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Michael Foster Press Releases
07 May 2008		SCHOOL REBUILDING PLANS IN CITY FACE TORY AXE
06 May 2008		Foster clarifies health centre role
02 May 2008		Worcester jobless total falls again
17 April 2008		MP visits local pharmacy to discuss major reforms
11 April 2008		Local MP gets a Warm Welcome
10 April 2008		Foster congratulates local police on further crime reductions
03 April 2008		NEW PLAY AREAS FOR WORCESTERSHIRE
27 March 2008		Over 17,000 Worcester pensioners to get fuel help
18 March 2008		Poverty trap figures show significant improvement
16 March 2008		Foster praises Sport Relief runners
13 March 2008		MP celebrates British Tourism Week walking Worcester
12 March 2008		Foster welcomes a budget for stability and opportunity
06 March 2008		Foster calls upon Tories to return US cash donation
04 March 2008		Worcester makes 2012 Olympic venue guide
03 March 2008		“Stop pensioners subsidising the rich” says MP
26 February 2008		City Council U turn on modern sandbags
21 February 2008		"More fair trade for Worcester" says Mike Foster MP
20 February 2008		Students in Worcester to learn ‘lessons from Auschwitz’
18 February 2008		Foster calls for “Thank You nominations”
28 January 2008		Housing study explodes immigrant myth
25 January 2008		Foster asks flood agency for cricket club help
21 January 2008		MP surveys new affordable homes
15 January 2008		MP offers council support in funding bid
13 January 2008		Foster calls for fairer school funding
01 January 2008		New Year Message 2008
27 December 2007		Worcester’s economy ends the year on a high
23 December 2007		Christmas message
23 December 2007		“Recognise and celebrate what’s made in Worcester” says MP
18 December 2007		MP seething at poor train service
17 December 2007		Foster welcomes NHS funding boost
14 December 2007		“Show pensioners the Christmas Spirit” says MP
11 December 2007		CHILDREN’S PLAN HERALDS NEW PLAY AREAS AND YOUTH CLUBS FOR WORCESTER
10 December 2007		Extra GPs gives county above average coverage
05 December 2007		MP WELCOMES RECORD FUNDING TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS
03 December 2007		MP Foster saves 100 jobs claims local firm
28 November 2007		“Fly our flag with pride” says MP
23 November 2007		Delay to meal service cuts welcomed
21 November 2007		Foster called in to help with City Council budget
21 November 2007		MP welcomes hospital deep-clean funding
19 November 2007		MIKE FOSTER MP BACKS CAMPAIGN TO STAMP OUT BULLYING
17 November 2007		MP calls on council to allow free speech
15 November 2007		Foster asks for secret report into Guildhall “sell-off”
12 November 2007		MP praises “engaged and informed” pupils
12 November 2007		Education investment to rise again
11 November 2007		Foster makes funding plea for Skate Park
09 November 2007		Beacon Award threatened by outdoor centre cut
01 November 2007		Outrage as another outdoor education centre threatened
01 November 2007		Foster inspects flood prevention measures
30 October 2007		Foster proposes local green solution to carbon emissions
30 October 2007		Sensible stance on school surpluses
29 October 2007		Local housing for Worcester people
23 October 2007		Crunch time for free internet use
14 October 2007		MP HAILS FUNDING BOOST FOR SCHOOLS IN WORCESTER
14 October 2007		Use cash levy “so no child is left behind” says MP
14 October 2007		MP presents sea cadet enrolments
10 October 2007		Foster sees show of support for Marine Bill
09 October 2007		MEETING THE ASPIRATIONS OF THE PEOPLE OF WORCESTER
09 October 2007		Foster speaks out on elderly meals service cuts
09 October 2007		Happy birthday West Mercia, with record police levels
03 October 2007		Flood hit school bouncing back
02 October 2007		One in five Worcester workers to benefit from new leave entitlement
01 October 2007		MP “Plays for Success” at rugby club
01 October 2007		Modern matrons keeping our hospitals clean
29 September 2007		Library and history centre project boost
