Local authorities play a vital role in our communities, providing the crucial local services that people rely on every day, and I am delighted that the Government has confirmed that Corby & East Northamptonshire will have an additional £800,000 of funding this year between the two local autho

As the Home Office whip, I have worked closely with the Home Secretary and other ministers on the important issue of police funding, making sure local views and needs are heard, with real results - I’m pleased to say that for the coming year, Northamptonshire Police are getting an extra £9.6 mill

Available from Armistice Day and part of the Government’s Veterans Strategy, the new Veteran Railcard offers a third off rail travel for veterans and their families. A brilliant idea I’m glad to support and another promise kept!

On the 4th February, I was pleased to be able to attend the British Heart Foundation’s air pollution reception. This provided a really useful insight into air quality issues across the country and in our area of Corby & East Northamptonshire.

On the 4th February, I was pleased to be able to attend the British Heart Foundation’s air pollution reception. This provided a really useful insight into air quality issues across the country and in our area of Corby & East Northamptonshire.

Works to the Chowns Mill Roundabout have now begun.

It was great to visit Stanwick Primary School the other week to answer questions from the pupils during their assembly and to look around the school. The School Council came up with some fantastic questions to ask me and I enjoyed talking about my role as their Member of Parliament.

Having successfully campaigned for us to be included in the Government’s flagship ‘Stronger Towns Fund’ initiative, where we can now bid for up to £25 million to support local regeneration projects, I was pleased to hear that the first meeting of the Corby Town Deal Board got off to a strong star

Entries are now open for the second SJL Foundation ‘SJL National Start-Up Business Awards’. Start-up owners shortlisted could receive a £2,000 grant and access to a free mentorship programme. It is well worth applying!

Here's my round up for January: https://www.facebook.com/TomPursgloveMP/videos/3019557701422552/.