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New plans to boost our local hospitality sector
Newcastle is known for its incredible hospitality – in Newcastle North, the sector generates over £140 million and supports over 3,900 jobs in the area. However, the impact of Covid has been...
Catherine’s Catch Up – 14 April
From a rare Saturday sitting to save British Steel to spending time in Newcastle North with residents, charities and businesses, it has been a busy week! For regular updates, follow me on social...
Government scheme to tackle surface water flooding in Newcastle
The Government has announced plans to build or repair over 1,000 flood schemes across the country, including in Kingston Park as well as the Town Moor. This initiative aims to protect communities...
Catherine’s Catch Up – 07 April
From responding to debates as Minister for School Standards to meeting residents in Newcastle North, here is a look into my week. As always, for regular updates, please find me on social media...
State pension rising for thousands of Newcastle’s pensioners
State pension rising for thousands of Newcastle’s pensioners Pensioners in Newcastle North will be receiving a pay lift of up to £470 this year, following the Government’s confirmation of a 4.1%...
Community pharmacies to receive an extra £617 million over two years
Patients in Newcastle North are set to benefit from more services at their local pharmacy following a new deal between the Labour Government and Community Pharmacy England. Under the previous...
Great Park Transport Update
Dear Resident, I know residents have been concerned about the changes to bus services in Great Park, therefore I met with the Great Park Transport Advisory Board to discuss the issues with them....
Catherine’s Catch Up – 31 March
It was a busy week in Iceland last week for the International Summit on the Teaching Profession. I also welcomed the Chancellor’s Spring Statement which will boost economic growth in Newcastle...
Spring Statement to boost Newcastle’s growth
In last week's Spring Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined measures that will boost our economy, increase national security and raise living standards for those in Newcastle North...
New measures to boost construction workforce and get Britain building
As part of our Plan for Change to build 1.5 million homes, the Government has announced £600 million worth of investment over the next four years to get Britain building, training 60,000 more...
48 schools and NHS sites across the North East to save on their energy bills through Great British Energy
Catherine McKinnell MP has welcomed the news that 48 schools and NHS sites across the North East are to receive funding from Great British Energy to fit solar panels, saving thousands of pounds...
Catherine’s Catch Up – 24 March
It has been another busy week in both Newcastle North and Westminster! For regular updates, follow me on social media here. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Last week, I responded to a...