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Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed the boost in tax-free bursaries and scholarships for trainee teachers in high priority subjects from next year.

Craig Whittaker, the Member of Parliament for the Calder Valley, is holding his fifth Older Persons’ Information and Advice Fair on Friday 14 October 2022 in Todmorden. 

It has long been said that a week is a very long time in Politics. The events of three weeks ago showed that this old saying still holds true.

Today the Conservative Government delivered The Growth Plan, starting a new era focused on economic growth, whilst tackling the immediate energy crisis and removing barriers for businesses to build the infrastructure we need to grow the British economy.

The Yorkshire and Humber is set to benefit from 6 of the 38 of the Conservative Government’s new Investment Zones to get their local economies growing across the region

 Energy prices frozen at £2,500 per year

 £400 rebate on energy bills for all households

 The most vulnerable households will receive £1200 in support (this includes the £400 above)

 Pensioners will receive £850 (this includes the £400 above).

Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed the news that 73.9% of homes and businesses across Yorkshire and Humber will now have access to rapid and reliable internet.

Over recent months, Calderdale residents have been affected by a wave of traveller groups that have made accessing our public spaces impossible.

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is to receive a share of £9 million from the Conservative Government through the Levelling Up Parks Fund to restore existing green spaces and create new parks across Calderdale – helping residents to better enjoy outdoor spaces in our community.