Month: July 2013

Lydd Airport

Commenting on the announcement Damian Collins said: “This is excellent news and will I believe provide a considerable boost to the economy of Romney Marsh, creating new jobs and attracting businesses to locate in this area. “You can look at the success of other smaller airports like Southend, to see that they can play an important role […]

WW1 Centenary

As Chairman of the WW1 Commemorative charity Step Short, Damian Collins, alongside Trustees Ann Berry and Paul Emden, attended a meeting at 10 Downing Street to present their plans to the Prime Minister’s advisors on the First World War Centenary. Damian explained: “For me, the important thing about Folkestone is that it touches the experiences […]

Hythe Bay Marine Conservation Zone

Damian Collins invited the Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, down to the constituency on Wednesday 17th July. They met with local fishermen at Griggs in Hythe and at Rocksalt in Folkestone. The local fishermen are campaigning to have the Hythe Bay Marine Conservation Zone set at ‘maintain’ rather than ‘recover’ allowing fishing to continue at its […]

Dungeness Power Station

Damian Collins MP had the privilege of re-opening the Dungeness B Visitor Centre alongside EDF Energy’s Chief Executive Vincent de Rivaz. It is the fifth of seven planned centres to be opened by EDF energy with the goal of engaging local communities and increasing awareness of the benefits of nuclear energy. Damian said: “Dungeness B […]

EU Referendum

On Friday the 5th July the Conservative Party backed a parliamentary Bill which would guarantee a referendum on Britain’s relationship with the European Union. Damian said: “It is clear that many people locally are concerned about the levels of immigration in the UK, and about the shift in power away from our national parliaments and […]

Grow for it

Damian spoke at the London launch of the ‘Grow for it’ campaign in the London Stock Exchange, alongside the leader of the county council Paul Carter, and fellow East Kent MPs. Damian said: “I have been working to support the launch of and promote the East Kent ‘Grow for it’ campaign, which has been led […]

Marsh Million fund

We are now seeing real progress with economic growth both locally and nationally. Unemployment is continuing to fall, and is now lower than it was in May 2010. New business starts are on the up and existing firms, particularly now in the construction and house building sectors are reporting growing interest and activity. I want […]

Marsh Million Fund launched

The nation is gripped by the excitement that comes with a royal baby; a new prince and a future king. The arrival of a first child is an exciting time for any parents, and wish them all well. The new Prince is third in line to the throne and if his great grandmother, grandfather and […]

Is France finished?

On Sunday, the English cyclist Chris Froome swept down the Champs-Élysées to win the 100th Tour de France. He is only the second ever Englishman to carry off the famous yellow jersey, following Bradley Wiggins' triumph last year. But as Froome's fans shout 'allez!' the youth of France are more likely to be crying to […]

Kent Show is great success

This weekend we had glorious weather for the Kent Agricultural Show at Detling; a great contrast to the heavy rain of twelve months ago. I attended the show on Friday, when the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Owen Paterson was also there as guest of honour. One of my favourite areas […]

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