23 September 2007		“Post office battle not lost” says MP
22 September 2007		Foster supports local Farmers’ Market
21 September 2007		Foster arranges jobs taskforce for local firm
11 September 2007		“School refurbishment just the ticket,” says MP
11 September 2007		Local councils share massive cash windfall
08 September 2007		Foster calls for countywide bin collection
05 September 2007		Foster urges people to sign up to flood warning system
03 September 2007		Major embarrassment for by-election Tory
25 August 2007		Foster asks Health Secretary to intervene on phone call concerns
21 August 2007		Transport Minister to visit Worcestershire to discuss post-flooding matters
20 August 2007		MP donates books to boost summer reading challenge
16 August 2007		MP welcomes moves to recruit local magistrates
15 August 2007		Foster praises students and staff on 'A' level results
08 August 2007		Record numbers of teachers in county schools
05 August 2007		MORE CASH FOR CHILDREN’S CENTRES IN WORCESTER
03 August 2007		Government funding boost for troubled school
01 August 2007		MP highlights cycle helmet worries
30 July 2007		Olympic legend Redgrave joins MP to help dyslexics
29 July 2007		Flood barrier summit agreed
27 July 2007		Foster welcomes tax and VAT help for flood-hit businesses
24 July 2007		Flood agency success at Barbourne Brook
24 July 2007		Extra cash announced for flood repairs
23 July 2007		Foster welcomes Commons flood statement
17 July 2007		COMPETITION FOR ALL KIDS WITH NEW SPORTS FUNDING
16 July 2007		Foster calls on local shops to watch out for underage booze sales
16 July 2007		Foster furious as Tory Council gags internet charge protest
09 July 2007		“Put a stop to cowboy car sales” says MP
05 July 2007		Foster welcomes £30 million boost to Childline
05 July 2007		“Don’t blame County Council, blame me” says Tory councillor
02 July 2007		MP Sees Plans for St Clement’s Gate
02 July 2007		MP thanks life-saving emergency flood centre staff
18 June 2007		Post office watchdog joins MP in fight to safeguard services
15 June 2007		City Council logo shamed on ITV programme
14 June 2007		Foster calls for county-wide garden waste collection
13 June 2007		Government give green light to cricket club development
13 June 2007		Foster produces first video blog
12 June 2007		Government delivers 8 extra holidays to one in five Worcester workers
10 June 2007		Foster slams plans to charge for library internet use
07 June 2007		Protect our playgrounds with CCTV
04 June 2007		New games area welcomed
31 May 2007		Relief as new dental practice opens
30 May 2007		MP suggests new school funding regime
21 May 2007		FOSTER BACKS PLAN FOR NEW YOUTH SERVICES IN WORCESTER
14 May 2007		Foster hails successful cross-party funding summit
13 May 2007		Foster announces “Local hero” award
11 May 2007		Foster backs Brown and Hain
10 May 2007		Good news for pupils as primary standards rise
09 May 2007		Post office changes “worse than feared”
29 April 2007		Rugby result great for the Warriors and Worcester
16 April 2007		MP backs alcohol free zone in Warndon Villages
11 April 2007		“Slap a parking ticket on travellers in future,” says MP
28 March 2007		Foster calls for cross-party funding summit for City Council
26 March 2007		Parliamentary rail summit reports progress
23 March 2007		Public safety still an issue at Ronkswood hospital site
21 March 2007		Mike Foster MP hails Budget to help local families and pensioners in Worcester
20 March 2007		Foster backs library’s lottery bid
19 March 2007		Who’s Who stands accused of sexism
18 March 2007		Tories admit health campaign lies
13 March 2007		Tories in grot spot chaos
08 March 2007		“End waiting and change lives” call from MP
07 March 2007		Chancellor serves Malvern water, but local council doesn’t.
06 March 2007		New railway investment plans
01 March 2007		Foster asks councils about new grant spending
24 February 2007		Rubbish build up in council’s own backyard
