The views of women and girls across Hampshire are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse. Friday, 22 January, 2021 The Government is updating the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and has launched a nationwide Call for Evidence in order to ensure that those who have lived experiences of abuse and violence, and the views of members of the public are at the heart of plans to stop these harmful crimes. The Call to Evidence runs until February 19. The government has already taken a number of important... Westminster News
Local MP Maria Miller has welcomed the completion of Buckskin flood alleviation scheme. 21st January 2021 Photograph: Maria Miller MP and Cllr Stephen Reid at the flooded area in Buckskin in February 2014. Cllr Reid chaired the implementation the new scheme In the... Local News
MP calls for change in the law to stop illegal tree felling 21st January 2021 Local MP Maria Miller has called on the Government to change the law as part of its’ Environment Bill to make it possible for local authorities to take into... Westminster News
MP welcomes Government support to give every child in Basingstoke access to a high-quality remote education 20th January 2021 Basingstoke’s MP, Maria Miller has welcomed the measures the Government has put in place to ensure every student receives a high-quality remote education while... Local News
Local MP welcomes extra funding for childcare, voluntary and charitable organisations to support vulnerable Hampshire children during the February half term school holiday. 19th January 2021 Local MP welcomes extra funding worth more than £320,000 being made available for childcare, voluntary and charitable organisations to provide activities and... Local News
Temporary Mortuary to open in Winklebury 19th January 2021 Hampshire County Council has announced that as a result of continued and sustained pressure on hospitals and funeral directors services it is essential that the... Local News
Local MP welcomes support for children and young people in Hampshire & Isle of Wight 18th January 2021 Havant & East Hants charity, Mind launched free crisis line for children and young people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Telephone and email support... Local News
Local MP expresses concern about House of Commons debate causing unnecessary anxiety amongst the most vulnerable residents 18th January 2021 Local MP Maria Miller said, “It is sad that, at a time when we should be working together to support our community through this pandemic and support the roll... Westminster News
MP Maria Miller meets with experts to call for change in law on image-based sexual image abuse 15th January 2021 MP Maria Miller has held an expert led Parliamentary briefing, and renewed her call for a change in the law, as part of the Government’s Online Harms Bill... Westminster News
MP welcomes Borough Council’s support for local businesses 14th January 2021 Local MP for Basingstoke has welcomed vital financial support delivered by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to businesses that were affected by COVID-19... Local News
