In the Constituency
My ‘weekend’ in Nottingham began last night with a Q&A event at Nottingham Trent University, where I was delighted to share my early experiences as a Member of Parliament with some aspiring politicians of the future. I can only hope that I’ll get to come across some of these enthusiastic local students in Westminster in years to come, and give myself the credit for their successes!
This morning has been jam-packed, beginning with a wonderful breakfast event hosted by the East Midlands Chamber. This was an informal opportunity for me to meet with representatives of a wide range of local businesses, all of which provide jobs and aid our local economy. The Chamber’s member businesses vary significantly, as you’d expect, so I was very appreciative to be able to hear thecurrent priorities and issues which concern them all currently, and will do what I can to support the positive impact they can have on our community.
This was followed by a tour of the newly renamed Park Vale Academy (formerly Top Valley Academy) in Top Valley, where myself and Councillor Sam Webster were shown around by Andy Burns, the Executive Principal of the Redhill Academy Trust, which the school joined this Summer, and Steve Bowhay, the school’s new Headmaster. This is a very exciting time for the school and I was delighted to see that the pupils are enjoying their new state of the art building and positive changes are being made. It’s early days yet but I hope to be able to return shortly and see the effect these changes have had on the kids as they progress through school life.
This afternoon I’ve also met with Jane Todd, Chair of the One Nottingham Board, and am looking forward to discussing an ongoing development project in the constituency with a local development firm this evening, before spending the weekend campaigning and popping back down to the London for the Co-operative Party’s Annual Conference. I’ll let you know what I get up to there next week.
What’s On
I want these emails to be as interesting as possible. That means there’ll be some politics – it’s important that I am held accountable. But I also want to offer information about what’s on locally. So, if you have an event you’d like me to advertise, let me know.
Bestwood Park Church’s Bestop Kitchen
Social Eating Event, Donations Welcome
Bestwood Park Church, Beckhampton Road, NG5 5NG
Every Tuesday, 12-3pm
Poems in the Pub
Poetry Open Mic Night
The William Peverel, Bulwell
Thursday 2nd November, 7pm
Notts Gets 2 Work Summer/Autumn Programme
Programme of free Dr Bike events (bike servicing) and bike maintenance sessions
Various Nottingham Locations
For further info visit http://www.nottmgets2work.org.uk/programme2017
Free Community Cinema
Free screenings of films, everyone welcome!
St John’s Church, Key’s Close, Bulwell
2nd Friday every month, 7pm
Messy Church
Drinks, crafts, activities, bible stories and a meal for all ages and interests
Bulwell United Reform Church, Broomhill Road/Brooklyn Road, Bulwell
Saturdays – October 21st, November 4th, December 2nd, 10:30am
Christmas Coffee Morning
Many stalls, gifts, toys, toiletries, bric-a-brac. Preserves, refreshments, cakes
Bulwell United Reform Church, Broomhill Road/Brooklyn Road, Bulwell
Saturday November 25th, 10:30am
If you would like your events advertised here, or further information on those advertised, please email me at alex.norris.mp@parliament.uk.
That’s all for now! Details of how to get in touch or to have a look at the things I’m doing are below…
All the best,
Alex
How to contact me
If you would like to contact me, please email alex.norris.mp@parliament.uk or give my Nottingham North constituency office a ring on 0115 975 2377.
If you are a constituent from Nottingham North e-mailing me regarding a casework issue you are my priority, so please ensure your message includes:
- your full name
- your full postal address, including postcode
- a contact telephone number and
- any helpful details relevant to your case such as date of birth, reference numbers etc.
Strict parliamentary protocol means I can only deal with issues on behalf of my own constituents. If you aren’t sure whether you live in Nottingham North, you can check who your local MP is by entering your postcode online here: findyourmp.parliament.uk.
You may also wish to write to me with your concerns. If so please send your correspondence to Alex Norris MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A OAA. All constituents who take the time and trouble to write a personal letter will receive a reply as a matter of priority.
Other useful links
LABOUR PARTY
- If you’d like to learn more about the Labour party their website is here.
- To join the Labour Party click here.
LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL INFORMATION
- Benefits Information: Here’s an excellent site that allows you to find out exactly what benefits you are eligible to claim: EntitledTo
- Housing: please contact your City Council
- Problems with benefits or the Child Support Agency? The Citizens Advice Bureau and the Nottingham Welfare Rights Service can give advice. Remember to have your National Insurance number handy if you make an inquiry.
- Local schools / education matters: please contact your City Council.
- Employment rights: see Citizens Advice Bureau or the Trades Union Congress for info.
- Social services, environmental health, noise nuisance, parking, and Council Tax should all be addressed to the City Council.
- Another useful website on public services is Direct.gov.
NATIONAL LINKS
- For the main Parliamentary website click here and to explore the Parliamentary education site click here.