Uncategorised - Alan Campbell MP for Tynemouth

Access to banking

Access to personal banking is an important matter for many people. Following the closure of a number of banks in our area I have welcomed Nationwide’s recent reconfirmation of their branch promise – which is that everywhere they have a branch they will be there until at least 2028. I…

Cedarwood Trust Graduation ceremony

The Cedarwood Trust hosted a graduation ceremony on 13th February 2024 for all their Learning for Life graduates. Amy Anderson, from my office attended and tells me that it was a fantastic event. Congratulations to all the graduates, and Cedarwood Trust staff involved in making the event such a success.

Cullercoats Watch House Open Day

Today is Cullercoats Harbour Day and Cullercoats Watchhouse will be opening its doors to the public to raise funds for its refurbishment. Their vision is to transform the historic Grade 2 listed building into an open resource for use by the community of Cullercoats and its visitors from further afield,…

Community Art this weekend

Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell is supporting the North Tyneside Community Summer Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Church this weekend. Alan said “The exhibition this year is called ‘Home Sweet Home’ and focuses on what home represents to you. The exhibition is open to all – why not pop in and…

Congratulations to David Bavaird

Speaking after an event at Holy Saviours in Tynemouth, local MP Alan Campbell said “Last night I went to Holy Saviours in Tynemouth for the Installation Service for the High Sheriff for Tyne & Wear for North Shields man, David Bavaird. I have known David for many years through his…

Win for Ghurka campaign on visa’s

Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell has welcomed the news that from today, Commonwealth personnel and Gurkhas who have served in the UK Armed Forces for six or more years, or who left before this due to injury, will no longer have to pay extortionate fees of £2,389 to continue to live…

NTDF Christmas Party

Local MP Alan Campbell joined the elected Mayor Norma Redfearn at North Tyneside Disability Forum’s Christmas Party last Friday. Alan said “It was lovely to give a toast at the NTDF Christmas Party. NTDF aims to ensure disabled people are able to participate on equal terms in society as able…

Return of Tory Sleaze

It has been an extraordinary week in Westminster. The Commissioner for Standards found that Owen Paterson the North Shropshire MP had broken the rules after he lobbied Ministers on behalf of Randox a company he was paid by. The Standards Committee made up of seven MP’s and seven lay members…

The Bay Foodbank Advent Calendar

The Bay Food Bank are once again doing their excellent reverse advent calendar. The idea is that you add one item per day to a box and get it to them as early as possible before Christmas so they can make sure the recipient gets it in time for Christmas.…

Office Standards

People may act out of character in times of trouble or distress. There may have been upsetting or distressing circumstances leading up to a constituent approaching my office. However I will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour nor actions that result in unacceptable or excessive demands on my staff in that it…