Roberta’s Blog
Over the coming weeks in Parliament I intend to do all that I can to expose the hugely negative impact the excessive cuts being carried out by the Coalition Government will have in Durham.
In my new position as Shadow Minister for Planning and Procurement I intend to take the Government to task on key planning issues, particularly the draft National Policy Planning Framework.
Also I will be highlighting the short termism of cuts to Higher Education and the way in which cuts to public services make life more difficult for vulnerable people. Places like Durham which are important administrative centres for public services are also likley to suffer disproportionately from public sector cuts.
I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead and keep an eye on my blog for regular updates.
Welcome
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
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Community News
Here you can find news and updates on local community issues.
- West Rainton Primary School has a fantastic new ICT unit opened by the MP on 14 April.
- Thanks to the MP's efforts, a new GP surgery is coming soon to Kelloe.
- An outstanding new headquarters has opened in Meadowfield Industrial Estate. Let's hope this provides new jobs.
- Superfast broadband is on its way to Coxhoe, Meadowfield and Brancepeth.
- Work on the water and sewerage network is on its way for Coxhoe and flood alleviation work in continuing in Belmont.
- Fantastic local groups has raised funds for leukaemia research.
Campaigns
This is a sample of current campaigns the MP is involved with:
- Fighting the closure of four leisure centres
- Pressing the Government to boost jobs in Durham
- Working with residents in Bearpark to find the best way of progressing great new play facilities
- In Broompark, Roberta is supporting residents in their fight to get a new speed limit through the village
- Through the Balanced & Sustainable Communities Forum, Roberta is campaigning for better planning for Durham City
- With the support of local residents, opposing further forest sell-offs
Click for a full list of Roberta's campaigns
Surgery Dates
Next Surgery:
Saturday 4th February
10.30 am to 11.30 am: Meadowfield WM Club, Frederick Street South, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8NA
If you would like to raise any issues with your MP, you can attend one of her regular surgeries. No appointment necessary.
If you are not able to wait until then, you can write to or email her and she will take the issue MP.
Click here for other surgery dates
Video
Click here to view Roberta’s latest videos including some of her speeches in the House of Commons
More and more videos will be going on line. Check back to hear some of Roberta's speeches & interviews with Ministers where she will ask questions on your behalf.
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