Stephen McPartland MP: Hear me on Hart LD's Love Apprenticeships Campaign
.@SMcPartlandMP on our #loveapprenticeships campaign ❤️ https://t.co/Pxxg1Ah0xl pic.twitter.com/e6nuA9uqHR
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Rt Hon Stephen McPartland MP
Working hard for you
in Stevenage, Knebworth, Codicote, Datchworth and Aston
.@SMcPartlandMP on our #loveapprenticeships campaign ❤️ https://t.co/Pxxg1Ah0xl pic.twitter.com/e6nuA9uqHR
— Hart L&D (@hart_ld) July 21, 2016
.@SMcPartlandMP gave a #loveapprenticeships certificate to @Avnet in #Stevenage for recruiting the 250th #apprentice pic.twitter.com/F3L2HWKEv7
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Stevenage Sea Cadets celebrated PO Lynn Jones' 21 years of dedication and commitment to the Cadet corps, following her last day as Officer in Charge recently.
The Cadets attended, immaculately presented in their 1s uniform and took great pride in their appearance for this special occasion. The evening was also attended by Stephen McPartland MP, TS Andromeda Association, past and present members of the Committee, past Cadets, parents and Former Lt. Commander Margaret Coats.
Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage said , "The evening was a celebration, allowing us to say our farewells to Lynn. She has been at the heart of this amazing organisation and a huge influence on the many children who have been through Stevenage Sea Cadets. They do a fantastic job in our community, getting involved in fundraising and taking a leading role in annual community events. I look forward to continuing to work with them."
PO Jones was presented with flowers and boating vouchers from the Committee, Unit staff and Cadets then gave a farewell speech to all.
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Staff and pupils at the John Henry Newman School took time out to give Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland a tour of their Design Technology department.
Stephen McPartland MP said, "I really enjoyed my visit and was struck by the high quality of the pupils' work. It is clear that many of them will have very bright futures in industry. High quality Design Technology qualifications our integral to an outstanding curriculum that gives pupils the opportunity to develop skills in demand by employers."
As part of the visit Stephen chatted with students about their practical work and how innovation and design is used to create innovative and quality made products. With most industries using computers for design and manufacture it is important Design Technology is a modern 21st century subject that provides students with the necessary skills needed to succeed as employees.
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Bowes Lyon Skatepark has been, and remains, very popular within the local community. Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, submitted an application to Historic England to have the Skatepark listed, in response to concern from local people about its future. Stevenage Borough Council published development plans in July 2015 which clearly shows Bowes Lyon Skatepark demolished and replaced by a car park.
Stephen McPartland MP said, "Although, the development plans are nonsense, and a billion pound joke on local people that will never get off the ground, they did worry local people, as we are all aware of Stevenage Borough Council's addiction to car parking charges.
"I stepped in and applied to Historic England to list the Skatepark, as it is considered a historical asset to Stevenage and holds precious memories for many of my constituents. We were so close and Historic England prepared a report for the Secretary of State, but Stevenage Borough Council vehemently opposed it being protected as a listed building. They sent a 3 page letter detailing their objections and proving beyond doubt that there had been a range of alterations to the site over the years.
"It is shocking they did not want to protect our local skatepark and its future is now certainly in doubt. Historic England had to reluctantly agree that despite its local popularity, the skatepark has been altered too much to be considered an original example that we could protect.
"Sadly, this is yet another example of Stevenage Borough Council actively working against local people and letting the town down again. Bowes Lyon is one of the few remaining concrete Skateparks, in its original form, from the 1970’s which has not been demolished or abandoned, and this is because of the devotion it has received from avid skateboarders over the past 30 years. Thanks to Stevenage Borough Council, that future is now uncertain."
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Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, said, "I am delighted we have a new Prime Minister and Theresa May, certainly has the experience to be an excellent choice. The decision by Andrea Leadsom to put the economic stability of the country first and withdraw from the race is testament to the unity of the Conservative Party and our desire to focus on rebuilding the economy.
"I chatted with Theresa last week and outlined the areas I felt we needed to do better and she took those points on board. I look forward to seeing how this materialises into concrete action with fairness being at the heart of every policy and will continue to stand up and fight for everyone in Stevenage."
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The Member of Parliament for Stevenage, Stephen McPartland sponsored the British Lung Foundation’s lung health awareness exhibition at the Houses of Parliament. He launched the 'Listen To Your Lungs' campaign to raise awareness that feeling out of breath doing everyday tasks could be a sign of lung disease.
Stephen McPartland MP is Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Respiratory Health and said, “Completing the BLF’s online ‘breath test’ at www.blf.org.uk/breathtest is a really easy way of checking your lung health. I would encourage everyone to try it.
“Most people underestimate the proportion of deaths in the UK caused by lung disease - it kills someone every 5 minutes. If you are even slightly worried a loved one has been feeling increasingly short of breath – please make sure they take the test. It can help provide peace of mind.”
Steven Wibberley, Chief Operating Officer for British Lung Foundation, said, “We are extremely grateful to Stephen for his generosity and support, encouraging politicians and their constituents to ‘Listen to their lungs’ if they feel breathless. Together we can ensure that those people who are suffering with an undiagnosed lung condition seek help and get the support they need. With treatment, people can live longer, healthier lives.”
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This year's fete in aid of St Mary's Shephall held on Shephall Green was very well attended by local residents who raised an amazing £3,600 for the church's fund.
Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, who opened the fete, commented, "I was proud to open Shephall Fete in aid of St Mary's Church and to see strength of our community. And I loved chatting and listening to people as I went around all the stalls."
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Great to be at the @CommunityOval Community Centre summer fair. All rides are free so come and join the fun pic.twitter.com/mg3NVavUoo
— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartlandMP) July 9, 2016