23 February 2007		MP’s despair at broken council promise
22 February 2007		WORCESTER MP WELCOMES NEW MEASURES TO IMPROVE SUPPORT FOR CARERS
22 February 2007		Foster calls for more Worcester magistrates
05 February 2007		Is this the grottiest spot in Worcester?
29 January 2007		Foster discusses climate change with Chamber of Commerce
23 January 2007		School traffic safety work to start
22 January 2007		Foster slams “abuse of council taxpayers money”
21 January 2007		Stop Luff’s “bonkers” plan
16 January 2007		750 Worcester Women stand to gain from fairer pensions deal voted on today
15 January 2007		PARENTS IN WORCESTER URGED TO USE THEIR CHILD TRUST FUND
14 January 2007		Foster eyes transport delivery in 2007
10 January 2007		Foster bins UKIP offer
10 January 2007		Minister praises local school
02 January 2007		City youngsters robbed to fund wealthy Bromsgrove
01 January 2007		A New Year to reward hard working families
28 December 2006		City Council consultancy bill hits £50,000 this year
20 December 2006		Foster urges three point action plan for homeless this Christmas
19 December 2006		MP welcomes £14 million investment for local transport plans
15 December 2006		MP visits postal workers to thank them for first class efforts
13 December 2006		Foster pleased with deal on hospital chaplains
13 December 2006		£50 million cash boost if councils merge claim Tories
12 December 2006		Mike Foster MP says "It's time for better local bus services in Worcester"
08 December 2006		7 out of 10 want weekly bin collections back
08 December 2006		7 out of 10 want weekly bin collections back
06 December 2006		A PRE-BUDGET REPORT SHOWING EDUCATION IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
04 December 2006		Fairer deal on pensions for Women and Carers
01 December 2006		“Beware rip-off loan deals this Christmas” says MP
28 November 2006		Outdoor centre closure rapped by MP
23 November 2006		Foster pleased with City Council climate change pledge
15 November 2006		Foster hails packed PACT meeting
09 November 2006		Foster hopeful that chaplaincy services may be saved
05 November 2006		Foster calls for outdoor education centre re-think
02 November 2006		Foster urges Bank Governor to keep Elgar until 2008
30 October 2006		WORCESTER MP CALLS ON POLICE TO USE £80 FINES FOR FIREWORK YOBS
29 October 2006		“TAKE TEN STEPS TO TURN DOWN CLIMATE CHANGE”
27 October 2006		Weekend park and ride site suggested
19 October 2006		School reforms boost less well-off as primary results soar
17 October 2006		Foster urges businesses to sign Climate Change pledge
15 October 2006		Foster backs bicycling bobbies
11 October 2006		Worcester MP says “Don’t fall for Cameron’s Con”
10 October 2006		Foster celebrates 6 years of Warm Front in Worcester
09 October 2006		Labour to help County’s children in care
05 October 2006		“You don’t have to be posh to be a politician” says MP
03 October 2006		Foster welcomes home buying boost
02 October 2006		From humble “tech” to state-of-the-art learning centre
02 October 2006		City Council let down homeless
01 October 2006		Thousands of local workers to get pay increase.
30 September 2006		Foster drops in for coffee
23 September 2006		“Back Parkway and I’ll back you” MP tells train company
12 September 2006		Worcester tops Midland homelessness list
12 September 2006		Foster questions hospital chaplaincy decision
23 August 2006		Foster claims victory for volunteers
15 August 2006		MP attacks Tory “dumbing down exams” claim
22 July 2006		“Help me drive mini menaces off our streets" says Worcester MP
21 July 2006		Council Leader accused of “schoolboy error” in his arithmetic
18 July 2006		Foster asks “who asked for Worcester congestion charges?”
18 July 2006		Foster meets City Council supremo on flash flooding
12 July 2006		Hospital test waiting times fall
11 July 2006		Foster pleased with police merger U turn
05 July 2006		Relief in sight for NHS dental care
19 June 2006		Foster pleased as police merger plans delayed
