MP Raises Cockle Concerns

MP Raises Cockle Concerns

North West Norfolk MP James Wild has raised concerns in Parliament about fishermen in King’s Lynn not able to fish for cockles this year. He said a number of people have contacted him concerned about the impact this will have and has taken part in meetings to discuss...
New Hospital Discussed In Parliament

New Hospital Discussed In Parliament

The Health Secretary Sajid Javid says there is a ‘powerful case’ for a new hospital in King’s Lynn. He made the comments during a debate in Parliament after the Queen’s Speech. It followed North West Norfolk MP James Wild telling his colleagues there were now 1500...
MP Welcomes More Police

MP Welcomes More Police

Figures show over 200 new officers have joined Norfolk Police since September 2019, according to local MP James Wild. He says it fits in with the Government drive to have 20,000 more police officers on the streets by March next year. Mr Wild, who represents North West...
Anti-Flooding Scheme Underway

Anti-Flooding Scheme Underway

A scheme aimed at cutting flooding in several West and North Norfolk villages is under way. The £1.5m projects aims to help the Burnhams and the Creakes near Fakenham deal with heavy flooding and prevent sewage coming up from drains. Floods in 2021 prompted North West...
More Help For Those With Terminal Illness

More Help For Those With Terminal Illness

North West Norfolk MP James Wild is welcoming the speeding up of benefits help for those with terminal illnesses. It means those nearing the end of their life will get fast-tracked help to Universal Credit and other support from April 4 this year. This comes after a...