Commentary

MP runs excellent casework service

Roberta has been commended for running such a strong support service for her constituents. Since being elected in 2005 she has helped almost 10,000 people with individual issues and has taken up almost 30,000 cases.

Balanced Communities

I am delighted with the action the Government has taken today to change Use Classes Orders relating to HMOs, to license and register private landlords and to give local authorities powers to stop the spread of private renting where it causes problems. This is an amazingly successful outcome for the group I chair in parliament and the local Durham Forum. For more info click here

Market Place Statue

"I am very disappointed, but not surprised, that the Government Office for the West Midlands didn't call in the Market Place application.  .

"Even though the planning application has been passed I will continue to work with Durham County Council to make the Market Place scheme more acceptable by taking into account local people's comments and concerns.  "I am also very keen to see if we can get a café in the Market Place which is something a lot of people, especially younger people, would like to see.'I have met the Chair of English Heritage as I don't believe enough has been done to preserve and protect our heritage'.

Flooding
As a number of you will know I have been pressing local agencies for some time to come up with a new flood prevention plan for Durham. A new Flood and Water Management Bill is going through parliament that seeks to provide better, more comprehensive management of flood risk.

Welcome

Roberta Blackman-Woods MP

Welcome to my website. On here you can find information about my work for you.  If you do want to raise something with me please use the contact facilities on this website.

Latest News

Update

08/02/2010

Conservation policies needed urgently, says MP

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Flash

08/02/2010

Success as Elvet Waterside plans dropped

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Roberta challenging Clegg and Huhne at Durham Station

04/02/2010

Roberta challenges Clegg on Lib Dems' planned job cuts in Durham

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Campaign Successes

Campaigns updates

By clicking here you can find out about the successful campaigns Roberta has led for the residents of Durham. This includes:

  • Changes to Market Place proposals
  • More family housing in the City Centre
  • The return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to Durham
  • Free school meals for primary children
  • A new dentist surgery for Brandon
  • Improved GP facilities in Kelloe, Coxhoe, Quarrington Hill and Sherburn

 

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Surgery Dates

Next Surgery

Friday 26th February

5.00 pm - 6.00 pm: The Miners' Hall, Redhills, Durham DH1 4BD

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Video

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More and more videos will be going on line.  Check back to hear some of Roberta's speeches and interviews with Ministers where she will ask questions on your behalf.