I would like to wish all my constituents a Happy Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a peaceful and successful New Year.
It has been a momentous year, with the loss of our much loved head of state and the accession of a new king. I’ve set out my thoughts for the festive season in this message on my website.
In these final weeks of 2022 since I sent you my last update, I have been working hard to tackle the problems in the planning system which are threatening Barnet with overdevelopment and high-rise blocks of flats. After an amendment I tabled secured the signatures of 60 MPs, the Communities Secretary, Michael Gove, has brought forward a significant reform package to give local communities a greater say in what is built in their neighbourhood.
I was also present at the Barnet Council planning committee last week to oppose the plans to increase the size of the development in North London Business Park to almost 2500 flats. I warmly welcome the unanimous cross-party decision by councillors to reject these tower blocks.
Looking ahead to 2023, we all know that this will be a very difficult winter. The Government’s energy bill support scheme is helping millions of families and businesses, but many are still experiencing hardship and difficulty as a result of the inflation caused by the Ukraine war. I shall continue to work to secure the help my constituents need at this tough time.
Further information on my campaigns and activities is available in the links below to articles on my website. Please forward this email to anyone you think would be interested to read it or might like to join this mailing list.
All the best
Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers
Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet
Christmas message from Theresa Villiers MP
This will be the first Christmas for three years when people will be able to spend time with friends and family with no Covid restrictions in place. I hope that the Nativity’s spiritual message of hope can resonate with people of all faiths and none. The census might be showing that fewer of us identify as Christians than in past eras, but the religious message of Christmas is still a strong one, despite the hubbub of shopping and food and social events. Read more....
Happy Chanukah 2022!
I would like to wish Happy Chanukah to all my Jewish constituents. The festival known as Chanukah or Hanukkah begins on the evening of 18th December and continues until 26th December. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated by the Jewish community with the lighting of the chanukia candelabra, family gatherings, and traditional foods. Read more....
NLBP victory welcomed by Barnet MP
Chipping Barnet MP Theresa Villiers has welcomed the decision by Barnet Council to throw out a huge extension of the North London Business Park development. Theresa spoke at the planning committee meeting to express her strong opposition to the plans for nearly 2500 flats because of their height and density. A large and loud group of residents was also there at Hendon Town Hall to express their views. Read more....
"Get the gritters going" urges Villiers
When extreme cold hit Barnet, MP Theresa Villiers was in touch with Barnet Council to ask them to grit pavements and side roads as a matter of urgency, following concerns raised by local people. Read more....
Cash to keep schools warm welcomed by MP
A £500 million of energy efficiency upgrades for schools and colleges has been welcomed by your local MP after she pressed the Chancellor for the money in advance of the Autumn Statement. Read more....
Villiers secures planning reform to give local communities a greater say in what gets built
Communities Secretary, Michael Gove, has announced changes to the planning system, responding to amendment NC21 tabled by Theresa Villiers MP to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. This was backed by 60 MPs and led to the Government postponing votes on the Bill to allow time for negotiations between backbench MPs and Ministers. Read more....
How to contact Theresa
The best way to get help from Theresa is to email her on [email protected], ring her constituency office on 020 8449 7345, or write to her at 163 High Street, Barnet, Herts, EN5 5SU.
Theresa’s next diarised surgery takes place from 1030 to 1200 on Saturday 7th January at her constituency office at 163 High Street. Constituents wishing to see Theresa or her staff will need to make an appointment in advance. You will NOT be seen if you turn up without a pre-booked appointment. Bookings for face-to-face meetings or Zoom calls can be made using the contact details set out in the preceding paragraph.
