JULIE MARSON

MP FOR HERTFORD & STORTFORD

New shared banking hub will be coming to Ware!

Ware is getting a new shared banking hub! Since it lost all six of its high street banks, I have been concerned about access to cash in the town. Throughout the last few months I have pressed ministers and Link, the UK’s largest cash machine network, for a review of Ware’s access-to-cash needs in response.

Ware was recommended for a new shared banking hub as a result and Link will work with Cash Access UK to implement it. This will make a big difference to people in town, especially the elderly and most vulnerable. I am thrilled Ware will now have a range of banking services it needs at the soon-to-reopen Post Office I campaigned for and this new shared banking hub.

Backing Future Living

In Hertford, it was a pleasure to introduce Safeguarding Minister Sarah Dines MP to Future Living, a charity supporting women, men and children to live full and complete lives after experiencing domestic abuse.

We met the fantastic Sandra and her team and sat in on a session of their innovative Monica Programme with inspirational clients. As a former magistrate in domestic abuse courts, this is a cause close to my own heart and I continue to support Future Living’s incredible work.

Thank you to our care homes

I also visited Bentley House Care Home in Hertford and Hazel End Care Home in Bishop’s Stortford again to celebrate Care Home Open Week. Care homes are a vital part of our community and I remain a firm supporter of their work. Thank you to the wonderful staff and residents there for such a warm welcome.

Lots of constituents asked me to attend Age UK’s recent event in Parliament. It was great to hear their latest updates and raise the challenges older people in Hertford and Stortford face. They are a fantastic organisation and I continue to support their brilliant work.

Issues in Sawbridgeworth

In Sawbridgeworth, I met up with local residents David and Philip to discuss traffic and parking issues in the town. I completely share their frustrations and am working with local and county councillors to look at what might be able to improve things. I will be sure to share any updates.

Holding developers to account

I also met with Housing Minister Rachel Maclean MP in Westmin- ster to discuss local developments and ensure the proposed Infrastructure Levy will effectively hold developers and their commitments to account. This is an important issue for people in our area.

Recess? Work continues...

Though the Parliamentary summer recess and school holidays are upon us, my work for constituents carries on as normal. If you need my help, please get in touch at julie.marson.mp@parliament.uk.