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Our Magazine is published every Feb 2021 other month and is freely available to Mar 2021 our members www.cenca.co.uk Stay ‘In Touch’ with the ISSUE 63 Corby & E Northants Conservative Association Published by RM Boyd on behalf of Corby & E Northants Conservative Association and Tom Pursglove MP, all at CENCA, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1SZ Printed by Contract Printing Services Ltd., Unit J, Cavendish Courtyard, Sallow Road, Weldon North Industrial Estate, Corby, NN17 5DZ The Prime Minister’s statement 6 Jan 2020. This virus mutation is spreading with frightening ease and speed in spite of the sterling work of the British public, But this country will come together and the miracle of scientific endeavour, . Compilation byRBoyd Compilation . much of it right here in the UK, has given us not only the sight of the finish Pixabay line but a clear route to get there. We have already vaccinated more from people in this country than in the rest of Europe combined and we will give the House the maximum possible Vesna Harni Vesna transparency about our acceleration of this effort publishing daily updates online from Monday so that jab by jab Hon Members can scrutinise the progress being made every single day. Nurse Image by Image Nurse THE ROLLOUT OF THE VACCINE IS UNDERWAY WITH THE MOST VULNERABLE FIRST IN THE QUEUE. WHEN YOUR TURN COMES PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET IT AS IT IS THE ONLY WAY WE WILL FINALLY OVERCOME THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE. AND PLEASE IGNORE THE SCAREDY-CAT ANTI-VAXXERS. ‘THE INJECTION DOESN’T HURT AND IS SIMILAR TO THE ANNUAL FLU JAB’. WASH HANDS COVER FACE MAKE SPACE 2 metres Regularly In enclosed spaces or 1 metre with mask Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP want independence from the UK They may find this interesting reading: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government’s continuing policy of support during the coronavirus (and this includes support to Scotland). ‘Business support is a devolved policy and therefore the responsibility of the devolved administrations, which will receive additional CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE funding as a result of these announcements in the usual manner: Cover. The Virus 2. Help for Scotland 3. Association Chairman’s report • the Scottish Government will receive 4. Office opening times £375 million 5. Union Jack and Elections • the Welsh Government will receive £227 6. Cllr David Sims 7. AGM notice million 8. Cllr Kevin Watt • the Northern Ireland Executive will 9. Prime Minister’s message receive £127 million 10-11. PFCC Report • this will contribute to the funding which 12. Statues 13. Ray Jackson has already been guaranteed by the UK 14. Local Council Structure Government, to continue to provide the 15. A Reader writes & Corby Conservative Club devolved administrations the certainty 16. Matt Hancock they need to plan for their COVID-19 17. Government grants 18. Virtual Events response in the months ahead 19. MOG • small businesses in the devolved administrations should also be able to (Note: Page numbers are not shown in the benefit from other UK-wide measures in magazine but the list above should help you find articles.) the government’s unprecedented package of support for business, including the various business lending schemes (where the repayment terms If any members would like to submit a letter or an were made easier as part of the Winter article for the Magazine or comment on our Economy Plan), and the extension of the contributors’ articles please email the editor at Self Employment Income Support [email protected]. Letters may be edited. Scheme. The comments of all Magazine contributors are obviously their own opinion which do not necessarily It is unlikely that Scotland would have been reflect the views of the Conservative Party, our able to supply this level of funding if it were members, the Association or its management. separated from the United Kingdom.’ JUST A THOUGHT: Never forget that Sir Keir Starmer is a man who is even more anti-Brexit than Corbyn. He led the charge for a second referendum, tried to frustrate Brexit 43 times, wanted to keep and expand free movement and proposed extending the transition period. 