeking with BT and helping elderly and frail constituents who rely exclusively on their land line. "like many constituents my constituency office has been affected. I … Continue reading 600 hundred homes and businesses without phones and internet until Sunday

Anna Soubry MP has recently contacted Nottingham City Council regarding the Chilwell Shop Link bus, after a number of constituents complained that they were unaware of changes to the route. "Following the closure of High Road from Central College, I received numerous complaints from residents who were confused as to where the bus now stopped" … Continue reading Chilwell Shop Link route change

Anna Soubry MP had a meeting at the Beeston Muslim Centre to discuss the situation in Gaza and other matters. “It was good to return to the Centre and I was grateful that we had a positive and frank exchange of views” said Anna “there was some anger and much concern about the plight of … Continue reading Anna Soubry discusses Gaza at Beeston Muslim Centre

Broxtowe MP, Anna Soubry, helped hand out awards at Mornington Primary's WOW assembly this morning. Anna was visiting the popular Nuthall School, which celebrates its school fair tomorrow (Saturday July 5th). Anna said "we have some outstanding schools in Broxtowe and Mornington is one of them. It was a great pleasure to meet the pupils and … Continue reading Anna Soubry visits Mornington Primary School

Anna Soubry has called for an urgent meeting with Nottingham City Council and the tram constructors following today’s shock announcement that the tram will not open until sometime in 2015. Anna said, “Throughout this whole sorry story residents, businesses and I have had a string of broken promises on completion dates. We still have no … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP on Tramworks Delay

David Cameron visited Kimberley today to announce that Nottinghamshire is to receive £2.7 million to repair potholes throughout the county. The PM met a group of residents from throughout Broxtowe at Rumbletums in Kimberley to talk about the problem of potholes, HS2 and how we are fighting to save our Green Belt.

May 2014 Anna Soubry has met the new head of East Midlands Ambulance Service, Sue Moyes and pledged to help the campiagn for more defibs and lice saving skills to be taught in Broxtowe's schools. "Many of our schools already have defibs but there's more to be done" said Anna "teaching all our youngsters basic … Continue reading Kimberley leads on Defibs!

A fair deal for shops and businesses at last! Anna Soubry's campaign for compensation for all small shops and busineses affected by the tram works has been successful. Notts County Council is now reconsidering a number of applications for compensation they previously refused. "It took a petition of 3,000 plus shoppers, bringing the cameras to … Continue reading Victory in Tram compo campaign!

Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry has written to Broxtowe Borough Council in response to their 'Core Strategy' consultation. The Core Strategy proposes thousands of houses on Broxtowe's Green Belt land, including a minimum of 500 houses on Green Belt land in the vicinity of the proposed HS2 hub station at Toton. Anna Soubry said, "The Council's … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP responds to Green Belt consultation

Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry has welcomed revised plans from developers looking to build homes and new sports and social facilities in Beeston Rylands. “The original plans from the developers featured a two storey licensed social club on Trent Vale Sports Ground. I met residents who opposed the idea though we were all for better sporting … Continue reading Success for Rylanders: Developers change Trent Vale plans

Two thousand people in just two days have signed Anna Soubry’s petition calling for compensation for businesses and shops hit by the tram works. There was a great turn out in Beeston for today’s “Action Day” with people queuing to sign the petition. Anna’s campaign has so far persuaded Notts County Council to extend the … Continue reading Action Day success

Notts Wildlife Trust, conservation groups including Friends of Toton Fields, set up stall in Beeston Square today. MP, Anna Soubry showed her support by hooking a duck!

Broxtowe MP, Anna Soubry, has launched a petition to save local businesses and will hold an Action Day to collect signatures in Beeston this Saturday. Anna’s petition calls on the County and City Councils to compensate businesses in Beeston, Chilwell, Toton & Attenborough who are suffering financial loss as a result of tram works. Anna … Continue reading Anna Soubry Launches Beeston Tram Compensation Petition

Tributes are pouring in following the unexpected death of Ian "Jock" Campbell who was also known as singer Frankie Martin. Jock had served on Kimberley Town Council and died earlier this week at just 53 years of age. Jock was well known and terrifically popular as a singer in and around Kimberley. A couple of … Continue reading Tribute to Kimberley’s “Frankie Martin”

Skills Minister Matthew Hancock MP joined Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry for a visit to Bridgeway Consulting in Beeston. The 500 plus employer is a major training provider for the railway industry. Matthew met apprentices and of Bridgeway's great work in the railway industry including training hundreds of workers. There is a serious shortage of skilled railway … Continue reading Minister visits great Broxtowe Business

Anna Soubry MP has written to Cllr Kevin Greaves, Chair of Transport and Highways at Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands Trains and Network Rail to request an urgent meeting to resolve the substantial parking problems in the roads surrounding Attenborough Railway Station. At Anna's recent advice surgery in Attenborough, a number of residents attended to raise … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP requests meeting to solve Attenborough Station Car Parking problem

Anna Soubry went back to school when she joined Greasley Beauvale's assembly and then met the School's Parliament. "I last visited in November when the pupils were devising a scheme to encourage everyone to eat more fruit. They have come up with a great idea "Fruity Friday". You can only buy fruit in the tuck … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP visits Greasley Beauvale Primary’s Fruity Friday!

