Stockton’s Labour Council has been forced to extend a new consultation over their plans to redevelop Yarm High Street after residents were left in uproar at the botched proposals. The plans included ‘rusty’ plant pots and the removal of…
Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight as LINK confirms a Banking Hub will be coming to Yarm, following the local MP’s petition and campaign.LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has today announced Yarm…
Matt Vickers, MP for Stockton West, has slammed Labour-run, Stockton Borough Council following its decision decided to phase out 11 children’s playparks across the borough, despite no meaningful public consultation or engagement on the…
Matt Vickers, Member of Parliament for Stockton West, has formally called on LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, to establish a Banking Hub in Yarm. LINK is responsible for identifying communities that need improved access to cash…
The Conservatives will force Stockton Borough Council to debate their controversial plans for Yarm High Street, following widespread concerns over the Council’s failure to properly consult with residents and businesses.A survey conducted…
Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight at the news work will begin today to demolish the Golden Eagle in Thornaby. The local MP has fought a long-running campaign to have the eyesore removed.The work to demolish…
Stockton’s Labour Council has U-turned on the introduction of parking charges at Preston Park, following a campaign led by local MP Matt Vickers and Conservative councillors.Earlier this year, the local MP launched a survey regarding the…
Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight after Royal Mail bosses confirmed a new Post Office will open in Stockton Town Centre on 29th September 2025.The local MP has been fighting to protect the future of the Post Office on Stockton’s High…
Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has been promoted to Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party.The local MP will work alongside Kevin Hollinrake – the MP for Thirsk and Malton – to take the fight to the failing Labour government…
Local MP Matt Vickers has slammed Stockton’s Labour Council for opening the doors to asylum seekers – with Home Office data showing 800 are now housed in Stockton.Stockton's Labour Council volunteered Stockton to become an ‘Asylum…
New research has revealed the impact of the Labour government after less than a year – with full time equivalent teacher numbers falling by 156 compared to last year across the Tees Valley. The research makes for shocking reading, with…
Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers slammed Labour in the House of Commons for building far too many houses in Yarm, far too fast.The local MP spoke in the Commons today (Thursday, 5th June) to highlight the issue, which is causing huge…
The new facilities will deliver quicker and less invasive surgery for patients, meaning people won’t need to stay in hospital for as long, as well as providing vital emergency maternity facilities for women.Local MP Matt Vickers has…
Stockton’s Labour Cabinet will be forced to reconsider the controversial scrapping of free car parking in Yarm. Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers has praised the decision of councillors, after a Conservative motion to reinstate free car…
Stockton’s Conservative MP has welcomed news that Preston Park’s historic aviary will be brought back to life thanks to the previous Conservative Government’s £20 million Levelling Up funding. The plans will see part of the aviary’s…
Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has put forward proposals in Parliament to crack down on the epidemic of tool theft in BritainResearch from Direct Line shows what an issue tool theft has become in Britain, with almost 45,000 tool…
Local Conservative MP and Shadow Immigration Minister Matt Vickers has urged local Labour MPs to back the Conservatives’ no-nonsense border plan to fix Britain’s broken immigration system. Local MP and Shadow Immigration Minister Matt…
Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers has taken the Prime Minister to task over his government’s continued attacks on the great British pub industry. “Landlords like Jason are being battered by Labour’s jobs tax and the slashing of small…
Stockton’s local Conservative MP has paid tribute to the heroes of World War Two ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations.VE Day marks the end of the Second World War in Europe on 8th May 1945, when the Allies accepted the surrender…
Stockton’s Conservative MP has launched a residents survey after Stockton’s Labour Council released details of changes to Yarm High Street to the press.The MP has warned the Labour Council to listen to the people of Yarm as the Council…
Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers has told Stockton’s Labour Council to ‘pull your finger out and get it down’, as he writes to the Council Chief to express his ‘complete and utter disgust’ over the lack of progress on demolition.…
Stockton’s Conservative MP has demanded that Labour listens to the people of Yarm as the Council dishes out Conservative levelling up investment.Levelling up funding awarded by the last Conservative government continues to deliver for…
Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has welcomed a senior boss from one of Britain’s best loved pub chains to pitch the potential for a new Wetherspoons in Thornaby on the site of the soon to be demolished Golden Eagle Hotel.MP Matt…
Matt Vickers MP has slammed the Labour Government for failing to deliver funding for North Tees Hospital, despite high-profile campaign visits and promises made by Health Secretary Wes Streeting before the election. During a visit to North…
Plans for the new, state-of-the-art leisure facility for Thornaby Town Centre have been given the go-ahead thanks to the £23.9million we secured from the last Conservative Government.The new centre will include a five-lane swimming pool,…
Matt Vickers MP has launched a petition to save free parking on Yarm High Street, following claims that Stockton’s Labour-led council are proposing to scrap the 1 hour free parking rule. The Conservative MP says he’s working with…
Matt Vickers MP welcomed new Conservative councillors for Fairfield Jack and Mazi following their massive victory in the recent by-election.The election saw local Conservatives eclipse the competition, obtaining well over double the votes…
Preston Cricket Club has been providing entertainment, exercise and a strong sense of community to local people for years. First founded in 1882 today the club has grown into a highly respected cricket club providing a welcoming and safe…
This week in Parliament Matt Vickers MP put the pressure on the Labour government to get a grip of illegal immigration, with over 8,000 small boat arrivals having landed in the UK since Labour took office, and the government still having…
Speaking in relation to the Manchester airport incident, Matt Vickers MP highlighted how new information has revealed there are always two sides to every story, and that partial information online was used to subject police officers to…