Over fifty people attended my public meeting “Membership Matters – Hospital Foundation Trusts”
Foundation Trusts are a new way of enabling Hospital Trusts to create an active public membership. Speakers outlined the role of individual members who join the Trust and how they would be consulted on service provision.
I am urging everyone to become a member of the Foundation Trust as part of my campaign to Save the Princess Royal Hospital.
You can join online at www.nhs-membership.co.uk/sath
Paul campaigning with Telford Tigers
Paul is backing Telford Tigers to become a Supporters Trust. This means that the club will be owned by its supporters in the same way as AFC Telford is. Supporters Direct, which was set up by the Labour government to help football clubs, will be helping Telford Tigers become the first ice hockey club to become a Supporters Trust. This means that they wil be able to start competing again in the 2010 season if enough people sign up to join the club.
Paul campaigning for more allotments
I am campaigning for more local allotment sites to meet the demand from local residents for new allotments. Telford and Wrekin Council have a long waiting list for council run allotment sites. Under current legislation any group of six or more residents who are registered on the electoral roll can make a formal application to their local authority to provide more allotment sites. The House of Common’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee recently published a report calling for the Government to require local authorities to publish, within three years, a plan setting out how it proposes to meet the demand for new allotments. Please contact me if you would like to join my campaign for more allotments.
Tags: Allotments, Wrekin
There is widespread concern about proposals for opencast coal mining off Huntingdon Lane. UK Coal have appealed in respect of the Borough of Telford & Wrekin’s failure to issue a decision on their application, so there will now be a Public Enquiry. Speaking to residents on the doorstep in Arleston I have picked up much uncertainty and opposition to the plans, which will affect an area of outstanding natural beauty. I will continue to lobby the Local Authority to ensure that residents are properly consulted and informed.
During these tough economic times, support for local businesses is essential. We can make a difference as consumers by using local shops and making other purchases within the Wrekin constituency. Business owners having to adapt to changing circumstances can get a wide range of business support services. More details can be found on Support for Business a local website set up by Advantage West Midlands. This is the Regional Development Agency set up as part of Labour’s policy for economic development on a regional basis.
Tags: advantage west midlands, Business, business support, consumers, local shops, tough economic times
The consultation process is underway to review hospital services in The Wrekin. I urge all local residents to participate in the consultation process. There are a series of local roadshows that you can attend or you can go online to make your views heard. Click here to have your say and ensure the future of the Princess Royal as our local hospital.
Tags: Health, Princess Royal Hospital
Welcome to the website of Paul Kalinauckas, the Labour Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for the Wrekin Constituency. I look forward to discussing key issues with you during the course of my campaign to win the Wrekin back for Labour
