Helen Goodman

Working Hard for all in Bishop Auckland

JOINT CALL FOR COUNTY-WIDE FREE BUS PASS

Four County Durham MPs, including Helen, have called on district councils in the area to join forces in a free bus pass scheme for the whole county.
A government scheme - promising free local bus travel for older and disabled people – is due to enter force in April.  But the scheme will only offer pensioners free […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 12th, 2006 | Comments Off

HELEN PRESSES FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RURAL AREAS

Helen is spearheading a new effort to change planning law to allow more affordable housing to be built in rural areas.
In the District of Teesdale there is a serious shortage of affordable housing for first-time buyers.  This is a beautiful rural district with some of the housing problems often associated with similar areas in wealthier […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 10th, 2006 | Comments Off

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