Latest News from Duncan Baker MP

As ever it has been a busy month focusing on community work around North Norfolk Herewith are a number of highlights of what I’ve been up to around the area

Victory Homes

The state of our social housing has been brought to my attention and I have been concerned about the number of damp and mould cases brought to me I have a meeting with the Chief Executive of Victory Housing and will be taking forward my overall concerns, including the numbers of homes being sold off If you are having issues with outstanding repairs or mould and damp, please do get in touch with my office so we can help you

North Walsham Jobs Fair

In early January I worked with the North Walsham DWP office to help local people try and find a new job opportunity We held a jobs fair on the 13th January in North Walsham Community Centre This saw 25 businesses and job providers talk to over 200 people A resounding success!

More Mental Health Funding

I was very happy with the further investment announced for mental health funding across the country, with Norfolk and Waveney due to directly benefit from the money This is an area that I've campaigned on tirelessly, to ensure our services receive the investment they need I was incredibly proud when I managed to persuade the local NHS to support mental health clinics at Cromer hospital, offering much-needed care to people in North Norfolk

Clifton Park - Cromer

I'm sure many were considerably concerned when the news broke about the land clearance at Clifton Park in Cromer. An area which presumably was home to many species of animals and plants and cleared, as I understand completely without professionals first assessing the site I was quick to act on this, writing almost immediately to North Norfolk District Council, The Norfolk Wildlife Trust, and the Environment Agency My letter has been seen by the Chair of Natural England and the case is being looked into further

We missed out on Levelling Up Money

I am very disappointed that NNDC have lost out on four consecutive Levelling Up and Community Renewal Fund bids I have written to the council expressing my views and want us to plan now, to find ambitious and imaginative projects that will win government approval I had wanted the important Holway Road/A149 roundabout to be included in the bid which would improve safety on one of our main roads and ease summer congestion I have subsequently met with the road’s Minister to take this forward

If you have problems that I can take up for you, please do not hesitate to contact my office at duncan@duncanbaker org uk

Duncan Baker MP

Member of Parliament for North Norfolk

New Norfolk Art Group ‘Eight by Eight ’

Launches at Easter Exhibition in Holt

Popular equine artist David ‘Mouse’ Cooper is one of eight high profile Norfolk artists staging a group exhibition this Easter in Holt The exhibition goes under the title ‘Eight by Eight ’ featuring eight paintings each from eight artists In addition to ‘Mouse’ the participating artists are Rachel Thomas and six members of the Institute of East Anglian Artists: Nicholas Elliott IEA, Rosemary Carruthers IEA, Les Williams IEA, Pauline Sexton IEA, Chris Giles IEAP, and Bob Brandt FIEA All the artists have very different styles of painting, but have one thing is common: huge talent, and an ability to convey emotion with paint

In addition to Mouses’ equine paintings the work on show will feature floral, landscapes, cityscapes marine and abstract work –which makes for a fascinating mix of superb artwork

The exhibition is open 7th16th April, 10 00 a m to 5 00 p m at the Anwen and John Hurt Exhibition Space, The Community Centre, Holt, N25 6DN For more details contact Nicholas Elliott 07914 778836

by artist David ‘Mouse’