It’s been all about community over the last week and I’ve met with some really inspirational local people. I attended the Nottinghamshire Scouts’ AGM and I don’t know whether to be pleased or appalled to report that I was the first MP to have addressed them. The Scouts have done some extraordinary work including delivering food packages to the elderly over that last brutal winter we had. The AGM was a fantastic opportunity to offer praise where it is certainly due and I look forward to working with the Scouts in the future.
There was great news this week at the Lambley Parish Council meeting with the announcement that the ill-fated Bus Plugs are going to be pulled. This is great news for the area and it is hoped that their removal will see a reduction in traffic of 6%. As Councilor Richard Jackson, cabinet member for transport and highways, said: "The majority of people have expressed the view that they would like to see the Burton Road bus plug removed.”
I had the honour of awarding the Man of the Match at the Hucknall Town vs Bradford Park Avenue match last week following a 2-2 draw. On Sunday I attended the Annual Civic Service for Ashfield District Council on Sunday and then headed straight on to a Help for Heroes concert organised by Hucknall Rotary and held at the Rolls Royce factory. Congratulations to all those involved for a brilliant event which raised funds for a very worthy cause. I rounded the weekend off with a presentation at Papplewick Pumping Station where they thanked the team at St John’s ambulance for their years of first aid support.
Everything this week is gearing up to Conference next week when I’m hoping to meet with several organisations relevant to Sherwood. If you need to get in touch you can reach me on 0115 968 1186 or by email on Mark.Spencer.MP@parliament.uk.
