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Funding mechanism for Internal Drainage Boards

9 October 2024

Inland flooding in Norfolk - and many other counties - has got significantly worse in the last 5 years.

Highlighting the need for more investment in SEND provision in rural areas

9 October 2024

I spoke yesterday in a Westminster Hall debate on SEND provision in the East of England, highlighting the impact of the recent surge in demand which is overwhelming schools in mid-Norfolk and the need for the funding formula to properly account for rural costs.

Mid Norfolk Headteacher's Forum

27 September 2024

Further to the announcement by Norfolk County Council to cut SEND funding, I convened another Headteacher's Forum with the headteachers in my patch to get their take on the current situation they are faced with.

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Statement on High Grove Solar Farm

20 September 2024

Having spent 12 years working on the SubStations at Necton to help Necton and other affected villages get the community benefit and compensation they need I’m very concerned by this latest proposal.

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Freeman writes to Flooding Minister after announcement on new Flood Resilience Taskforce

18 September 2024

Last week the new Minister for Water and Flooding Emma Hardy convened a new Flood Resilience Taskforce.

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Statement on the government's new flooding taskforce

16 September 2024

George Freeman welcomes the launch of a new taskforce on flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences.

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Speeches in the House

George Freeman MP speaking in Westminster Hall

George Freeman highlights high demand for SEND provision and need to account for rural costs

8 October 2024

George Freeman speaks in a debate on SEND provision in the East of England, highlighting the impact of the recent surge in demand which is overwhelming schools in mid-Norfolk and the need for the funding formula to properly account for rural costs.

George Freeman MP speaking in the House of Commons

Freeman calls on Ministers to “think again” on scrapping the Winter Fuel Payment

10 September 2024

George Freeman speaks in the Winter Fuel Payments debate in Parliament and tells the Government that if they go ahead with scrapping this payment constituents of Mid Norfolk will not forget. “It’s unfair, unjust, unprecedented and I urge ministers to think again.” he said.

George Freeman highlights the need for a more integrated approach to supporting the Early Years, Mental Health & Social Care needs of children

9 September 2024

George Freeman calls on the Government to support early years education in the Budget, in particular he highlights the need to better integrate mental health support, learning difficulty support and social care support into just one network of support.

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Constituency Campaigns

NHS Dentists

When we think of our health, too often, as a society, we neglect to consider the importance of our teeth. Dental health is a crucial part of NHS services however and it is vital that EVERYONE can access the support they need.

Offshore Wind Infrastructure

For all of those of us that love and appreciate our beautiful rural and coastal landscapes here in the East, it is clear that the current chaotic “free for all” approach to delivering offshore wind infrastructure is unsustainable in the long term.

George Freeman MP outside new houses in North Tuddenham

Planning and Protecting Our Rural Landscape and Heritage

Building enough houses to make sure everyone in our area has the chance for a roof of their own, while also making sure we protect our rural landscape and heritage, is often a difficult balance.

That’s why I set up my Norfolk Way Project to promote a new model of rural development, protecting our heritage AND driving a ‘Rural Renaissance’ in our towns and villages with improved transport links and new businesses and opportunities.

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Local Business/Campaign Spotlight

Business Spotlight – Hannah Art

30 November 2023

One of the joys of my weekly constituency visits is getting to meet inspirational people – which is why it is such a delight for me to spotlight ‘Hannah Art’, the wonderful business set up by fourteen year old Hannah Fewell, whom I recently met at Banham Zoo’s brilliant ‘Christmas Enterprise Festival’.

Cranswick Country Foods – Vacancies

14 June 2023

Further to the brilliant Wayland Chamber of Commerce Jobs Fair in Watton that I helped support with local councillors and the DWP, I am delighted to helped showcase some of the local job opportunities on offer right here in Mid Norfolk.

Watton Jobs Fair – Friday 2nd June – 10am-2pm – Queens Memorial Hall, Watton

Are you an upcoming school leaver, someone in search of a job, or even someone just looking for a new exciting career or opportunity?

Are you a local business interested in speaking to LOCAL people about opportunities in their area.

Then Wayland Chamber of Commerce want to hear from YOU!

Mid Norfolk Railway – Emergency ‘Back On Track’ Appeal

28 March 2023

The ’Back On Track’ Emergency Appeal aims to raise £95,000 that, when combined with the funds already raised by the MNR, will hopefully allow the railway to reopen on a staged basis from the summer.

Norwich Jobs Fair

Looking to get back into work or change your career?

The Norwich Jobs Fair will be taking place between 10am-1pm on Wednesday 13th July at the Forum in the Norwich.

No registration is required. You can just turn up and talk to companies from various sectors and industries. It is completely free to come along

Wymondham Food and Drink Festival 2022

Wymondham Food and Drink Festival 2022 will take place on Sunday 26th June between 10am-4pm. The event promises local and East Anglian culinary delights including hot food, street food, artisan foods and more.

North Elmham Tennis Club

9 May 2022

Award-winning North Elmham Tennis Club, located near to Dereham and Fakenham, offers year-round coaching, tournaments and social play for all ages and abilities.