Michael Hosts Parliamentary Debate on Northampton Music Education Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Regular readers of my updates may remember that I recently met Peter Smalley, the CEO of the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) to discuss how changes to funding grants for the Teacher’s Pension Scheme will affect NMPAT and music hubs up and down the country. Following on from this meeting, I was able to secure around 45 minutes of debate time in the chamber of the House of... Westminster News
Michael Nominates a ‘Community Champion’ to meet the Prime Minister 21st April 2023 A reception took place at Number 10 Downing Street recently to celebrate the work of ‘community champions’ in local communities across the country. I was... Westminster News
Michael’s Meeting with Northampton Council Leader 21st April 2023 Recently I had one of my regular meetings with the Leader of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), Councillor Jonathan Nunn, at the Council’s Angel Square... Local News
Michael Visits Diversiti UK Northampton-Based Charity 21st April 2023 I was pleased to recently visit a Northampton-based charity, Diversiti UK, which assists in expanding opportunities to those in our local community who are in... Local News
Michael Takes Questions at Stimpson Avenue Academy 21st April 2023 I enjoyed my recent visit to Stimpson Avenue Academy, where I was greeted by the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher of the school after which we discussed how... Local News
Michael Ellis MP- Coming to a Doorstep Near You 21st April 2023 Throughout my 13 years as Member of Parliament for Northampton North, and indeed for years before that too, I have held regular canvassing sessions in... Local News
Michael Plants Tree at Bradlaugh Fields in Support of Community Payback 10th March 2023 I was recently invited by those who manage the Community Payback Scheme for the East Midlands to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Scheme by planting a tree... Local News
Michael Secures Improved Road Safety at Northampton Academy 10th March 2023 I have been campaigning for improved road signage on Wellingborough Road outside Northampton Academy secondary school, which has been an issue of concern for... Local News
Michael Speaks about Mental Health at Education Questions in Parliament 10th March 2023 I recently spoke in the House of Commons chamber to ask a question of the Minister of State for Higher Education, Robert Halfon MP, about Government safeguards... Westminster News
Michael Visits Shoosmith Gallery in Delapré Abbey 10th March 2023 On Friday 24th February, I had the pleasure of visiting the Shoosmith Gallery at Delapré Abbey and meeting members of the Board of Trustees of the gallery... Local News