Ben Wallace MP

BEN WALLACE MP

DISCOUNT UPVC & GLAZING

uPVC Windows & Doors Replacement Double Glazed Windows Conservatories Cladding, Gutters & Fascias Caravan & Park Home Specialist

With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, we off er a friendly, reliable service and guarantee value for money.

Ring Nigel on...

m: 07789 498 572 t: 01253 892849

Typical Back Door from just £430

I hope you all had a great break over the Christmas period. I have enjoyed spending time with my family and have recharged my batteries. I believe that one of the positives that has come from the Covid situation is the fact that we all appreciate much more the time spent with friends and family. Judging from correspondence from constituents, we also appreciate our outstanding emergency services and armed forces more than we normally would. NHS workers deserve to be highlighted as they continue to do everything possible to combat the Covid pandemic. As I stated in my last article, winter brings many challenges for the NHS and I want to thank all NHS staff for their dedication and professionalism during the continuing difficult situation we find ourselves in. As always, to keep up to date with the latest advice, please go to the government’s website: www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-

coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-canand-cannot-do

I am delighted to be travelling around the constituency and have recently visited Garstang Community Academy. It was great to be shown around the school by the headteacher, Mr Ashcroft, the deputy headteacher, Ms Royds and a particular pleasure to meet pupils including the school’s head girl and head boy, who were great ambassadors for the school. While it was sometimes difficult for me to get out and about in the community during the current pandemic, it is vital that I do travel throughout the constituency whenever safe and possible. It is also an extremely enjoyable aspect of my role. With winter truly upon us, some can struggle during extreme conditions. Whether it is

BEN WALLACE MP (cont)

travelling or keeping warm in their own homes. For advice and guidance please go to www.lancashire.gov.uk/winter or www.

metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-andadvice/seasonal-advice/travel/winter-carkit

Some constituents have experienced long waiting times from the DVLA. As a result I have written to them and received the following reply: ‘ We have been working with a significantly reduced number of staff on site to ensure social distancing and we are experiencing significantly increased demand for our services. Previous industrial action has also led to delays and difficulties contacting us by telephone. To help mitigate the impact of delays, digital service enhancements are underway, and we have reconfigured our accommodation to safely maximise the number of staff on site. Additional staff are being recruited and we have secured extra office space in Swansea and Birmingham to house more staff. This will be surge capacity accommodation and resourced to help reduce backlogs while providing future resilience and business continuity.’ My advice is to ensure applications for licences etc are submitted in plenty of time. The government is committed to the Covid booster vaccine dose: it helps give longerterm protection against getting seriously ill from the virus. With this in mind, you can now receive your booster at Wyre’s mobile vaccine clinics. These are available to anyone 18 or over that had their second vaccine three months prior. There are warnings that there could be considerable queues at the clinics so please be prepared. It is incredibly important to get the booster vaccine. Please remember anyone of eligible age can drop

We also supply logs in ton bags, nets of logs & kindling, fi regrates & much more

COAL

OPEN SACK FUEL

Coal from £15.50 per 50kg bag Ovoids from £16.50 per 50kg bag PREPACKED FUEL

PHONE 01524 32176 for coal or 01524 849696 for bott led gas

Coal from £6 per 20kg Ovoids from £7.50 per 20kg Union Briquett es (wood coal) from £7.70 per 20kg We also supply logs in ton bags, nets of logs & kindling, fi regrates etc We are the main stockist in this area for Homeheat and Calor bott led gas, barbeques, pati o heaters and mobile gas fi res for sale. FREE DELIVERY

(minimum order: open sack 2 bags, pre-packed 5 bags) We deliver to your area every 2 weeks and if required the driver will call to see if you need any fuel V Catlow & Son Ltd

White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe LA3 3BS The company is into the 3rd generation of the Catlow family | “A Diploma Coal Merchant”