Parliament debate for regeneration in Harwich (From Harwich and Manningtree Standard)
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Parliament debate for regeneration in Harwich
3:30pm Wednesday 6th March 2013 in Harwich and Manningtree News By Helen Barnett
Parliament debate for regeneration in Harwich
A TOWN leader will fight for jobs and training in Parliament.
Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex, will insist Harwich is regenerated in a Parliamentary debate on Monday, March 11.
In advance of the debate, Bernard said: "Harwich is so often overlooked by the Government despite the best efforts of Tendring and Essex County Councils. Today there are schemes being designed which could help to unlock the economic potential of the area. The question is always: how do we tap the potential of Harwich?
“The wind turbine revolution is creating many new jobs, but too many jobs go to outsiders, because locals don’t have relevant skills and experience.”
Anyone who has particular points about Harwich and jobs can email Bernard Jenkin on bernard@bernardjenkin.com, with a copy also sent to his constituency assistant, fairweathert@parliament.uk.
Comments(4)
jeffbridges
says...
8:43pm Wed 6 Mar 13
Seems my thoughts and words have become somewhat blurred in respect of the story above.
I have missread the story somewhat,
for that I have made a grave mistake in my comments,
therefore, this comment below is now void.
"But how does the MP for Harwich stand in respect of the Big Society for his voting public at Harwich,
as a simular story marking the MP out as someone who does not want Labour represented outside Harwich in a certain ward, with the Big Society talks going on within TDC`s remit.”
Sorry for this misunderstanding.
bloke down the pub
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9:14pm Wed 6 Mar 13
bloke down the pub
says...
9:14pm Wed 6 Mar 13
jeffbridges says...
8:34pm Wed 6 Mar 13
Harwich has its MP standing up and being counted on the slow progress for the Harwich regions regenerational projects so far.
But how does the MP for Harwich stand in respect of the Big Society for his voting public at Harwich,
as a simular story marking the MP out as someone who does not want Labour represented outside Harwich in a certain ward, with the Big Society talks going on within TDC`s remit.