Energy Campaigners welcome Paul's support for Climate Change Bill
A broad coalition of organisations have today welcomed local MP Paul Holmes's support in Parliament for a Bill to reduce carbon emissions from offices.
16 Oct 2006
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GOVERNMENT MUST RETHINK ABOLITION OF POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT
Year 10 Gifted and Talented students from Parkside School in Chesterfield enjoyed a day in London on Monday 10th July, where they were shown around the Houses of Parliament by their constituency MP Paul Holmes. The students were shown both the Houses of Commons and Lords, before participating in a question and answer session with Paul.
13 Oct 2006
CHILDREN DENIED ACCESS TO QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION
Commenting on the ruling from the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice, in the case brought by the Community and AMICUS unions against the Government, that British law controlling pensions does not fully comply with EU law, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said:
13 Oct 2006
PAUL HOLMES MP BACKS ACCESS CAMPAIGN
Paul Holmes has added his name to a campaign seeking improved access to shops for disabled people in Chesterfield. Attending the Shop Access Action Day, organised by local disability campaign group ASPIRE, Mr Holmes called for shops to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and make adjustments to increase accessibility.
11 Oct 2006
Shadow Environment Secretary impressed by energy-saving Chesterfield
Chesterfield's position as one of the leading energy-conscious towns in the country has been underlined with a visit from a leading national politician. Chris Huhne MP, the Lib Dem Shadow Environment Secretary, toured some of the projects that have catapulted Chesterfield to the forefront of Britain's use of renewable energy.
4 Oct 2006
Green-fingered school wins 'Chesterfield In Bloom' title
Green-fingered gardeners harvested the fruits of their labours at a glittering Chesterfield in Bloom presentation evening in the Winding Wheel. Thousands of pounds worth of prizes were handed out to the winners of the 14 categories in the contest, which attracted over 100 entries.
1 Oct 2006