Supporting our Rural Communities and Services

Northumbria Police

A key priority for me is supporting the rural communities and services in my constituency. From rural policing, local schools and small businesses, to rural broadband, post offices and banks, this page is a collation of my work towards that.

Campaigns

Chathill Station

As a resident of rural North Northumberland and your Member of Parliament, I have had countless local people in the Chathill area ask me to help improve the rural train service in our constituency. Supporting our rural communities and services is one of my top priorities, especially pressing for mu

News

Anne-Marie welcomes banking hub for Amble

I'm pleased to see a banking hub announced for Amble, following the disappointing news yesterday that TSB have taken a decision to close their Amble branch next year. Having recently brought LINK and Cash Access UK to Parliament to discuss the banking hub coming down the road in Alnwick, and ask th

Anne-Marie visits two local Northumbrian Water sites

This month I visited two of the Northumbrian Water sites within our constituency. First, Rothbury Water Treatment Works (WTW), where I met with members of their operations team and Heidi Mottram, their Chief Executive.

Anne-Marie visits Powburn's 'Warm Hub'

Cllr Wendy Pattison and I popped in to see one of Community Action Northumberland's 40 fantastic 'Warm Hubs', which provide local communities with a safe, warm and friendly environment in which to enjoy refreshments, social activity, information and advice, and the company of other people, last week

Anne-Marie visits DCHS Alnwick's politics class

The politics class at DCHS always impress with their insightful questions, and it was lovely to be able to answer them on my recent visit. Having studied different political factions as part of their course, it was my privilege to be able to help by discussing with them how this works in practice.

Anne-Marie visits Dr Thomlinson Middle School

Earlier this month, it was fantastic to visit one of the schools in our constituency taking part in the the third annual 'Let Girls Play' 'Biggest Ever Football Session'. 475,000 girls took part this year – and I know at least seven of our local schools participated.

Anne-Marie welcomes millions of pounds for Northumberland schools

Yesterday, the Department for Education announced £1.8 Billion to improve the condition of schools and sixth-form buildings. £205,920 – for 36 named schools in our constituency to spend on capital projects that meet their own priorities +£4.14 million – to maintain and improve the condition of s

Anne-Marie's action against Alnwick bank closures

Further to my post last week, I brought LINK to Parliament yesterday, to get further explanation from them on the new Banking Hub we’re getting in Alnwick. LINK review bank closures and recommend Banking Hubs where the criteria are met – as they have been in Alnwick. Whilst final details are being

Anne-Marie's action against Alnwick bank closures

I’m very concerned by the news of banks closing the last branch in Alnwick. I've already written to the Chancellor to make him aware as a matter of urgency of the impact this is having on North Northumberland and to get his support. I’m also meeting LINK about the new Alnwick banking hub immediate