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
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller meets with National Citizens Service and encourages pupils to sign up this summer 29th April 2021 Maria Miller MP met with Dudley Mason virtually to discuss the National Citizens Service ( NCS) Programme running this summer in Basingstoke. Th programme... Local News
Local MP calls for Northern Ireland Executive to fulfil human rights obligations to commission abortion services 26th April 2021 MP Maria Miller has called for the Northern Ireland Executive to commission abortion services, so that women and girls in Northern Ireland are afforded the same... Speeches in Parliament
Local MP leads debate calling for Government to introduce stronger protections tackling violence against women in politics 20th April 2021 Today MPs spoke in a backbench debate to raise their concerns of a growing ‘digital threat to democracy’ which is preventing women from a career in politics... Westminster News
Basingstoke’s MP welcomed “Clubs In Crisis’ Sports Grants” 19th April 2021 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation have teamed up with Made By Sport to offer local sports clubs and organisations the opportunity to apply for a... Local News
Local MP welcomes Open University disabled veterans' scholarship fund 16th April 2021 Applications have just opened for the 2021 Open University (OU) Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship Fund. This generous fund will provide scholarships for up to 50... Local News
Local MP welcomes greater protections in revised Domestic Abuse Bill 15th April 2021 Today the Domestic Abuse Bill was reintroduced to the House of Commons as MPs considered the amendments that had been made to the Bill by the House of Lords... Speeches in Parliament
MP welcomes local GP network working together to support Basingstoke residents 15th April 2021 Local MP Maria Miller said, “Merging the Bermuda and Marlow GP Practice with Brambly’s Grange has been challenging and resulted in a closure of the Bermuda and... Local News
Basingstoke's MP pays tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 12th April 2021 Maria paid tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the House of Commons. Maria said, "I am very grateful for the opportunity to... Westminster News
Basingstoke’s MP welcomes pay rise for 283,000 workers across South East 12th April 2021 The National Living Wage has risen by 2.2 per cent to £8.91 this year and has been expanded to cover 23 and 24-year-olds for the first time. 245,000 workers... Local News