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  • PRESS RELEASE : Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation [May 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation [May 2023]

    The press release issued by the Department for Education on 4 May 2023.

    Six green apprenticeships are to be marked with the Coronation emblem in recognition of their sustainability credentials.

    Six green apprenticeships have been hand-picked by industry experts to mark the Coronation in recognition of their sustainability credentials, the Department for Education has announced today (4 May 2023).

    In honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation, the apprenticeships have been selected for their contribution to creating a low carbon economy by ensuring the country’s workforce is equipped with the skills needed to support the transition to net zero.

    The official Coronation emblem will be used by employers and Government to promote the six apprenticeships, which include Low Carbon Heating Technician, Sustainability Business Specialist and Countryside Worker.  The apprenticeships are the gold-standard for green skills training, encouraging more people to take up the opportunity to gain the skills to build an exciting career in the green industry while meeting the skills needs of employers and boosting economic growth, one of the Prime Minister’s 5 priorities.

    Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said:

    As we work towards our net zero goals, it has never been more important to prioritise green skills and protect our natural environment. In recognition of the critical role education and skills play in responding to climate change, these green apprenticeships have been selected in honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation.

    These gold-standard, sustainable apprenticeships offer people the chance to embark on exciting new careers in industries from forestry to construction, and contribute to creating a more sustainable economy.

    The six apprenticeships are:

    • Countryside Worker (level 2)
    • Forest Craftsperson (level 3)
    • Low Carbon Heating Technician (level 3)
    • Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician (level 3)
    • Sustainability Business Specialist (level 7)
    • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (level 4)

    The six sustainable apprenticeships were designed by employers working with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), who considered the impact of each occupation on the environment and future workforce. They also reflect His Majesty’s longstanding commitment to ensuring natural assets endure for future generations, integrating renewable energy sources into our everyday lives, and applying sustainability into every aspect of our economy.

    Jennifer Coupland, chief executive of IfATE, said:

    These six apprenticeships represent the gold-standard for green skills and will pave the way for hundreds more.

    We all have a role to play in tackling climate change. Thanks to vital input from a range of employers we are one step closer to putting the environment at the heart of apprenticeships.

    We urge more employers to get involved and hope many students will consider these exciting career opportunities.

    The six apprenticeships were selected from a list of over 200 identified by IfATE’s expert green skills panel, showcasing the variety of green apprenticeships available. The panel works with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Education, supported by employers to make sure the right skills are in place to deliver the technology shift and nature-based solutions the UK needs.

    To mark the announcement, the Education Secretary visited Richmond Park and met apprentices already working as apprentices on these six apprenticeships.

    Andrew Scattergood, Chief Executive of The Royal Parks, said:

    The Royal Parks charity was pleased to welcome the Secretary of State and apprentices from around the country to Richmond Park this morning. The development of green skills and the ability to access those development opportunities has never been more important.

  • Lee Anderson – 2023 Comments Saying Republicans Should Emigrate

    Lee Anderson – 2023 Comments Saying Republicans Should Emigrate

    The comments made by Lee Anderson, the Vice-Chair of the Conservative Party, on Twitter on 7 May 2023.

    Not My King? If you do not wish to live in a country that has a monarchy the solution is not to turn up with your silly boards. The solution is to emigrate.

  • NEWS STORY : Conservative Tom Wootton has been elected Mayor of Bedford [May 2023]

    NEWS STORY : Conservative Tom Wootton has been elected Mayor of Bedford [May 2023]

    STORY

    Conservative Tom Wootton has won the election to become the Mayor of Bedford, beating the incumbent Liberal Democrat Mayor, Dave Hodgson, by 145 votes.

    The results were:

    Name of Candidate Description Number of Votes Recorded*
    ALI, SAQHIB IJTHEHAD Labour Party 11,568
    HODGSON, DAVE Liberal Democrat 15,602
    SPURRELL, ADRIAN PAUL Green Party 3,795
    THOMAS, ALBERTO GEORGE Heritage Party 887
    WOOTTON, TOM Conservative Party Candidate 15,747

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    Bedford Borough Council

  • Rishi Sunak – 2023 Comments on the Coronation

    Rishi Sunak – 2023 Comments on the Coronation

    The comments made by Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, on 6 May 2023.

