Archive for July 11th, 2013
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
George Osborne says he will not need to raise taxes to meet deficit reduction targets after the next election.
Speaking in front of the Treasury Committee, the Chancellor said he would be able to cut borrowing through spending cuts alone. He said original plans to cut the deficit with 80% spending cuts and 20% tax rises were only ever “a guide” and he suggested that Labour might choose to raise taxes, should the party win the election in 2015.
Mr Osborne told the Committee, “I am clear that tax increases are not required to achieve further consolidation. It can be achieved with spending reductions. I’m not sure whether Labour would do big tax increases. I suspect they would, but that is for them to explain.
“I’m a low-tax Conservative who believes we could have lower taxes, but I think they should be sustainably lower. I’m not for deficit-financed tax cuts that you end up having to increase taxes later to clear up the mess you have made of the public finances.”
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
Public briefings are set to be held next week to help local residents understand the potential impact of HS2 and what it could mean for Tamworth.
The two meetings, which are being organised by Tamworth’s MP Christopher Pincher and Tamworth Borough Council, will give residents the opportunity to ask questions about the route, see large-scale maps of the current proposals and to record their concerns, which will then be forwarded to the HS2 team.
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday July 16th at Wilnecote High School between 6pm and 8.30pm. The second briefing is set to take place on Wednesday 17th July at St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph, between 6pm and 8.30pm.
Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher, said, It is great news that these community meetings on HS2 Phase II are taking place. This is a good opportunity for local residents to look at large scale maps and ask questions about the route.
“It is important that the local community receive as much information as possible and as early as possible. I was very keen to encourage this meeting and I hope as many people as possible attend the meetings in Wilnecote and Stonydelph.”
Cllr Steve Claymore, Tamworth Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said, “We need to look at the finer detail of HS2 to ensure we are taking into account not just every impact it may have locally, regionally and nationally, but also the direct implications for Tamworth and our residents. The announcement of the second phase is still in its infancy, therefore it is important we find out as much detail as possible and are talking to residents to seek their concerns.”
Following the meeting, Mr Pincher will take any questions raised by the residents away and look into people’s concerns.
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
Cllr John Garner – Mayor of Tamworth 2013/14
The Mayor of Tamworth, Cllr John Garner, has shown his support for young people by choosing to raise money for the Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Army Cadets and Tamworth Scouts during his year in office and announces a golf day as his first fundraising event.
Each year, the Mayor of Tamworth supports a charity and raises money for it by holding fundraising events throughout the year.
Traditionally the Mayor’s chosen charity raises in the region of £4,000 a year, which can make a huge difference the organisations, which it supports. And this year, Cllr Garner has pledged to build on the ‘inspire a generation’ legacy of last year’s Olympic Games by choosing to support a number of youth organisations in Tamworth.
Cllr Garner said, “Everywhere I went last year during my term as deputy Mayor, I was impressed by the youth organisations which were there. The commitment and positive attitude of the Sea, Air and Army Cadets and the Scouts is a fine example to all the young people of Tamworth of what they can achieve.
“I want to use my Mayoral year to support and promote these wonderful organisations and to raise as much money as I can through various events.”
Cllr Garner’s first fundraising event will be a charity golf day at Drayton Park Golf Club on Tuesday September 17. Entry to the event is £200 for a team of four people and prizes on offer include a meal at the historic Tamworth Town Hall for the winning team and their partners, a £200 golf shop voucher and six bottles of wine.
To enter the event or for more information, contact Lin Street on 01827 709265 or email linda-street@tamworth.gov.uk.
Cllr Garner is also hoping to stage another fundraising golf day at Tamworth Golf Course in March, as well as planning other charity events throughout his year in office.
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
158 new jobs have been created in Tamworth, thanks to a new warehouse operation opening on the old Wincanton site off Bonehill Road.
The brand new hub will provide 158 warehouse positions. And according to Igloo, the company that is carrying out the recruitment, “All you need to qualify is the right attitude, the ability to get to the site for 6am and be able to work rotating shifts between mornings and afternoons. The job includes loading and unloading 20 kg parcels on and off trunk vehicles.”
More information about the jobs can be found on the Universal Job Match website at www.gov.uk/jobsearch.
Igloo has also confirmed it will be providing full training, so people with little experience can apply. Igloo is recruiting on behalf of Hermes, the UK’s largest delivery courier network, which handles more than 160 million collections and deliveries every year. It works with major companies including Next, ASOS, Tesco, John Lewis, New Look, Debenhams and Lakeland.
A number of open days are now being organised for people who are interested in the warehouse jobs at the new site. These events will allow potential employees to find out more information about the roles on offer and how to apply. Anyone who would like to book their place on a presentation day should call the recruitment team on 08456 44 92 44. The dates of these events will be announced shortly.
All the positions are permanent and employees will be guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime available where required. Rates of pay start at £7 per hour with increases following the qualifying periods.
Councillor Steve Claymore, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said, “This is good news for Tamworth and shows that businesses see our location and infrastructure as key to setting up new businesses.
“In time, this business could be employing 700 people in Tamworth, which is a real boost for the town and our economy. We have supported this initiative from the start through planning and economic development advice. I look forward to this hub opening and providing jobs for Tamworth residents.”
In addition, Igloo is recruiting permanent and temporary drivers. Anyone interested in attending a presentation day should contact the recruitment team on 08456 44 92 44.
