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Local Matters with Sir Alan Haselhurst M . P
Sir Alan Hazelhurst
I have had the pleasure of representing the Saffron Walden constituency for 40 years this year . It is an area full of enterprise , innovation and rolling countryside . The constituency has considerable infrastructure in the shape of Stansted Airport , London ’ s third largest airport , a direct rail link to London and the M11 . These each present their own unique challenges and opportunities to our area . With Saffron Walden growing , housing will need to be a priority in order to ensure we can cater for those who wish to benefit from the fantastic travel infrastructure we have in place and the many charms of the area . Choosing where new houses are placed is , of course , fraught with difficulty , but those involved in the decision making process are committed to building in a way that is in the best interests of communities across the constituency .
The West Anglia Taskforce , of which I am Chair , is looking at ways to improve our rail network . As a frequent user of the trains in and out of London I am acutely aware of how vital this service is to our towns and villages , and well accustomed to the frustration felt when it fails to work as it should , so the improvements being made , and being planned , are welcome . Abellio Greater Anglia are investing £ 1.5 billion over the course of the franchise . This includes a complete fleet overhaul with new carriages entering service in 2019 / 2020 , all featuring superfast WiFi , plug sockets and air conditioning as standard . This will not only make travelling on the line better , but faster too . The 10 % increase in fleet size will allow Greater Anglia to run longer and more frequent trains . The delay repay scheme has simplified the method of obtaining a refund for those journeys which are delayed . Progress is being made , but I shall endeavour to push for continued improvement .
London Stansted is the fourth largest airport in the UK , serving 24 million passengers a year to over 170 destinations across 35 countries . With permission to serve an increased number of passengers within current site boundaries , Stansted Airport looks set to grow . It is important to ensure that any growth is responsible and does not have any negative impact on surrounding communities . I continue to be in regular contact with officials at the airport to ensure sustainable and responsible growth , but with over 11,000 jobs and a £ 400 million contribution to the local and national economy , it is vital that we remain committed to ensuring its success .
It is an exciting time to represent such a vibrant constituency as Saffron Walden , a place in which we are all invested , and one I am sure will continue to succeed for many years to come .
Since the writing of this article , our way of life has come under threat . We have fallen victim to a crime against our country , our society and the very fabric of our democracy . An act so grave , so heinous , it can be considered as nothing less than an assault against all we stand for . My sincerest condolences , thoughts and prayers are with all those who have suffered .
March 22nd 2017 marks a dark day in the history of our nation . Democracy has been victim to forces that seek only to destroy . They will fail . Our way of life goes on . We will not bow to terror nor allow our lives to alter . Our security services , to whom we owe so much , moved toward the danger while instructing others to move away . At a time when nothing but anger , hatred and fear would be easy , people came together . This is why no force , no crime , no methods , will ever drive us apart . Attack us they might , but defeat us they never will .
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