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Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, commented on this year's exam results and the achievements of local students.

Stephen said, "I would like to congratulate the students, staff and parents who have made these GCSE results possible.

"The students should be proud of their achievements and enjoy the rest of the summer."

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I am proud of #OurNHS and the huge investments I have secured locally, so we have some of the most modern health facilities in the UK. I have more exciting plans for even better Patient experiences. https://t.co/EGYUdzlmrH

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) August 20, 2019

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Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland lent a hand to the Bragbury End Community Garden Group who were clearing up the wooded areas near Bleinheim Way.

Stephen McPartland MP said, “Big thank you to Cllr Doug Bainbridge and his fellow Longmeadow Councillors, Adam Mitchell and Alex Farquharson, for organising this community clear up. The Woodland Walk area really has been opened up and none of this could have happened without the large numbers of volunteers from different groups coming together. A real example of community spirit in action, here in Stevenage.”

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My vision for Britain 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/aMVgkrfAYZ

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 16, 2019

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Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, commented on this year's exam results and the achievements of local students.

Stephen McPartland MP said, "I would like to congratulate the students who have achieved so much personally in these A-level exams. The staff and parents have supported them every step of the way.

"The students should be proud of their achievements, enjoy a few more weeks of summer and look forward to an exciting future full of opportunity."

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Carers make an invaluable difference to the loved ones they support, but they also need support themselves in carrying out their vital role. The new Carers Innovation Fund from Government is being launched to provide additional help.

Stephen McPartland MP said, "Carers are vital to the wellbeing of those that they are caring for, but it is equally important the carers' own health is given the same support and attention. I am very pleased the Government has set up the pioneering Carers Innovation Fund to help develop community-based schemes and innovative technology to provide more support to carers."

The Carers Innovation Fund is open to organisations from the voluntary and community sector, small and medium enterprises, to bid for up to £500,000 with initial applications to be made by 13th September. Information about the application process is available online: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carers-innovation-fund-how-to-apply

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10,000 more prison places and more powers for the Police to fight crime https://t.co/GFgqVX5OUj

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) August 12, 2019

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There is still time for local charities and community groups to apply for funding from a pot of over £3 million that has been raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, but applications close on 14th August.

Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage said, “There are countless organisations doing fantastic work locally. This is the perfect opportunity for them to take advantage of the funding available and expand the reach of an existing service, get a new project off the ground, or allow it to help extend an already successful initiative. I strongly encourage as many groups as possible to apply, and to make sure they beat this month's deadline.”

The funding can be accessed through three different trusts: Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Community Trust and People's Postcode Trust, each focussed on different themes so groups should apply to the trust that best fits their proposed project.

Applications are open until 14th August. A wide range of community organisations, from registered charities, to voluntary groups and social enterprises, are eligible to apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000. For more information and to apply please visit: www.postcodetrust.org.uk

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