Andrew has written to Bim Afolami, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, calling for renewed efforts to support financial inclusion as bank branches close across the country.
Andrew Murrison has received a reply from Boots’ boss Sebastian James in response to his letter about the chemist’s services in Warminster after a number of residents contacted him.
Andrew held a Teams meeting with bank hub approver LINK on Thursday to discuss access to banking in Westbury and Warminster. LINK has just approved a banking hub in Westbury which otherwise has no bank.
Andrew Murrison met with Cllr Bill Parks, officials and residents (pictured) on Friday to discuss heavy winter flooding at the Boreham, Woodcock, Bishopstrow Road junction, Warminster.
Andrew has warmly welcomed the new that LINK, after assessing community need, will be establishing a banking hub in Westbury. The hub will be set up by bank-owned infrastructure company Cash Access UK.
Andrew Murrison has written to DEFRA minister Sir Mark Spencer and the Environment Agency congratulating him on directing the EA to pause issuing permits for waste incinerators pending a review of overcapacity.
Andrew Murrison has welcomed the inclusion of Wiltshire in the government's announcement of 'safety valve' funding for special needs following a bid by Wiltshire Council.
The authority is one of four councils sharing the money. Wiltshire is getting £67 million over 6 years.
Andrew has visited Polar Thermal packaging Ltd Warminster to congratulate its founder Paul Harrison (pictured) on being awarded a four year framework contract by the NHS to provide high quality thermal products. Andrew said;
