Mark gets on his eco-bike for Freedom
Mark will be visiting Preston based company, Freedom Bikes Ltd to have a go on their eco-friendly motorbikes and scooters on Friday 22nd January. The company specialises in low capacity motorcycle, scooters, electric powered mopeds and electric assisted bicycles and is based in the City’s Fishergate Shopping Centre.
Frenchwood Six field questions to Mark
Mark is to pay a visit to Frenchwood Community Primary School on Friday afternoon (22nd January) to talk to a class of Year 6 pupils about politics and his role as a Member of Parliament. The pupils will have the opportunity to quiz Mark about his views on government policy and ask key questions about careers in politics, as well as talking about the Frenchwood and Avenham areas.
Hurrah for Hendrick after Minister Ben Bradshaw rejects bus bid
Mark is celebrating today (Thursday 28th January 2010) as the Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Rt Hon Ben Bradshaw MP, has decided not to list Preston Bus Station as a building with sufficient architectural or historic interest. The decision will mean that the ambitious Tithebarn Redevelopment Scheme can now go ahead, subject to the planning decision of Preston City Council being upheld in the public enquiry. A new state-of-the-art bus station will be sited in a more convenient location within the city, when Tithebarn is given the go head.
What can Mark help you with?
As your MP for Preston I am here to help with any matters relating to Parliament and Central Government including: CSA, DWP/Benefits, legislation, immigration, Inland Revenue, taxation, the economy, national insurance, defence and national security, energy, equal opportunities and state pensions.
City Councillors and County Councillors can help you on matters concerning council tax, environmental health, highways, housing, libraries, parks, street lighting, social work and planning.
My surgeries are held roughly every two weeks in various venues around the constituency. My surgeries start at 11am and finish at 1pm and are on a first come first serve basis. If you need any assistance finding the venues please contact my office.
Saturday 24th October 2009, 11am-1pm at Grange Community Centre, 2-4 Hazel Grove, Ribbleton
Saturday 7th November 2009, 11am-1pm at Farrington Park Community Centre, 18-24 Thirlmere Road, Preston
Saturday 21st November 2009, 11am-1pm at St Augustine’s New Avenham Centre, St Austin’s Place, Avenham, Preston.
Saturday 5th December 2009, 11am-1pm at Larches & Savick Community Link, 26 Starrgate Drive, Larches, Preston
Saturday 9th January 2010, 11am-1pm at Gujarat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane, Preston
Saturday 30th January 2010, 11am-1pm at University of Central Lancashire, Students Union, Fylde Road Entrance
Saturday 20th February 2010, 11am-1pm at South Ribble Pensioners Association, The Railway Buildings, 242 Station Road, Bamber Bridge