I have received the attached 'Dear Colleague' letter from The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, Secretary of State for Education regarding Draft relationships, sex and health education (RHSE) statutory guidance for schools with details of how to…
I have received the attached 'Dear Colleague' letter from the Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP at the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero regarding the Solar and protecting our Food Security and Best and Most Versatile Land
North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald has welcomed the Government announcement on a new, common-sense approach to recycling to make bin day simpler and boost recycling rates. Recycling collections will see the same materials collected from…
North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald has welcomed the Government’s plan to consult on an update to the NHS Consultation for England, which is renewed at least every 10 years.
Thank you for your enquiry regarding Hertfordshire County Council’s successful Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) application; the fund presents a significant opportunity to expand the number of publicly available Electric…
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into force this week on Saturday 6 April 2024, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to five days of unpaid leave from work to fulfil their caring…
North East Herts MP, Sir Oliver Heald, is concerned that the June closure date for Lloyds’ Royston branch is fast approaching with no banking facility for residents yet in sight. The MP has written to Lloyds Bank asking why their building…
East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald dropped in to the Men’s Shed at Portcullis House in the Palace of Westminster last week. An initiative of UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA), it was erected in a drive to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing…
North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald, has pledged to do their bit to protect and restore nature ahead of WWF’s Earth Hour, one of the largest events to protect the planet. They joined WWF’s Earth Hour photoshoot in Parliament to discuss…
Sir Oliver Heald arranged for constituent Emma Anderson and her mother Mirka to present her book "I Emma" to the All Party Group for Downs led by Sir Liam Fox MP. The APPG was instrumental in bringing forward the Down Syndrome Act 2022.
I have received the attached letter from The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP at the Department for Transport about the announcements he has made today as the government implements The Plan for Drivers.
The St Chris School Robotics team has won the prestigious Design Award at the VEX Robotics UK National Championship 2024 (held at the start of March in a 2 day tournament at the Telford International Centre). The team competed against 63…
I am pleased to hear the Government announcement about the introduction of the Elizabeth Emblem which will be given to the next of kin of individuals who have lost their lives in public service. The letter I have received from the Deputy…
I am delighted to see Bridget B's in the Regional Final of the Butcher category at the #RuralOscars. Let's get voting for this great Watton at Stone business. Voting link https://www.research.net/r/CAA24MMP
North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald and 56 other MPs have written a joint letter to Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), urging him to change the rules around banking hubs, in a bid to unlock more for…
Further to my previous update, the Risk Protection Arrangement for schools (RPA) has now confirmed that King James Academy will receive full reinstatement cover.
Department for Business and Trade provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (8644):; Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent estimate she has made of when Mrs Jasvinder Barang…
The Bill presented by Anna Firth MP for Southend West makes new offences of abducting a dog or cat with a maximum sentence of 5 years’ imprisonment. The Bill aims to ensure that the sentient nature of animals is respected and proper…
North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald has announced that he will not be standing as a candidate at the next general election. Sir Oliver has written to the Chairman of North East Herts Conservative Association, Lynda Needham, and notified…
North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald was delighted when his Bill was accepted today by ministers, who agreed to do all the things he had asked for in his Bill, Children in Hospital for Extended Periods (Report to Parliament). Oliver…
The Department for Education has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (8878):; Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support the King James Academy in…
Further to my brief email on Wednesday morning, DfE officials have been in regular contact with the chief executive of Diamond Learning Partnership Trust.
North East Hertfordshire MP Sir Oliver Heald has tabled a parliamentary question and has met Post Office Minister Kevin Hollinrake to press the case for full and final compensation for Mrs Jasvinder Barang. He is one of the MPs campaigning…
Following Sir Oliver Heald and Co Cllr Fiona Hill visiting the KJAR to see the damage from Storm Henk, Sir Oliver immediately contacted Regional Director East at DFE, Jonathan Duff, who confirmed today to Oliver that his team are in…
North East Hertfordshire MP Sir Oliver Heald visited King James Academy Royston to see the damage caused to the main classroom block by Storm Henk. He was shown round the damaged areas by Head Lisa Plowman. The storm ripped off the roof…