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New dates for my Saturday Coffee Afternoons have just dropped☕
📍18 July - Chineham
📍1 August - North Waltham & Steventon
📍29 August - Buckskin & South Ham
📍12 September - Winklebury & Manydown
Pop along for a chat with me and my team. Just book at this link: www.eventbrite.com/o/luke-murphy-mp-103434612221 ... See MoreSee Less
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I brought local patient groups together with NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight to discuss the future of neighbourhood health in Basingstoke.
This is about better GP access, more care closer to home, clearer routes into services and health infrastructure that keeps up with our town.
Next, I’ll be meeting local GPs again to make sure the plans also reflect the views of the clinicians and practice teams delivering care every day. ... See MoreSee Less
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I know Saturday early afternoons do not work for everyone, so on the 18th of July I’ll be trying something new.
I'll be hosting a coffee afternoon, followed by a smaller get-together from 4–5pm in a local pub.
There will be 10 spaces for the pub meet-up. It will be very informal, just a chance to get together, have chats about local issues and support a local business at the same time.
Please email [email protected] to register your interest. Spaces will be first come, first served, but I’ll be running these semi-regularly so there will be more chances to come along. ... See MoreSee Less
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I was pleased to attend the EBP Basingstoke Primary Schools’ STEM Fair today and see how local businesses are helping to inspire the next generation.
The fair gave pupils the chance to take part in engaging, hands-on STEM activities, while learning more about the jobs and opportunities that could be open to them in the future.
Introducing young people to STEM from an early age matters. It helps raise aspirations, tackle skills shortages, and make sure more children can see a future for themselves in industries that are growing and changing quickly.
It was brilliant to see so many local organisations investing their time, energy and expertise into Basingstoke’s future workforce.
Queen Mary's College, North Hampshire / EBP South / Cllr Jacky Tustain /South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ... See MoreSee Less
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A year ago, I officially opened Fedcap’s Apex Training Centre, so it was lovely to be back last week for their Employability Day and to meet some of the current learners and graduates.
The centre provides high-quality, affordable training in solar installation, construction and the wider clean construction sector.
Local people deserve access to the future facing skills and opportunities that can help them build rewarding, long-term careers, and it was great to hear how the centre is helping unemployed Basingstoke residents move into sustainable jobs in solar and construction. ... See MoreSee Less
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Here’s June summed up.
It’s been a busy month for my team and me, with 1,489 cases handled for local residents, 2,122 emails responded to and 22 community meetings held across Basingstoke.
Behind every number is someone asking for help, advice, or support with an issue that matters to them.
So please do get in touch if there’s something I can help with, or if there’s an issue locally you want to raise.
My team and I are here to help. ... See MoreSee Less
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I met with Annie-Marie to discuss the new parking charges near Cafe in the Park & Beggarwood Community Centre and what I can do to help.
This is not just about the cost of parking. Residents have raised concerns that the system is hard to use, with QR codes high up on signs, dynamic pricing, no cash option and no simple card payment.
For many people, especially older residents, carers and those coming to support groups, that makes visiting more difficult and risks people being hit with large fines.
Café in the Park is a brilliant local community hub, from the Chatty Café to carers groups and wider support for residents. It should be easy for people to visit, not harder.
I have already written to the council to ask what support they can provide, and I’ll keep working with Annie-Marie, Clare and the team to push for a fairer, more accessible parking arrangement. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉Great news for families in Basingstoke🎉
Labour has just given £8.65m to Hampshire County Council so we can adapt our schools to better meet the needs of children with SEND. ... See MoreSee Less
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I really enjoyed visiting Sparklers, the toddler group run by Christ Church Chineham, to meet parents, carers and their little ones.
We had some really good conversations about local and national issues, including:
🏫 Inclusive mainstream education
⚖️ Concerns about the EHRC’s updated Code of Practice
👩⚕️ Nurse and teacher pay
🌍 How we tackle climate change
I also came away with a few issues to follow up and actions to take where I can.
Thank you to Tonya and the team for inviting me (and sorry I didn’t manage to stay for rhyme time!)
If you’re a parent or carer looking for a friendly, welcoming toddler group, Sparklers meets on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10am during term time.
Everyone is welcome, of any faith or none, including mums, dads, childminders and grandparents.
www.christchurchchineham.org.uk/community/ccbbies ... See MoreSee Less
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