Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean has welcomed the news that National Rail have given the ok to proceed with the extension to the Lydney Station Car Park.
Recent figures released by the independent Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK’s excellent employment figures continue to improve. The employment rate is now 74.1 per cent – an increase of almost 4 per cent since 2010, with unemployment down 820,000 in the same period.
On October 29th 2014, Mark Harper MP, alongside Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, hosted an event in Parliament to showcase 12 organisations from the Forest of Dean.
The event welcomed food and drink producers, businesses and community organisations from all over the Forest.
Did you know that on the 22nd February the Green-led Forest of Dean District Council, helped by Labour and Liberal Democrat Councillors, voted to increase your parking charges by 100%?
In a rural constituency like the Forest of Dean it is especially important that the local MP speaks up to ensure that residents are provided with the best possible infrastructure and this is a responsibility that I have always taken extremely seriously during my time in office.
Farming is a major source of employment and an important part of community life for many in the Forest of Dean. However, it is not an industry without its challenges, and I have always been keen to use my position to support local farmers.
One of the most important parts of my job as Member of Parliament for the Forest of Dean is to promote opportunities for young people, and also older career changers.
I am proud to be the Member of Parliament for one of the country’s most scenic destinations, including the ancient Forest of Dean itself, one of the oldest surviving woodlands in England, and parts of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
