MP welcomes uptick in local apprenticeships John Baron, MP for Basildon and Billericay, has welcomed new measures from the Government to ensure young people and small businesses feel the full benefits of the successful expansion of apprenticeships. Data released last month showed that in Basildon and Billericay:- 440 people started an apprenticeship in 2009/10...
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John Baron MP highlights Government help for apprenticeships
John Baron MP presents ‘Tesco for Schools and Clubs’ 2011 Awards
MP congratulates Tescos and local schools Today, John Baron MP presented the ‘Tesco for Schools and Clubs’ 2011 awards to local schools at the Extra, Mayflower Retail Park, Basildon. Schools were represented by children and teachers who participated. Vouchers were collected by the schools, parents and children and then exchanged for equipment to be...
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John Baron MP visits Dizzy Ducks at Mayflower School
MP congratulates nursery on its opening which had been threatened Today John Baron MP visited Dizzy Ducks nursery, Mayflower School Billericay. John was shown round the nursery, which has only just opened, by Sian Nisbett, the director of Dizzy Ducks Day Nurseries. John participated in one or two of the classes and discussed progress...
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John Baron MP welcomes additional funding for school places
MP says local schools will benefit The Department for Education has today announced an additional £500 million worth of funding for school places. This includes over £48 million for Essex. John said, “This announcement is great news for local schools in Basildon and Billericay.” “The last Labour Government repeatedly ignored warnings about pressure on...
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John Baron MP nominates Basildon firm for ‘Made by Britain’ campaign
MP highlights local manufacturing industry John Baron MP has nominated Case New Holland’s T7000 Tractor, made in Basildon, for the Associate Parliamentary Manufacturing Group’s “Made By Britain” campaign. This campaign seeks to create an online map of manufacturing in Britain by each MP nominating a product that is made in their constituency today. John...
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John Baron MP presents Fun Walk bonus cheque to Basildon Disabled Sports & Social Club
MP congratulates club and thanks bonus pot sponsors. Today John Baron MP presented the bonus cheque from this year’s Fun Walk to the Basildon Disabled Sports & Social Club at Swan Mead Centre, Church Road, Basildon. The club raised nearly £500 pounds in sponsorship themselves, which entitled them to a bonus cheque of £432....
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John Baron MP visits illegal Dale Farm site
MP pleased with progress and thanks all concerned Today John Baron MP again visited the illegal Dale Farm site to personally thank Essex Police, the bailiffs and Basildon Council officials for their professionalism in progressing with this site clearance. With police officers, he visited the site entrance where the gantry once stood and discussed...
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John Baron MP visits South Essex Partnership Trust’s Billericay Assessment Unit
MP congratulates team and unveils plaque John Baron MP has visited South Essex Partnership Trust’s Assessment Unit, Byron Court, at Heath Close, Billericay. Byron Court is a Specialist Mental Health Assessment and Treatment Unit for people with Learning Disabilities. Whilst there, John was shown around the facilities, met with residents and discussed mental...
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John Baron MP gives closing address at Veolia Pitsea Marshes Trust ‘Partnership Celebration’
MP says Trust’s work is more important than ever This morning John Baron MP gave the closing address at the Veolia Pitsea Marshes Trust Partnership Celebration. The Trust has co-funded a range of community projects over the last 13 years. John was invited to give the address given that for most of the 13...
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John Baron MP: Prime Minister responds to Mayflower High School campaign
MP applauds pupils’ ‘Send my Sister to School’ campaign John Baron MP has forwarded the Prime Minister’s response to Mayflower School’s ‘Send my Sister to School’ presentation, which focused on the need to increase the numbers of girls in education around the world. John said: “In his letter, the Prime Minister reaffirms his pledge...
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