Category Archives: Westminster

Eric urges local filmmakers to enter national competition

Eric has called for local amateur film makers to enter FILM THE HOUSE, a national competition that celebrates up-and-coming amateur film producers, directors and script writers across the UK.…

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Eric backs tough penalties for metal theft

The Home Secretary announced this week that cash payments for scrap metal will be banned and penalties increased, as the Government steps up its action against metal theft.…

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Eric becomes a “Business Buddy”

Last week, Eric spent an afternoon at Boris Net, a local business based in Fleetwood that produces just about every type of netting that you can think of. …

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Eric condemns recent violence

Parliament was recalled yesterday for the Prime Minister to make a statement about the violence in London and other cities across the country.…

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Supporting High Speed Rail

Eric Ollerenshaw, Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Fleetwood, this week joined a rally in Westminster supporting the Yes to High Speed Rail campaign.…

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MP gains reassurance over Gas Safety from Energy Minister

Eric speaking out in the House of Commons

Local MP, Eric Ollerenshaw, has spoken out in the House of Commons, seeking to clarify resident’s concerns over the safety of Gas Storage schemes, particularly with the latest incarnation of Canatxx/Halite’s plan to store gas under the River Wyre.…

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Eric calls for better rural broadband

Local MP for Lancaster, Eric Ollerenshaw, has spoken out in the House of Commons, backing highspeed broadband for the rural areas near Lancaster, including Over Wyresdale, Quernmore, Littledale, Roeburndale, Wray, Melling and Wennington.…

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Eric calls for greater recognition for the UK’s six million carers

Local MP, Eric Ollerenshaw has teamed up with TV presenter Angela Rippon to support this year’s Carers Week (13-19 June) and recognise the contribution made by those people locally and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled.…

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Question Time at Rossall

Question Time with pupils from Rossall Junior School

During a recent visit to Rossall School in Fleetwood, Eric was put through his paces by the Junior School Council who had prepared some questions for our local MP.…

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“Have your say over the future of Lancaster’s rail service” says Eric

Eric Ollerenshaw is asking local residents and commuters to make sure that have their say about Network Rails plans for the West Coast Main Line.…

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