    Today’s Coronation is a moment of extraordinary national pride. No other country could put on such a dazzling display. But it is not just a spectacle. It’s a proud expression of our history, culture, and traditions. It is a vivid demonstration of the modern character of our country. And a cherished ritual through which a new era is born. God Save The King.

  • Keir Starmer – 2023 Comments on the Local Election Results

    Keir Starmer – 2023 Comments on the Local Election Results

    The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on Twitter on 5 May 2023.

    We’ve changed our party.

    We’ve won the trust and confidence of voters.

    And now we can go on to change our country: to cut the cost of living, cut waiting times and cut crime.

    Let’s build a better Britain.

  • Andrew Bridgen – 2023 Comments on the Local Election Results

    Andrew Bridgen – 2023 Comments on the Local Election Results

    The comments made by Andrew Bridgen, the Independent MP for North West Leicestershire, on Twitter on 5 May 2023.

    A dire night for the Conservative Party in the local elections. Ignore the will of people at your peril.

    When the people are scared of the politicians that’s tyranny, when the politicians are scared of the people that’s democracy.

    A lot of politicians will rightly be getting scared now.

  • John Redwood – 2023 Comments on the Local Election Results

    John Redwood – 2023 Comments on the Local Election Results

    The comments made by John Redwood, the Conservative MP for Wokingham, on Twitter on 5 May 2023.

    Many former Conservative voters stayed at home in protest at high taxes, lack of control of our borders, and too much local and national government interference in their lives.

  • Simon Clarke – 2023 Statement on the Middlesbrough Mayoral Result

    Simon Clarke – 2023 Statement on the Middlesbrough Mayoral Result

    The statement made by Simon Clarke, the Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, on 5 May 2023.

    We will get the results from our local councils today – likely this afternoon. However, overnight we have had the #Middlesbrough Mayoral result.
    I want to pay tribute to outgoing Mayor Tees Issues by Andy Preston. Winning the Mayoralty from Labour in 2019 was an historic achievement, which most people would never have believed was possible in such a stronghold for the party. Since then, Andy and I haven’t agreed on everything, but he was a force for good in the town, championing inward investment and talking Middlesbrough up rather than talking us down.
    There are many important parts of his legacy that I will work to build on and to defend, including critically the plans for town centre regeneration, where the new Mayoral Development Corporation delivered with Ben Houchen – Tees Valley Mayor has the powers and funding to transform areas like Gresham which Labour left in ruins.
    There are also great new proposals like the new school being planned with Star Academies and Eton, which will give so many local children a fantastic head start in life if it goes ahead – again, I will do my utmost to make sure Labour do not now stop this for ideological reasons.
    Putting yourself forward for election to public office takes courage and conviction, whatever political party you stand for, or none, and I wish Andy and his family all the best with new adventures.
    It is also important to respect democracy and I will work as constructively as possible with the incoming Mayor Chris Cooke to deliver for Middlesbrough, and to defend the interests of everyone in south Middlesbrough and ensure we receive a fair deal from the new council.
  • Johnny Mercer – 2023 Comments on Conservative Results in Plymouth

    Johnny Mercer – 2023 Comments on Conservative Results in Plymouth

    The comments made by Johnny Mercer, the Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View, on Twitter on 5 May 2023.

    I’m afraid it’s been a terrible night in Plymouth as we lost every seat we stood in. We lost some outstanding friends and colleagues who have given decades of service to Plymouth.

    Take it on the chin, learn and go again tomorrow. It’s going to be a fight but I like a fight.

  • COUNCILLOR DATABASE : Pauline Porter from North Norfolk District Council

    COUNCILLOR DATABASE : Pauline Porter from North Norfolk District Council

    COUNCILLOR DATABASE

    Pauline Porter is the councillor for the ward of Bacton on North Norfolk council.

    They were elected as a councillor until 4 May 2027 and they represent the Conservative Party.

    2023 Bacton Election Result

    This database is a growing resource where we hope to interview councillors, link to news stories relating to them and add any speeches or interviews they make. Please do contact us with any updates to the information provided above or for any councillors to offer us interviews about their work.