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Saturday, Dec 13

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Royal Mail delivery issues across Rother Valley

In response to continuing Royal Mail problems, Alexander has written to the Minister for Postal Services to demand action. Alexander has been clear that the recent chaos is NOT the fault of our hardworking postal workers. They are doing…

Saturday, Dec 6

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Small Business Saturday

Today is Small Business Saturday, so Alexander was out supporting local Rother Valley shops and businesses this weekend! Pictured is Alexander grabbing a bottle of Hendos from GreenBean Bistro in Todwick!

Tuesday, Jul 1

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Yorkshire Water bill rip-off UPDATE

Alexander has discovered that some residents have received £50 compensation because Yorkshire Water failed to notify them properly before adding this charge. But they only received this compensation after going through a complaints process…

Monday, Jun 30

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Hellaby & Wickersley housing planning applications - Local Conservatives ask for National Highways to intervene

Alexander Stafford is supporting calls by Cllr Simon Ball, Maltby and Hellaby Conservatives, for National Highways to look into the cumulative impact of the housing developments planned in the area on Junction 1 of the M18.New and planned…

Thursday, Jun 26

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“Going After Disabled People Isn’t ‘Tough’—It’s Cowardly”

Alexander Stafford appeared on GB News this morning to call out the Government’s cruel and cowardly attack on disabled people.He made clear that while everyone agrees real benefit fraud must be tackled — and more support is needed to help…

Wednesday, Jun 18

20

Say no to Thurcroft Energy Park

???? Alexander Stafford MP has submitted his formal objection to the proposed Thurcroft Energy Park – a vast industrial solar and battery development planned for farmland near Wickersley and Thurcroft.The developer is asking the council to…

Tuesday, Jun 17

23

Grooming gang deportations

Alexander was on GB News to demand firm action on grooming gangs — and to say what many still won’t:If illegal immigrants are/have been involved, they must be deported. No delays. No excuses.We’ve had years of inaction and cover-ups —…

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Alexander Stafford Challenges Mayor Coppard Over Rotherham Grooming Scandal Accountability

Alexander Stafford, former MP for Rother Valley, has written to Mayor Oliver Coppard urging greater transparency and accountability over the handling of the Rotherham grooming gang scandal. In response to Mayor Coppard’s recent statement…

Wednesday, Jun 11

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Alexander launches fight against yet another solar plant planned for Rother Valley - Thurcroft Energy Park

???? Wickersley, Thurcroft & Morthen – Your Countryside Is Under Threat ????Yet another giant new “Energy Park” is planned across our farmland – with:???? Huge solar arrays???? Battery storage⚡ Power cabling???? And a token “green…

Tuesday, May 20

22

Alexander leads fight in Hellaby

Alexander Stafford MP has formally submitted an objection to the proposed 260-home development on land off Cumwell Lane and Bateman Lane in Hellaby (Planning Ref: RB2025/0599).Mr. Stafford described the scheme as premature, unsustainable,…

Sunday, May 4

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Alexander demands a national inquiry into rape gangs

Alexander Stafford has launched a petition to demand that there is a national statutory inquiry into historical child sexual exploitation, focused on grooming gangs.Alexander has taken this action because he strongly believes that the…

Alexander warns about Hellaby housing estate plans

Last year, Alexander warned of proposals for a major new housing estate in Hellaby with no adequate plan for roads or services—claims which Labour called false. But now, the truth is clear.The Hellaby Community Group has confirmed that…

Alexander Leads Fight Against Industrial Solar Expansion in Thurcroft, Morthen And Wickersley

Thurcroft Interchange Energy Park is the latest in a series of industrial-scale energy projects threatening Rother Valley’s greenbelt. Proposed by renewable developer Exagen, the project would include a 49.9MW solar farm and 50MW battery…

Friday, May 2

UPDATE: Water Bill Rip-Off – Ofwat Shrugs, Labour Silent

Last month, Alexander Stafford MP and Rotherham Conservative councillors led the fight against an outrageous £46.65 backcharge dumped on thousands of Rother Valley households due to a “billing error” by Yorkshire Water.Ofwat has now…

Wednesday, Apr 30

New Army Cadet Detachment Opens in Maltby – A Historic Milestone for South Yorkshire