14 June 2006		Foster in Westminster celebration of local college success
14 June 2006		Foster discusses police merger with Minister
08 June 2006		Foster discusses Norton Parkway with Transport Minister
08 June 2006		Foster delighted with school traffic safety moves
22 May 2006		Foster uncovers hidden success at local college
20 May 2006		Foster slams “daftest decision of the decade”
15 May 2006		Foster says 'We need to free our streets from the blight of knife crime"
06 May 2006		Foster promoted in reshuffle
03 May 2006		Foster raises bright pupil support with Prime Minister
25 April 2006		Foster condemns City Council reluctance to use new litter powers
08 April 2006		Foster seeks hospital chief meeting
05 April 2006		Enough talk – time to act on anti-social neighbours
04 April 2006		GP practice part of regenerated Warndon
29 March 2006		Foster welcomes funding for free bus travel
29 March 2006		Equipped for living
27 March 2006		Foster welcomes FE drive
24 March 2006		“What have you got to hide?” Foster asks Tory Chairman
22 March 2006		Foster issues challenges to Cameron
22 March 2006		A BUDGET FOR BRITAIN’S SCHOOLS
21 March 2006		Foster attacks cruel deceit of City Councillors
20 March 2006		Foster backs tax credit changes
02 March 2006		County gets million pound council windfall
01 March 2006		Worcester takes centre stage in fight against violent security industry crime
28 February 2006		Foster backs changes to education bill
22 February 2006		Foster calls for Teaching Awards nominations
21 February 2006		Foster agrees to climate change stance
30 January 2006		Mixed news for rail users at Westminster summit
24 January 2006		Foster disappointed at City composting rate
17 January 2006		Foster lays out local government vision
17 January 2006		Foster calls for train fare U turn
16 January 2006		Foster welcomes progress on Redhill school building
10 January 2006		‘Respect plan will make Worcester a better place to live’ says MP
03 January 2006		Local schools could do more for gifted and talented kids
12 December 2005		Foster’s spot-check visit to hospital
04 December 2005		PRE-BUDGET REPORT GOOD NEWS FOR PENSIONERS IN WORCESTER
01 December 2005		Scrooge council slammed by MP
22 November 2005		Foster sees opportunity for local community hospital
22 November 2005		Foster slams O2 in Commons
15 November 2005		Foster angry as Tory snubs police debate
14 November 2005		Foster overjoyed at City win
07 November 2005		“I’m backing strong but fair laws of Terror attacks” says MP
02 November 2005		Foster presents nationwide petition for colleges
26 October 2005		Foster welcomes Kays reprieve
17 October 2005		Foster says “No” to flood risk and inappropriate development
17 October 2005		Foster appalled at live dog shark bait
10 October 2005		Foster re-issues call to sort out school statement support
10 October 2005		Foster responds to local support for Asia quake victims
22 September 2005		Foster calls upon council to scrap “barmy” car park plan
20 September 2005		Foster back from intensive Belfast talks
15 September 2005		MP welcomes Guildhall door U turn
14 September 2005		“Time to get a grip on council” says MP
08 September 2005		Foster outlines his vision for Worcester
17 August 2005		“Celebrate A level success don’t knock it” says MP
20 July 2005		Foster welcomes good news on school crossing safety
17 July 2005		Save our city centre plea to council
12 July 2005		“Send councillors back to school” says MP
06 July 2005		MP surprised at pupil exodus
28 June 2005		Foster urges war veterans to claim their badge
28 June 2005		Foster calls on Wisden to treat state schools equally
26 June 2005		Rent increases fuel fear of “cloned” city centre
26 June 2005		Rent increases fuel fear of “cloned” city centre
23 June 2005		Foster tells yobs to stop abusing our lifesavers
21 June 2005		Foster stands up for local colleges
19 June 2005		Foster calls for urgent review of school statements as “shocking” figures uncovered