25 Jan 2021 Darren Mott OBE, Chief Executive of the Conservative Party. LOCAL Conservative Association Chairman’s Report to Members Cllr Lee Wilkes (Association Chairman) 24 Jan 2021 Vaccine status. The coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the Brexit. Whether you voted Leave world, but we can take heart that or Remain, I’m sure we can all vaccinations are been rolled out in breathe a sigh of relief that a deal record numbers. The UK has has been done. A year after administered more vaccinations promising the public that he would than the rest of Europe put “get Brexit done”, our Prime together, we truly are leading the Minister has done just that, and I way in fighting Covid-19. have pasted below a note I recently received from him: - So far: - Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP • Over 5 million people Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party vaccinated in our world-leading rollout A year ago we fulfilled our promise and got Brexit done and despite the challenges of last year we stood firm and reclaimed • 1 in 10 UK adults are now our independence, taking back control of our laws and destiny on vaccinated 1st January this year. We did this so that we could bounce back stronger—delivering on • Over 2 million vaccinations more of our priorities and defeating the pandemic. So I hope you’ll continue to support our Party as we mark the a week (285 jabs a minute!) historic first anniversary of Britain’s exit from the EU and our first month of independence. • Currently over 1200 active vaccination centres Unitary candidates – We have a great team of Prospective Candidates for the forthcoming Unitary Election. Of course in Elections. As I write this, the North these trying times, the Management Northamptonshire Unitary Election is still Committee and I understand that scheduled to be held on 6th May 2021, and Candidate’s situations may change, and we remain focussed on campaigning hard that we need to be flexible and able to to return as many Conservative Councillors rapidly adapt to those changes. It was as we can. Obviously this election is like no unfortunate recently that Jane Saggers, an other – we have been unable to canvass for excellent prospective candidate for the many months and are currently unable to Oundle Unitary Ward, had to withdraw. We deliver leaflets ourselves. I am aware that were however very lucky to be able to select the Liberal Democrats have decided to an exceptionally strong candidate in Cllr breach the “Stay at Home” guidance by Jason Smithers as a replacement. A asking their volunteers and candidates to number of you will know Jason as the deliver political leaflets door to door. We will Cabinet Member for Highways at not, instead we continue to work hard Northamptonshire County Council; he is behind the scenes to ensure that our also Deputy Leader of the North message is delivered to the public, whilst Northamptonshire Unitary Shadow Council. ensuring the safety of our candidates, Welcome to the team Jason. volunteers and the public. Continued>>>> Chairman’s Report — continued>>> Covid Grants. If any of you know (or own) the outer boundary of the area covered by businesses who need financial support the Council) a fantastic opportunity to help during this pandemic, please point them in shape, develop and lead a local Council the direction of their local Council: - specifically created to represent and support Corby residents. If you would like to be East Northamptonshire Link – considered as a Conservative Candidate for https://www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/ the election, please get in touch with Ray COVIDbusiness Boyd at [email protected] Corby Borough Council Link - Onwards and Upwards! https://www.corby.gov.uk/home/business/ Yours, b u s i n e s s - rates/covid - 19- s m a l l - businessgrant New Corby Town Council. As I mentioned in my last report, as part of the transition to a new Unitary Council, a brand new Corby Councillor Lee Wilkes Town Council will be created. This gives local Chairman – Corby & East Northamptonshire people (and anyone living within 3 miles of Conservative Association OFFICE OPENING TIMES UPDATE A MESSAGE FROM RAY BOYD AT YOUR LOCAL ASSOCIATION OFFICE Pixabay from Richard Richard The Corby Conservative Club has continued to be closed for the January/February lockdown. This means the office cannot open as it is part of the Club building. However normal day-to-day running Duijnstee continues and the office will re-open once the lockdown ends. Our Image by opening hours will depend on the hours the Club can open. By the way, I have had my jab and never felt a thing. Outside office hours you can reach me at: Email: [email protected]. The office email address is: [email protected]. Both email addresses are monitored 7 days a week. My home telephone: 01536 742954 (Unless already registered you may have to identify yourself on this phone before being connected). If I am unavailable please leave a message and I will get back to you. You can also contact the Chairman, Cllr Lee Wilkes. Email me if you need to get in touch with Lee. Kind regards and keep well, Ray Boyd PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR MAILCHIMP COMMUNICATIONS WHICH MAY GO TO YOUR EMAIL SPAM BOX TOM PURSGLOVE, MP’s WEEKLY ADVICE SURGERIES Your Association contact details: Corby & E Northants Conservative Following government advice Tom’s Association Office surgeries are being held on line.