News from November 2007

Wednesday, 28 Nov 2007

Public Meeting on the Government’s Consultation on the Proposed 3rd Runway & 6th Terminal

As you may be aware the Government has published its consultation paper on the proposals for 3rd runway and 6th terminal. The consultation will run for 14 weeks from 22 November 2007 - 27th February 2008.

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Local MP John McDonnell backs national campaign for warm homes

Local MP John McDonnell is backing a national campaign that aims to highlight the plight of households who are concerned about being able to heat their homes to adequate levels this winter.

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Monday, 26 Nov 2007

Flight from reality

With his determined speech on climate change earlier this week, Gordon Brown appeared to begin the process of confounding critics who have been demanding that he articulate his vision for our country. Hopes were raised among many environmental campaign groups that this could be a pivotal moment in securing a sense of urgency in government and in framing basic environmental priorities which could then be translated into concrete, long-term, environmental policies.

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Thursday, 22 Nov 2007

Labour MP John McDonnell accuses Government of betrayal over Heathrow Expansion Plans

Local MP John McDonnell, whose constituency includes Heathrow airport, has accused the Government of betrayal over its announcement today that it will back a third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow.

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The Barnhill Estate officially becomes an Area of Special Local Character

Local MP John McDonnell today hailed the news that the Barnhill Estate has been classed as an Area of Special Local Character.

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Local Post Office branch reopens

Local MP John McDonnell today highlighted the reopening of the Park Parade Post Office branch at 4 Park Parade, Barra Hall Circus, Botwell Lane, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 2NU. 

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Thursday, 15 Nov 2007

Local MP John McDonnell’s Adjournment Debate about HM Submarine Affray

Local MP John McDonnell yesterday (Wednesday 14th November) discussed HM submarine Affray in an adjournment debate with Mr Bob Ainsworth MP, Minister for the Armed Forces.

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Local MP John McDonnell encourages local people to take advantage of the Child Trust Fund

Local MP John McDonnell today reminded local people that their children may be eligible for a Child Trust Fund.

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Tuesday, 13 Nov 2007

Local MP John McDonnell tackles tinnitus with help from RNID

Local MP John McDonnell has pledged to help his constituents to tackle tinnitus - the medical term for noises inside the ears or head.

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Thursday, 08 Nov 2007

Local MP John McDonnell backs bid for Astro-turf pitch for Botwell Green

Local MP John McDonnell has backed a bid to the Football Foundation for a grant to create an Astro-turf pitch on the Botwell Green site at East Avenue in Hayes Town centre.

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Highlighting TfL’s half price bus concession for people on Income Support

Local MP John McDonnell offered his support for a new scheme from the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone. Launched in August, the scheme allows up to 250,000 of the least well-off Londoners to benefit from half price bus and tram travel.

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Wednesday, 07 Nov 2007

Local MP John McDonnell supports Road Safety Week campaign to save children’s lives on the road

Local MP John McDonnell is joining Road Safety Week calls by Brake, the road safety charity, for urgent action to stop child death and injury on foot and bike on roads in London and the South East.

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