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Cotswolds MP urges decisive action on Swindon to Kemble railway line

Tue, 09/02/2010 - 23:53

News that the estimated cost of the re-doubling of the Swindon-Kemble line has come in £7.4m over the available budget has prompted an immediate call to action from Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown.

Cotswolds MP Praises Carol Fowler for her work in Protecting Pedigree Dogs

Sat, 23/01/2010 - 06:33

Following the recent release of the report of the Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding, by Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS of Cambridge University, on Thursday 14 January 2010, Cotswold MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has today spoken of the hard work and commitment of his constituent Carol Fowler in raising the profile of the issue of hereditary health problems in pedigree dogs.

Cotswolds MP - Haiti needs a swift response from the international community

Fri, 15/01/2010 - 22:31

"In my capacity as Shadow Minister for International Development I have visited many slums around the world, but it is the images I saw in the Cité Soleil in Port-au-Prince that lingers in my mind as the worst I have seen for its scale and the level of deprivation.

Cotswolds MP highlights the failings of “The Twelve Years of Labour”

Fri, 18/12/2009 - 11:44

Taking inspiration from the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas, Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown yesterday took the opportunity to speak in the end of year debate in Parliament and to highlight how “The Twelve Years of Labour” has affected the Cotswolds.

Cotswold District Council plans half million pound boost for flood alleviation

Wed, 16/12/2009 - 22:10

In response to strong public demand for further support to communities during flooding and other emergencies, the Cotswold District Council Cabinet is considering an allocation of a further £500,000 for flood alleviation in its draft Medium Term Financial Plan for 2010/11.

Cotswolds MPs Presents Award to Winner of his Christmas Card Design

Fri, 11/12/2009 - 17:45

Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has today visited Blue Coat Primary School in Wotton-under-Edge to present a gift voucher during the school’s assembly to Ralph Hull, aged 7, for designing the MP’s Christmas Card.

Prime Minister Responds to Cotswolds MP over National Star College

Wed, 02/12/2009 - 21:29

Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has today received a letter from the Prime Minister with regards to the funding of the National Star College, nearly 5 months after the MP raised the issue in Prime Ministers Question Time – and nearly three months after Mr Clifton-Brown wrote to the Prime Minister detailing the importance of the College to disabled students across the country and asking him

Cotswolds MP Congratulates Cllr Chris Roberts on her MBE

Thu, 19/11/2009 - 21:46

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has expressed his delight at the award of the MBE to Fairford Councillor Chris Roberts, which she collected at Windsor Castle last week.

Speaking today, Mr Clifton-Brown said “I have known Cllr. Roberts for a many years in her current role as a District Councillor and as a Town Councillor, Deputy Mayor and Mayor of Fairford.”

Kemble Station receives Secure Station Scheme Re-accreditation

Thu, 19/11/2009 - 21:41

Cotswolds MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has today written to Ms Sabine Taylor to congratulate her for her work in ensuring that Kemble Station has been re-accredited under the Secure Stations Scheme.

This is a national accreditation scheme recognising measures to improve station security and provide reassurance to passengers and staff.

All aboard in support of Swindon to Kemble Re-doubling

Fri, 13/11/2009 - 11:52

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has given a warm reception to today’s decision by the South West Region Transport and Infrastructure board to divert money originally set aside for a new bypass in Westbury to the re-doubling of the Swindon to Kemble line.