Borough Council is failing to protect green space Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Taylor Wimpey's plans to 'sell off' an important area of green space in The Cornfields has been stalled thanks to the immediate and swift action of County Councillor Stephen Reid, but this episode raises pressing concerns that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council may not be effectively protecting the green space residents value so highly. Maria said, "Open areas of green space in our residential... Local News
Budget commits to protecting jobs and livelihoods 3rd March 2021 Budget delivers on commitment to provide security and stability to the British people through the pandemic – providing over £407 billion of support for families... Westminster News
My article on anonymous abuse online 1st March 2021 The forthcoming Online Safety Bill must directly deal with the problem of anonymous social media accounts, which generates the majority of abuse and... Articles
Basingstoke's BAME community encourages vaccination 1st March 2021 Leaders from Basingstoke's BAME community urge residents to get Coronavirus Vaccine and make our community safer. Toju Ogbe from Basingstoke Afro-Caribbean... Local News
Local MP hosts Basingstoke International Women's Day event - Speaking Out for Your Community 1st March 2021 Maria Miller MP is hosting a virtual Basingstoke International Women’s day event on 8th March at 7pm. The Parliamentary event is aimed at encouraging more women... Local News
Basingstoke’s MP welcomes walk-in vaccination hub trial 26th February 2021 For a trial period of seven days, walk-in appointments will be offered 7 days a week, between 12.30pm and 3.30pm, at Basingstoke Fire Station. The walk-in... Local News
Maria Miller calls for online abuse to be rooted out through Online Harms legislation 26th February 2021 I want 2021 to be the year that we finally grasp the nettle of online abuse, to create a safer, more respectful online environment, that will lead to a kinder... Westminster News
Basingstoke’s MP welcomes launch of the New Homes Quality Board. 23rd February 2021 Basingstoke’s MP has welcomed the launch of the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) this week to help drive up standards for new-build homes and strengthen... Local News
£880,000 funding boost to tackle serious violence in Hampshire 23rd February 2021 A special unit designed to help tackle serious violence and prevent young people in Hampshire being drawn into it will receive £880,000. The funding will be... Local News
Basingstoke’s MP highlights employment grants worth £700,000 22nd February 2021 Local MP for Basingstoke has highlighted second round of funding worth £700,000 available from 1st February 2021 through the ‘Solent Supporting Employment’... Local News