Southport Resident in HIPS Payment Nightmare

Friday, 27 August 2010

Although scrapped by the Coalition Government, Home Improvement Packs (HIPS) are still causing problems as one Southport resident has been finding out.

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MP WELCOMES END OF CLAMPING

Friday, 20 August 2010

MP John Pugh has welcomed the Coalition Government’s banning of clamping on private land, which will put an end to the ‘unscrupulous’ tactics undertaken by many firms. "Clamping has caused many Southport residents major headaches,’ says Dr Pugh. “One particular case I dealt with illustrates the need for change.

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Crackdown on Licencing Law will Benefit Town, says Pugh

Monday, 16 August 2010

Local MP John Pugh has welcomed the coalition Government's plans to crackdown on licencing laws. The Home Office said there were almost one million alcohol-related violent crimes last year - with a fifth of all violent incidents taking place in or around a pub or club, and almost two-thirds of these happening at night.

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MP Questions Wisdom of Academies Programme

Friday, 30 July 2010

 

Local MP John Pugh was heavily involved in debates on the planned academy programme in Westminster this week, calling for more parental involvement when schools are considering becoming an Academy.

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