Party co-Chairman Andrew Feldman announces plans for new party in Northern Ireland

Party co-Chairman Sayeeda Warsi has congratulated the Conservative Policy Forum on their first Winter Conference.

In an interview the Shadow Policing Minister, David Hanson, tried to contradict his own boss Yvette Cooper.

Labour’s shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has backed down and supported the Government’s pay freeze for police officers which will save £350 million.

Conservative Party co-Chairman Sayeeda Warsi has sent her best wishes to the Chinese community at the start of the Year of the Dragon.

The South West has today been named as the UK’s first Marine Energy Park placing the South West at the forefront of marine renewable energy.

The Prime Minister has announced plans to introduce a Co-operatives Bill that will cut red tape and help to build a fairer economy.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps and Communities Minister Andrew Stunell have called on councils to use every opportunity under the New Deal for Older People to give elderly people more choice and control over where they live, so they are not pressured to sell their home or move into residential care.

Ahead of a government summit on 'coasting schools' to be held at Downing Street, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has confirmed his intention to scrap the 'satisfactory' judgment for school inspections.

Schools will soon find it easier to manage their teachers and help ensure they are performing to the best of their abilities.

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Very exiting - we've agreed the details for what will be a fantastic constituency dinner. Tickets are £50 - more details from Office - bca@bracknellconservatives.com

Bracknell Forest Council was invited by the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) to produce a film which would showcase an approach to working with communities to increase levels of volunteering, community participation and responsibility.
The film showes how the private, public and voluntary and community sector are working together to engage communities in volunteering and taking responsibility of community issues across the borough.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn6_WO0nTPU&list=UUkF6Nu9dEwCerdmujtoXWVA
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Dr Phillip Lee is supporting the launch of Chance to be Chancellor 2012 and is calling on schools and young people in Bracknell constituency to take up in the challenge. http://www.phillip-lee.com/bracknell/young-people-in-bracknell-are-given-the-chance-to-be-chancellor/


Chance to be Chancellor - Paying For It 2011
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Chance to be Chancellor gives you – the voters of the future – a platform to voice your views on important economic decisions.

Sandra Bedford, who lives in Dell Road near the Manor Farm site, said: “We had a terrific crowd, including dog walkers, riders and cyclists.

"Dr Philip Lee and Cllr Simon Weeks addressed the crowd and their comments were well received."

Councillor Simon Weeks, ward member for Finchampstead South, said people living in the area were supportive of the fact the land was being run as a farm enterprise, but they feared the polytunnels would be an eyesore.



Locals protest over polytunnels at Manor Farm - News - getwokingham - The Wokingham Times
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More than 100 people staged a protest outside a farm which wants to cover over five acres with polytunnels.

Conservative Councillor Gill Birch, who led the working group, said: “The CAF is a really important way of understanding the needs of children and putting their needs first. Schools, health services, volunteer groups, council services and families work together to provide timely and co-ordinated support to meet the needs of chidren who require additional help"


Helping children early cuts crime - News - getbracknell - Bracknell Forest Standard
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Early intervention to improve children’s lives can save thousands of pounds and help reduce crime, according to a review aimed at giving youngsters the best start in life.

Market Place demolition - Bracknell
Demolition work has started on buildings in Market Place, Bracknell.

Read more here http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2106536_derelict_units_in_market_place_knocked_down_in_preparation_for_regeneration_
Photos from the demolition of Market Place in Bracknell.

https://my.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/gov3Apps/PollstationLookup/ViewAll.aspx
Are Bracknell's polling stations well placed?


Does voting in a church turn you into a Tory?
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A new study suggests that the kind of building your polling station is may well affect how you vote

The proposals have been backed by Bracknell MP Dr Philip Lee, who has previously hit out at the poor level of broadband access in some parts of the Thames Valley, which is home to ten per cent of the world's information technology businesses.

Dr Lee expressed his delight at the plans and said a proper rural broadband solution will "transform" businesses and the economy by opening up access to services such as online shopping, telemedicine and distance learning.

In particular, the parish of Finchampstead is in desperate need of faster broadband, he claimed.


MPs back 98% 4G coverage proposals
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Plans to deliver 4G technology to 98 per cent of the population have been backed by MPs.

Dr Phillip Lee MP – Caring for Bracknell Constituency» Blog Archive » Chance to Quiz MP in Sandhur
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Constituents can quiz Dr Phillip Lee MP for Bracknell when he holds his third public question and answer session on Thursday, 2nd of February 2012. The meeting will take place in Sandhurst at the Town Hall and will start at 7.45pm. It will be followed by a trip to the pub, of which the location will...