14 June 2005		OPEN ALL HOURS! –CASH TO HELP SCHOOLS STAY OPEN LONGER
08 June 2005		Replica guns to be banned
08 June 2005		Foster supports LEA bid for high school cash
05 June 2005		Foster repeats call to stamp out cowboy car sales
25 May 2005		Foster accepts new parliamentary post
25 May 2005		Foster welcomes ID card Bill re-introduction
22 May 2005		Foster meets bus company chief on key pledge
18 May 2005		Foster stands down from education role
17 May 2005		Queen’s Speech unveils priorities
12 May 2005		MP Foster back knocking doors
08 May 2005		Foster hits out at council tardiness
03 April 2005		Foster welcomes new fines to combat under-age drinking
29 March 2005		Foster calls to open up youth facilities
28 March 2005		Holiday pledge for Worcester workers - wages and rights under threat from the Tories
24 March 2005		Foster fury at Tory lies
22 March 2005		Luff rebuked by Foster and challenged to make a stand
20 March 2005		Foster calls for new school kitchen in building plans
20 March 2005		Foster says “don’t forget skills”
16 March 2005		Free bus travel a winner says MP
16 March 2005		Michael Foster MP welcomes Labour’s Budget for families and pensioners in Worcester
14 March 2005		Commission for Africa statement welcomed in Worcester
13 March 2005		Foster campaign focus on Fairfield Centre
11 March 2005		Foster relieved as Terror Bill gets support
11 March 2005		“Labour pledges 18 weeks with no hidden waits and no hidden charges” says Michael Foster MP
06 March 2005		Foster looks to EU to protect local sauce
01 March 2005		Chancellor discusses New Deal plans with Foster
01 March 2005		Foster welcomes ASBO offender “name and shame” plans
28 February 2005		Foster impressed with infection precautions
25 February 2005		Foster brings back bus pass Bill
09 February 2005		Foster challenges Letwin to come clean on cuts
07 February 2005		Foster asks former Mayor to clarify park deeds
02 February 2005		Foster ploughs lonely furrow on local council cash
01 February 2005		Police reveal massive fall in crime locally
01 February 2005		Worcester MP - “YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEFEND YOUR FAMILY”
30 January 2005		Lord Chancellor discusses better support for police
30 January 2005		What makes you proud of Worcester?
30 January 2005		Cathedral visit a hit with Culture Secretary
29 January 2005		MP amazed at local tsunami response
28 January 2005		Foster to see tsunami collection in City
26 January 2005		Foster celebrates “Full House” of specialist schools
25 January 2005		Worcester is working as City unemployment falls to record low
25 January 2005		“Co-ordinated approach the best for local flood defences” says MP
25 January 2005		Foster asks Government for better rail service to Brum
25 January 2005		MP votes for tougher action against drug dealers
23 January 2005		Foster urges take up of MMR jab amid mumps fears
23 January 2005		Waiting times set for record low
19 January 2005		MP back to school for the day
19 January 2005		Number Ten thanks to Worcester duo
18 January 2005		“Stand up to Council on car parking madness”
17 January 2005		Foster urges new education chief to act on suspect building
16 January 2005		Tories split from top to bottom
11 January 2005		Foster dismay as Tories oppose new litter laws
14 December 2004		Foster calls for Teaching Awards nominations
13 December 2004		Schools cash boost revealed
12 December 2004		Foster welcomes flood risk management in Defra strategic review
06 December 2004		Foster asks for Hampshire’s CSO numbers
03 December 2004		Primary school results show “stunning improvement” claims MP
02 December 2004		Worcester MP welcomes a pre-budget report for local pensioners, parents and children
02 December 2004		Tory cuts would lead to council tax hikes in Worcester and cuts to local services
30 November 2004		Foster says “LET’S GET WRECKS OFF THE ROAD”
30 November 2004		Foster congratulates police on Charter Mark renewal
27 November 2004		“Whole community benefits from youth work” claims MP