Broxtowe's MP, Anna Soubry has represented residents’ views to developers planning 270 houses and facilities in Beeston Rylands. "I held a "drop in" surgery in the Rylands, which a number of residents attended. I've also received emails from people concerned about the extent of the plans. I've written to the developers who have promised to … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP represents Rylanders’ views on Trent Vale planning proposals

Anna Soubry MP has today written to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles MP, with a petition of over 1,200 signatures in opposition to an open cast mine at Shortwood Farm in the constituency. Trowell Parish Council organised the petition at short notice following Nottinghamshire County Council’s decision in December … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP takes Open Cast petition to Secretary of State

Anna Soubry MP has secured a delay in the planned works at the A52 Bramcote Island. The works, which were scheduled to take place from Monday 6th February, included overnight lane restrictions in order to make environmental enhancements to the roundabout. Speaking of the postponement Anna said, “I received a large number of complaints from … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP secures A52 roadwork postponement

Anna Soubry MP will be speaking at a public meeting this Sunday to discuss Toton’s future. South Broxtowe 20/20, a new group to support positive development at Toton Sidings, is holding a public meeting at The Greenwood Community Centre, Toton, 2:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday 26th January. Speaking ahead of the meeting the group said, “We will … Continue reading Anna to speak at Public Meeting for Toton’s future

The Council is set to announce plans to close Kingsbridge Way Short Break Centre at its Budget Allocation on February 27th. When asked about the centre, Anna said, "I am opposed to these plans which will not only close an extremely well used and highly valued service, but will also leave a significant gap in … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP fights to save Kingsbridge Way

Patrick then saw where the East Midlands hub is planned at Toton Sidings. "Well over a dozen constituents met and talked to Patrick. HS2's top people were also on hand to answer questions and solve some residents problems." said Anna "It was a highly constructive set of meetings. A number of Strelley Village residents made their … Continue reading Transport Secretary meets HS2 residents

Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry, has given her full support to independent shop keepers in Stapleford. "Everyone concerned with Stapleford town centre needs to work together to support shops, traders throughout the town." said Anna after hearing criticism that some businesses are feeling left out and ignored. Stapleford champion Richard MacRae had invited Anna to the … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP supports Stapleford’s independent shops

Anna Soubry visited the Hovis Bakery in Watnall on Friday. Over 470 people work, 7 days a week 24 hours a day at the bakery producing a huge array of breads and "breakfast goods" for Hovis and own brand supermarkets. Hovis is under threat of being bought into by an American private equity firm according … Continue reading Anna Soubry visits Hovis in Watnall

Anna Soubry has submitted her response to the sites identified by Broxtowe Borough Councils as suitable for housing development even though the majority are on Green Belt land. You can read Anna’s submission on the ‘Save our Green Belt’ page of the website. Today the Chief Planning Inspector wrote to Anna to state that allegations … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP further challenges Broxtowe Council’s Green Belt plans

Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry met Eric Pickles this afternoon and requested he “call in” Notts County Council’s decision to allow open cast coal mining near Trowell. Speaking after the meeting, Anna said: “It was a very positive meeting – Eric had already read my letter sent before Christmas. I made further representations as to why … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP meeting with Eric Pickles to request he “calls in” Open Cast Application

Anna Soubry MP has today welcomed the launch of a new website which is campaigning to protect Toton’s Green Belt from housing Development. The website, which can be found at www.savetoton.co.uk, has been launched by members of Toton Environmental Protection Society, and will feature updates on the campaign to prevent the loss of Toton’s valuable Green … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP welcomes Toton Green Belt campaign website launch

Nine year old Sophia Lindson from St John’s C of E Primary School in Stapleford has won Anna Soubry’s first Christmas Card competition. Sophia’s winning entry is the front of 3,000 traditional cards sent to the Prime Minister, constituents, councillors and businesses throughout Broxtowe alongside 4,500 recipients of Anna’s regular email newsletter- all at no … Continue reading Nine year old Sophia wins Anna’s first Christmas Card Competition

Anna Soubry, Member of Parliament for Broxtowe, has spoken Of her disappointment following Nottinghamshire County Council’s Planning and Licensing Committee’s decision yesterday to grant planning permission to UK Coal for an open case mine at Shortwood in the Broxtowe constituency. Anna said, “I am profoundly disappointed that Nottinghamshire County Council has voted in favour of … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP to refer Open Cast application to Secretary of State

Anna Soubry MP will be holding a public meeting at 2:30pm at the Greenwood Community Centre, Toton, on Saturday 7th December to discuss the threat to Toton’s Green Belt land. Local councillors will also attend the meeting which is the latest step in Anna’s campaign to protect Broxtowe’s Green Belt from thousands of houses proposed … Continue reading Anna Soubry MP to hold public meeting for Toton’s Green Belt