A new chapter in youth development and community engagement has begun in Maltby with the official opening of a brand-new Army Cadet Detachment – the first of its kind to launch in South Yorkshire in over 20 years. Operated under the South…

Saturday, Apr 26

16

Direct train to London plan derailed by Labour Government

Another Broken Promise for Rother Valley: Government Objects to Direct Train Link to LondonAlexander Stafford has launched a campaign demanding the Government reverses its objection to plans for a direct train service linking Sheffield and…

Thursday, Apr 24

15

Alexander supports Todwick Early Years

For over 20 years, this small, community-run nursery has provided high-quality childcare from a building next to Todwick Primary School. It’s a much-loved part of village life—but now, its future is uncertain.Government funding has been…

Saturday, Mar 29

14

Whitestone solar project update

Alexander said: "Many of us have received through the post today the latest update regarding the ginormous Whitestone solar 'farm' project that is going to affect every part of Rother Valley."Let me be clear, I oppose this plan and I have…

Friday, Mar 28

Water bill rip off

Following letters to Yorkshire Water about their mistake on last year’s water bill, that they are demanding we all pay for - Alexander joined forces with the some of the Local Conservative councillors to write to both the Chair of Ofwat …

Thursday, Mar 6

19

Chesterfield Canal - Alexander supports Masterplan to restore the canal through Rother Valley

Restoring Chesterfield Canal through the southern parts of Rother Valley would bring huge opportunity for recreation, leisure, tourism and business.When you look at other canal restorations in the UK, it really has the potential to…

Monday, Feb 10

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Remember Labour’s promises over Todwick swimming pool?

Remember the campaign to save Todwick swimming pool?Alexander and the Local Conservatives do. But those in power seem to have conveniently forgotten about it.Unfortunately it doesn’t surprise anyone that those people in Labour who worked…

Saturday, Feb 8

14

Dinnington high street regeneration update

Dinnington high street regeneration - Alexander has written to Angela Rayner about funding deadline and scrutiny of RMBC’s delivery of the project.Alexander has become increasingly concerned about the lack of progress with the Dinnington…

Thursday, Feb 6

22

Whitestone Solar Farm - Alexander supports Rother Valley residents objecting to the mammoth solar farm

Whitestone Solar Farm - campaign updateAlexander submitted his objection to the Whitestone Solar Farm on the developer’s online consultation. This is the first stage of the planning approval process for the huge solar farm which has been…

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Alexander supports the Save the Local campaign

Save the Local | Sign the Petition *Sign the petition at www.SaveTheLocal.comFollowing his work as Member of Parliament, where he was recognised as one of the leading campaigners for local pubs, Alexander is supporting the new Save the…

Wednesday, Feb 5

14

Labour increase your Council Tax - another election promise broken

Labour promised to freeze council tax and no tax increases for working people. Another election promise broken by both Starmer and our Labour councillors.

Saturday, Dec 21

Solar farm meeting in Brampton en le Morthen

It was good to be invited to and take part in the meeting at the weekend about the HUGE Whitestone solar farm that the Labour Government is wanting to impose on Rother Valley. This will destroy nearly ALL the farm land between Harthill,…

Wednesday, Dec 4

22

Maltby Pit Top Restoration and Quarry plans submitted for approval

New Maltby Pit Top Restoration and Quarry plans submitted for approvalAlong with Maltby and Hellaby Conservatives councillors - Adam Tinsley, Simon Ball and Lynda Stables - I am opposing years of misery.Action for Maltby, the councillors…

Monday, Dec 2

17

Developer pulls out of 450 home development in Whiston

It is fantastic news that Avant Homes have decided to not go ahead with the building of the 450 homes off Lathe Road, Whiston.A huge thanks to Whiston Residents Action Group who relentlessly campaigned against this development,…

Sunday, Dec 1

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Concern as proposals submitted for one of largest solar farms in UK on Green Belt in Rother Valley

The project, named Whitestone Solar Farm, would encompass a number of separate parcels of land, including farmland near the M18, south of Bramley and Wickersley, as well as large fields on both sides of the M1, south of its junction with…

Thursday, Nov 28

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