25 November 2004		Foster to see new technology in the classroom
24 November 2004		Foster publicises Tory Queen’s Speech
24 November 2004		NEW SUPPORT FOR FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
23 November 2004		“Let me know your views on post office move” says MP
23 November 2004		MP joins in fight for safer school crossing
23 November 2004		Making Britain more secure
17 November 2004		Foster calls on County Council to make good their promise
16 November 2004		Health inequalities need tackling as public health hits headlines
15 November 2004		Foster pleased as Government backs Band Aid
15 November 2004		Foster calls to halt cowboy car sales
09 November 2004		“NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE THE KEY” says Foster
08 November 2004		Foster welcomes Christmas booze blitz
07 November 2004		Foster urges flood risk residents to register
03 November 2004		Foster to launch petition to save main post office
03 November 2004		Foster reports top County Councillor to Standards Board
02 November 2004		Foster proves citizenship works
01 November 2004		Foster calls for play area to be replaced
31 October 2004		Act now to save lives and protect property
24 October 2004		Staggering legal bill for Chrissies
19 October 2004		Youth unemployment in City plummets
19 October 2004		STATEMENT BY MICHAEL FOSTER MP – Publication of Members’ expenses
14 October 2004		“Move to Chrissies Plan B” now demand duo
12 October 2004		Foster calls for help to bridge police funding gap
12 October 2004		Foster calls for clarification on Tory special school policy
10 October 2004		“Delay Special School changes” urges Foster
04 October 2004		ASYLUM APPLICATIONS FALLING, REMOVALS INCREASING
03 October 2004		More nurses, doctors and fewer bureaucrats
28 September 2004		Foster urges residents – “tell me where the waste site should go”
27 September 2004		Foster supports bid for extra beat officers
23 September 2004		Foster tells Quakers why clampdown on illegals is important
23 September 2004		Specialist schools proof of Labour delivery
23 September 2004		Foster to address County Councillors
20 September 2004		Foster launches City Jobsfair
17 September 2004		County Council hiding facts over school uniform row
16 September 2004		Foster secures police funding debate
16 September 2004		Foster speaks up for Midland motor industry
14 September 2004		Foster presses health minister on Acorns funding
11 September 2004		Productive meeting on police funding
10 September 2004		Foster fury as school uniform budget slashed
08 September 2004		Lorries move over for river barge boost
27 August 2004		Foster welcomes productive meeting on police numbers
25 August 2004		“County primary schools making real and significant progress” says MP
24 August 2004		Foster repeats demand for 100 extra police ahead of Chief Constable meeting
23 August 2004		“Extend volunteering to produce sporting success” says MP
22 August 2004		Share flooding information City Council is told
19 August 2004		“Congratulate don’t criticise” says MP
16 August 2004		“Successful crime busters need to be expanded” says MP
12 August 2004		Foster to go on beat with community police support
10 August 2004		Sale closure threatens to put boot into rugby club
10 August 2004		Foster says “Stand up for Africa”
09 August 2004		Foster calls for review of car boot closure decision
03 August 2004		Tories to bring back flood misery
03 August 2004		County Councillor slammed for hiding views
03 August 2004		County council passing buck on car boot sale
30 July 2004		“Local NHS getting better” says MP
27 July 2004		“Pupil safety comes before tinkering with structures” says MP
26 July 2004		Foster reaffirms support to abolish one council layer
11 July 2004		11th hour problem for Elbury Mount development resolved
10 July 2004		Foster uncovers new evidence for County’s Area Cost Adjustment claim
06 July 2004		Foster’s bus Bill gets the nod
05 July 2004